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Brent Haywood
Partner, Solicitor Advocate
Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Phone
0131 656 5778
Address
Caledonian Exchange 19A Canning Street Edinburgh EH3 8HE
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About Brent
Brent brings a wealth of experience and insight into any situation. A Solicitor Advocate since 2002, he holds a Masters in Mediation and Conflict Resolution and is an accredited mediator. Consistently recognised in legal directories since the late '90s, Brent's knowledge covers both commercial and regulatory disputes, ranging from contractual and company matters, to intellectual property, pensions, procurement challenges and human rights.
Brent is passionate about navigating disputes to their best outcome, whether that is before a judge, an arbitrator, a mediator, or better still, by sorting it out through some straightforward talking.
Expertise
Highlights
- Acting for David King, Rangers FC Chairman, in the Takeover Panel's litigation to pursue enforcement of the City Code under the Companies Act
- Representing the British Boxing Board of Control in a recent Fatal Accident Inquiry
- Representing an anchor tenant’s interest in a seven figure dispute with the Landlord of one of Scotland’s largest Shopping Centers
- Successfully pursuing the Scheme Actuary in a professional negligence matter on behalf of the trustees of a Pension Scheme
- Experienced in the Crown’s Self Reporting regime in respect of anti-bribery matters
- Recovering US generated spring board profits through the Scottish courts for a global agrochemical client whose patent was infringed in the UK
- Recovering confidential information via ‘Dawn Raids’ after obtaining orders from the Scottish courts
- Taking equality discrimination cases against the Student Unions of Glasgow and Aberdeen Universities
"Brent Haywood of Lindsays is described as "direct, experienced and knowledgeable." He is active in shareholder disputes and breach of contract litigation. Sources also highlight his mediation capabilities."
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News & Insights
From the team
news 20 January 2017
Brent Haywood warns that attempts to deal with claims quickly – however well-intentioned – can lead to serious legal or reputational consequences
news 8 August 2019
A complicated case sees a remarkable court decision in favour of the telecoms operator which will have important implications for other sites
news 29 July 2019
Latest statistics show a 20% increase in personal insolvencies in 2018/19 compared to the previous year but not up to the level of previous peaks
insights
If you are contemplating renting out an existing property, or are considering purchasing a property for short-term letting, there are many issues which you should be aware of
news
Congratulations to Andrew Duff in our Rural services team in Edinburgh who has been promoted to Director
news 20 June 2019
While the new Telecoms Code has generally been more favourable for telecoms companies than landowners, recent English case law has gone some way to redress the balance
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