Dispute Resolution and Litigation
Phone
0131 656 5713
Address
Caledonian Exchange 19A Canning Street Edinburgh EH3 8HE
Douglas is a Partner in our Dispute Resolution and Litigation department. With over 30 years’ experience, including 17 years a partner in Lindsays, his strength lies in his ability to span multiple disciplines. As department Head for over 10 years, he was actively involved in the strategic development of particular practice areas within the Department to meet the need of Lindsays expanding client base.
Douglas is consulted by clients and colleagues alike for his wise counsel and clear commercial advice. He is well respected in his field and has strong relationships with legal professionals in other jurisdictions and solicitors in other cities in Scotland and further afield. He is often contacted to act as Edinburgh Agent in high value Court of Session actions. He has an interest in the firm’s niche practice for the sale of hereditary titles, and the Lyon Court.
His own practice experience covers predominantly Commercial Litigation, and associated disputes involving Contract, Intellectual Property, Professional Negligence, Partnership, Delict (Tort), Judicial Review, Commercial Agency, and Property/Boundary issues. For many years he also practised extensively in Personal Injury, and Lindsays now boast one of the most developed and specialised teams in Scotland in this field.
Douglas retains a personal touch and an ability to deal with the firm's Private Client base, including experience of disputes associated with contentious wills and trust issues.
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