Duncan Batchelor

Duncan qualified in 2003 and became a partner in 2011.  He is a member of the Law Society of Scotland Accreditation Panel for personal injury specialists and has acted for clients from the sheriff court to the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Duncan has acted in some of the most important personal injury litigation in Scotland in recent years. 

He has been recognised for his expertise in both Chambers & Legal 500 legal directorites in the areas of clinical negligence, professional discipline and product liability.  He has been described as "very experienced" and "highly regarded” with sources saying “He has a great rapport with clients and is both sensible and realistic.”

Since 2011, Duncan has held extended rights of audience in the civil courts.  He leads our annual advocacy course.  In addition to court work Duncan also appears before various professional regulators including the MPTS, GDC and NMC.  He is a member of the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers and the Forum of Insurance Lawyers.  Duncan sits on the Legal Director Selection Committee.  He is also training manager for the Scottish practice, a member of the trainee committee and is our Scottish lead for pro bono work.