Elizabeth Mitchell

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Elizabeth is an experienced commercial litigator, who has run cases in all areas of contentious insurance law, from road traffic pursuer and defender claims to general personal injury, employment, professional negligence, medical negligence, contractual disputes and home right claims. In addition, the department also handles Public, Occupier's and Employer's Liability claims.

Elizabeth leads a team that has a large portfolio of insurance clients/companies dealing with various types of claims.

Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession described Elizabeth as "commercially focused and bright" and "always aware of clients' needs."

Elizabeth is also on the board of Scottish Rowing - the Governing body for rowing in Scotland.

Qualifications: BA; LLB Dip LP
Qualified: 1994
Joined the firm: 1997

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A time of major change in the UK Insurance industry – Part 1: After Vnuk, is it time to insure that golf cart?

By Elizabeth Mitchell 07 Aug 2017

The UK Insurance industry is facing a number of significant changes. In the first in a series of articles on these changes, we look at a recent decision from the EU which will have huge ramifications for insurance policies, bringing a whole range of motor vehicles within the realm of those that must be insured – and victims of more types of accident able to claim compensation.
The Shetland blog: Personal injury – securing justice and managing compensation

By Elizabeth Mitchell 30 Jun 2017

No-one ever chooses to be injured but it is important that when someone is involved in an accident or has suffered negligence, they get all the support that they need, including legal advice. The priority has to be for an injured person and their family to get access to local support and medical care and for rehabilitation to be put in place for them as soon as possible.
How Simple is Simple Procedure?

By Elizabeth Mitchell 13 Jun 2017

As of 28 November 2016 claims for payment of a sum below £5,000 (excluding personal injury) must be raised under the new Simple Procedure Rules. This has replaced Summary Cause and Small Claims in the Sheriff Court. Personal Injury claims are not yet covered by the SP Rules. Personal Injury Claims below £5,000 are expected to have a new set of Court Rules set out in the near future.