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.
The Legal 500 lists Elizabeth as a 'Leading Lawyer' in Personal Injury and a 'Recommended Lawyer' in Personal Injury Defender & Pursuer and Medical Negligence.
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
Elizabeth Mitchell leads the team and manages the relationship with some of the firm’s largest insurer clients THE LEGAL 500 2021
"Elizabeth Mitchell is regularly sought out by insurers to manage policyholders’ expectations when pursuing claims through their legal expense policy' says a source". Legal 500 2020
Practice head Elizabeth Mitchell regularly appears before the Court of Session and is adept in handling claims relating to workplace and motor accidents, often involving seven-figure sums. Legal 500 2021