Lynn Livesey
Lynn acts for insurers, corporates and public authorities in investigating and defending the full range of personal injury actions. She defends a variety of damages claims, including employer’s liability, public liability, fatal claims, catastrophic claims, road traffic accidents and industrial disease. She also has represented clients at Fatal Accident Inquiries, including the death of a child in looked after care and provides indemnity advice to insurers.
Lynn's specialises in acting for insurers and private healthcare clients in investigating and defending clinical negligence claims. Her practice is focussed on advising clients on strategy and dealing with claims concerning cosmetic/aesthetic treatments. She has investigated complex, allegedly medical negligent surgery, in relation to matters such as breast implants, medical treatment that curtails sports careers, and complex liability and causation claims involving loss of vision, following allegedly negligent care by optometrists, as well as complex cases concerning matters such as consent.
Living Brodies' values
Lynn consistently goes above and beyond for her clients, and provides support and guidance to junior colleagues in supervision of their work and personal development.
Highlights
- Lynn is an active council member of the local branch of the Chartered Insurance Institute, The Insurance and Actuarial Society of Glasgow and their Professional Development Group.
- Lynn is an active member of the Forum of Insurance Lawyers and the Health and Safety Lawyers Association.
- Lynn regularly provides training sessions and legal updates to clients.
Lynn Livesey brings a common sense and pragmatic approach to cases and her advice is always well-considered, generally leading to successful outcomes for her clients.’
Legal 500 UK 2022