Stephanie Barratt
Steph is part of the Professional Negligence team and has extensive experience of representing clients in a variety of actions in both the Court of Session and Sheriff Court. She is particularly interested in cost-effective solutions to settling claims, including Alternative Dispute Resolution.
She specialises in a wide range of professional negligence claims including claims against solicitors, surveyors, engineers and insurance brokers, as well as advising on the construction and interpretation of insurance policies. Steph also has a broad experience of dealing with regulatory complaints for a wide variety of professionals before regulatory bodies. She is also a member of the Chartered Insurance Institute, the Forum of Insurance Lawyers and the Society for Construction Law.
Living Brodies' values
Steph's breadth of knowledge is impressive and clients appreciate her care and commitment to progressing matters as efficiently and commercially as possible.
Highlights
- Played an instrumental role in settling a claim raised by a developer for less than 10% of sum sued.
- Draws upon experience gained whilst on secondment within the Professional Negligence team of a major UK insurer.
- Directly engages with Glasgow’s insurance market by sitting on the Insurance and Actuarial Society’s Young Professional Committee.
Stephanie Barratt maintains a "high standard."
Legal 500 2024
Her strength of character provides an assurance that allows us to feel confident that the correct path is always being taken.
Major Insurer Client