Senior Associate

Victoria Anderson

Victoria joined the firm in 2019 from a national insurance firm. She qualified as a solicitor in 2010 and has spent in excess of 10 years specialising in Health & Safety law.

Victoria’s represents both corporate and individual clients facing investigation and/or prosecution for health and safety and other regulatory matters. Most of her instructions arise from incidents in the workplace, including serious road traffic prosecutions involving charges of causing death by dangerous or careless driving.

Her experience spans a wide range of business sectors including offshore energy, rural, transport, construction and the food and drink industry. She has advised clients on environmental issues and investigations by SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency). She regularly appears in the Sheriff Courts across Scotland and represents clients at Fatal Accident Inquiries.

Victoria successfully defended a large plant hire company which was prosecuted following the death of an employee in the workplace. The case went to trial and the client was acquitted following a 3 week trial.

In addition, Victoria is regularly instructed to provide health & safety advice to clients in relation to enforcement action taken by the regulators and/or other non-contentious health & safety issues.

She is ranked in both Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners for her Health and Safety practice.

Living Brodies' values

Victoria’s knowledge is impressive and she collaborates with clients to provide clear and pragmatic advice.

Highlights

Member of the working group for Brodies' Health & Safety app.
Is a keen fundraiser who regularly takes part in activities for our charity partners.

Rankings

Ranked as a 'Rising Star' for her work in Health & Safety by Legal 500, 2024.
Ranked as 'Star Associate' in Health & Safety, and an 'Associate to Watch' in Shipping by Chambers & Partners 2024.

Victoria Anderson is a formidable health and safety lawyer. She is bright, knowledgeable and always committed to getting the best results for her clients, leaving no stones unturned.

Legal 500 UK 2024

I have to give special praise to Victoria Anderson for her outstanding assistance and knowledge.

Legal 500 UK 2024

Victoria has a lot of expertise and is good at dealing with matters in a practical, hands-on way.

Chambers UK 2024

Victoria Anderson is simply brilliant. Incredibly bright and hard working. She leaves no stone unturned on behalf of her clients and is a fantastic tactical thinker. She really is a super star.

Legal 500 UK 2023