Dr Pamela Abernethy

Consultant

Qualified 1988. Partner from 1993.

A graduate of medicine, Pamela practised as a doctor for 12 years, both in a hospital and in general practice, before commencing her legal career, and she continues to maintain her registration with the General Medical Council. She acts extensively in personal injury claims, where her dual qualification is of particular assistance to insurance clients. Pamela has a specific interest in disease claims and has represented insurance clients in a number of high profile cases including the successful defence of two occupational stress cases.

Pamela has a significant professional negligence practice and advises accountants, surveyors, brokers and financial advisers. She is presently advising the Royal Incorporation of Architects of Scotland on the single survey.

Pamela appears regularly in the Court of Session and Sheriff Court as well as advising generally on all aspects of work relating to medical negligence.

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