Our practice is one of the leading firms in Scotland for medical negligence work. We are the only law firm in Scotland outside of Edinburgh to have a Law Society of Scotland Accredited Clinical / Medical Negligence Specialist for claimants. We primarily act for claimants. For more than 25 years, Peacock Johnston has dealt with cases throughout Scotland. Our expertise is recognised by lawyers, medical experts, health professionals and claimants' groups.
We handle all medical negligence cases in a sensitive, professional and thorough manner. We make it our business to listen carefully and to investigate what you, the client, may have been through so we can ultimately achieve the outcome that you want to achieve. We recognise that people who have been the victims of medical accidents have needs that do not just revolve around compensation. We recognise that you may need advice about a wide range of outcomes.
Whether you want to achieve a detailed, independent and robust investigation of what went wrong; an explanation; an assurance that steps will be taken so that what happened to you does not happen to anyone else; payment of compensation to reflect what you or your family have suffered; the losses and injury suffered; or simply an apology, we will always find out what you want to achieve and to work towards those aims.
Our specialist service covers cases involving:
In short, if your case involves any aspect of medical care, then we have the expertise and experience to try to help you.
Andrew Pollock is the main contact at well-respected firm Peacock Johnston, which represented a terminally ill mother whose scan for a kidney tumour was overlooked due to negligence. Legal 500 2009
Andrew Pollock of Peacock Johnston is highlighted for his “practical and realistic attitude” to claims. A “bright and articulate” lawyer, he is building a formidable reputation for handling complex clinical negligence work, and has consequently established a significant client base. Chambers UK Legal Directory 2008
Peacock Johnston is described as "the best for medical negligence cases in Glasgow", with Andrew Pollock singled out. His team deals with GP and hospital treatment, nursing negligence, and laboratory error cases. Legal 500 2008
Again, we provide a Law Society of Scotland Personal Injury Claimant Accredited Specialist service. This covers a wide range of compensation and accident claims including:-
Again, we aim to provide a personalised but cost effective service. We also try to make sure that you are properly looked after following the settlement of your claim by establishing a Personal Injury Trust, so that any state benefits you may receive in the future are not jeopardised because you were awarded compensation.
Our firm is a small, (but perfectly formed!) business and we never allow ourselves to forget that you are in business to make a profit for yourself, not your lawyer.
You are also not in business for your debtors to use you as a way of getting an interest free loan. Your bank won’t give you an interest free overdraft and we don’t see why your customers or clients should expect to get free financing from you by not paying you on time. We recognise that your business, like any other business, needs to ensure a steady cash flow and we work with our clients, not only to recover outstanding debts, but to work with you on an ongoing basis so that you improve your debt recovery procedures and prevent debts arising in the first place.
If you have outstanding debts owed to you, we can offer a service which we believe is highly effective in recovering your monies. Frequently, we will be successful in recovering more for you than the amount that you were originally owed by your customer. We achieve these excellent results by adopting a different approach from other debt recovery firms and agencies. We combine courtesy with firmness and persistence, and by making sure that the debtor pays costs, interest and statutory compensation, to minimise any costs to you. Try us: you’ll find that we’re completely different in our approach to debt recovery. We recognise that if your business does well, our business does well.
We provide a wide range of litigation services for commercial clients and businesses. We deal in complex commercial litigation and regularly conduct Commercial Court business. This covers contract disputes, insurance disputes and damages' claims. Again, as with the debt recovery service that we provide, we never allow ourselves to forget that you are in business to make a profit for yourself, not your lawyer. If you need someone to fight your corner, then we’ll do that, firmly and tenaciously. But we’ll never lose sight of the fact that most clients are looking for a commercial solution that works.
We handle a wide range of commercial property transactions. Our experience ranges from quarry acquisitions by purchase or lease; design and build projects; retail and commercial site assembly, through to major residential development assembly and sales.
Whether we are acting for a business with a £100m turnover or a £100,000 turnover we recognise that clients wish straightforward and practical advice geared to the needs and development of the business. We pride ourselves on the long term relationships built up with our clients, and we take satisfaction in watching the business of our clients expand and prosper.
We have had many years of experience in the property market throughout Scotland. We act in purchases and sales of residential property, and offer a full range of additional services including advice with Wills. Again, we pride ourselves on providing a practical, friendly and efficient service.
We are also a founding member of the GSPC (Glasgow Solicitors Property Centre) and are happy to offer a friendly and professional estate agency service.
Where difficulties arise within the family you can often benefit from some objective, independent advice. Sensitive and emotional issues must be considered within legal frameworks. We are able to assist you through what are often very difficult times to try to achieve the outcome that best suits you (and your family).
Whether involving family relationships, child issues, cohabitation issues, civil partnerships, separation or divorce, we will listen to what you want and provide the appropriate advice in making efforts to achieve the outcome you desire.
Employment law develops and changes at an alarming pace. Employers and employees frequently require up to date advice on issues arising. We can advise on employee or employer rights including Employment Tribunal representation if required.
Specifically for employers we can assist with contract drafting, staff issues and internal dispute resolution.
Our solicitors are experienced, over many years, in presenting Tribunal cases and can offer a speedy, efficient and cost effective range of solutions.
We act for clients throughout the licensed trade as well as acting for clients in the buying, selling, or leasing of licensed premises. We can also provide specialist licensing advice and representation at all Licensing Board Hearings.
We are one of the leading firms in Glasgow, not in terms of the volume of the cases we handle (there are many criminal firms who do more), but in terms of the quality of the work we do.
We deal with criminal cases ranging from breach of the peace prosecutions in the District Court (which are still capable of far reaching consequences), Road Traffic offences (which on conviction may result in loss of employment) through to the most complex and serious High Court prosecutions such as murder or proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime legislation.
We also undertake the defence of highly technical prosecutions brought by the Crown against businesses (ranging from sole traders to some of Scotland’s largest companies), including environmental and workplace prosecutions. Unlike many large “blue chip” law firms who might occasionally be asked to represent their large commercial clients in a prosecution, we have daily experience of practising in the criminal courts, and at an affordable cost.
Regardless of what the offence is or where the case is to be prosecuted (one thing will be guaranteed), the defence will be thorough, tenacious, and dare we say it, smart.
