Beverley Atkinson

Ms Atkinson joins the firm from DAC Beachcroft where she worked as a legal director and solicitor advocate defending complex, high value, professional indemnity claims made against a wide range of professionals.

She is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in professional negligence law, and is a solicitor advocate with extended rights of audience in the Scottish civil courts.

She is dual-qualified in Scotland and England & Wales, and has over 20 years’ experience in dispute resolution and defending claims against a wide range of professionals in the legal, construction, insurance and financial services sectors.

Vikki Melville, managing partner in Scotland for Clyde & Co, said: “I’m delighted that Beverley is joining our Professional Indemnity team here in Edinburgh. She brings with her exceptional experience and technical knowledge which, combined with the wider expansion of the team, will significantly enhance our capabilities and ability to support clients.”

Ms Atkinson added: “Clyde & Co’s reputation for handling professional indemnity matters is unrivalled. I look forward to working with a growing team to support clients in Scotland and beyond, and contributing to the future success of the firm.”