Solicitor at Balfour + Manson LLP
Michaela Guthrie
Solicitor - Partner
I specialise in Medical Negligence and Personal Injury work. I am instructed in a wide variety of cases in the Court of Session and the All-Scotland Personal Injury Court. I am accredited by the Association for Personal Injury Lawyers. I have obtained compensation for many clients injured or bereaved as a result of negligence. Cases recently successfully settled involved acquired brain injuries, spinal injuries, pharmaceutical negligence, surgical negligence, accidents at work and road traffic accidents.
56-66 Frederick Street, EH2 1LS
Practice Areas
Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury
- Personal Injury 20%
- Clinical Negligence 80%
12 Client Reviews
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About Michaela Guthrie
I specialise in Medical Negligence and Personal Injury work. I am instructed in a wide variety of cases in the Court of Session and the All-Scotland Personal Injury Court. I am accredited by the Association for Personal Injury Lawyers. I have obtained compensation for many clients injured or bereaved as a result of negligence. Cases recently successfully settled involved acquired brain injuries, spinal injuries, pharmaceutical negligence, surgical negligence, accidents at work and road traffic accidents.
Languages Spoken: English
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WORK EXPERIENCE
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Name
Duration
Associate
Balfour + Manson LLP
?-present
Great and Informative
The solicitors that handled my case were amazing. They answered all my questions regardless of how small they felt, which helped me feel reassured and , and were open and honest about each stage of the case.
I felt very secure knowing they were dealing with the case, and would highly recommend them.
Lawyer named in this review: Michaela Guthrie
A representative from Balfour + Manson LLP responded to this review on 31 January, 2024
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Outstanding
Michaela has been amazing throughout my case. She has kept me up to date on everything by telephone or email. Her professional knowledge is outstanding. Michaela is very friendly and sympathetic to your situation. I would highly recommend anyone to use Michaela. 5 *****
Lawyer named in this review: Michaela Guthrie
A representative from Balfour + Manson LLP responded to this review on 09 November, 2023
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Medical Negligence Claim
Bringing a medical negligence claim is quite daunting. Although I had undertaken a lot of research myself, I knew nothing of the process. I learnt early on that what was important to me unfortunately might not be addressed. Michaela ensured I was aware of this which helped to manage my expectations of how things would progress and ultimately what would happen when dealing with the Defenders. I felt at times I was asking silly questions, but Michaela always reassured me and never made me feel I was being unreasonable.
Doing the above is a long drawn-out process but in my opinion it was worth it. Although my Surgeon did not accept liability for the errors she made, the Independent Medical Reports confirmed mistakes had been made and that was enough for me.
I would not hesitate to recommend Michaela due to her knowledge, understanding and her ability to put me at ease.
Lawyer named in this review: Michaela Guthrie
A representative from Balfour + Manson LLP responded to this review on 02 November, 2023
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Dental Claim
I was assisted by Michaela Guthrie in a claim against my Dentist. Michaela was very helpful throughout and achieved a positive outcome for me allowing me to draw a line under the matter and move on. Thank you Michaela!
Lawyer named in this review: Michaela Guthrie
A representative from Balfour + Manson LLP responded to this review on 19 May, 2022
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Happily recommend
I was very happy with the way Balfour Manson (and in particular Michaela) handled my case. She kept me fully informed at all times, and helped me get a resolution I was happy with.
Lawyer named in this review: Michaela Guthrie
A representative from Balfour + Manson LLP responded to this review on 14 October, 2021
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Litigation
This must the most highly effective litigation team in Scotland. So it's absolutely no surprise to me when I saw litigation team of the year 2020 award on their website. I had the pleasure dealing with the lovely michaela guthrie who was beyond exceptional for me so understanding and professional throughout even putting up with cry baby phone calls at the start of this claim 4 years ago. Now that my case has been settled I received a substantial amount and just delighted. Thank you so much to the balfour and Manson litigation team
Lawyer named in this review: Michaela Guthrie
A representative from Balfour + Manson LLP responded to this review on 10 June, 2021
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Accident at work
Highly recomend Balfour & Manson, we dealt with Michaela Guthrie and she was fantastic, so easy to speak to which was helpful due to nature of claim
Lawyer named in this review: Michaela Guthrie
A representative from Balfour + Manson LLP responded to this review on 29 April, 2021
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Litigation against NHS Scotland
Balfour and Manson were of exemplary help in completing my case. Especially Michaela Guthrie and Christine Mcauley her assistant???
I couldn't have asked for any more understanding and help to reach an out of court settlement.
Balfour and Manson were in my opinion acting for the best outcome for their client. Thank you from the heart.
Lawyer named in this review: Michaela Guthrie
A representative from Balfour + Manson LLP responded to this review on 16 March, 2021
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Car accident claim
My solicitor was michaela Guthrie and she was very thorough and very plesent and helpful through my claim from start to finish
Lawyer named in this review: Michaela Guthrie
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Compensation Claim
I would just like to say that I had the pleasure of using this company for a compensation claim. Michaela dealt with my claim throughout she was very good and professional. Would not hesitate to use this company again and would definitely recommend.
Lawyer named in this review: Michaela Guthrie
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