Jillian Martin-Brown
General Information
Lord Reid Scholarship 2009 Faculty of Advocates
Certificate in Law and Medical Ethics 2006 University of Edinburgh
Diploma in Legal Practice 2001 University of Aberdeen
LLB Honours 2000 University of Aberdeen
Practice
Jillian trained as a solicitor with Shepherd+ Wedderburn in Edinburgh and practised there for three years after qualifying, before moving to Dundas & Wilson for a further three years. She has practised in a wide variety of areas, including:
- Fatal Accident Inquiries
- Professional Discipline & Regulation
- Clinical Negligence
- Personal Injury
- Insurance Litigation
- Health & Safety
Jillian is a Tutor in Civil Court Practice for the University of Edinburgh Diploma in Legal Practice.
Selected Cases
Fatal Accident Inquiry into the Death of Isabella McGregor and Others - appearance on behalf of a nurse in relation to the deaths of three nursing home residents.
http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/opinions/mcgregor.html
Fatal Accident Inquiry into the Death of Graham Rattray - appearance on behalf of a national organistaion providing care in the community in relation to the death of an adult with severe learning difficulties.
http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/opinions/RATTRAY.html
Fatal Accident Inquiry into the Death of Daniel Crew - appearance on behalf of the Scottish Prison Service in relation the death in custody of a 21 year old serving his first prison sentence.
http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/opinions/crew.html
Professional Memberships
- Centre for Commercial Law at the University of Edinburgh
- Scottish Human Rights Law Group
- Scottish Public Law Group
- Council of WS Society
Publications
- "Room For Doubt" J.L.S.S. 2008, 53(9), 16-18
- "FAIs: A New Lease of Life" J.L.S.S. 2008, 53(4), 16-18