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Experience: PQE 4 Assistant Solicitor at BLM Scotland, formerly HBM Sayers. I work in the civil litigation department dealing with a range of civil actions within the insurance sector. I predominantly defend, with experience in both the Sheriff Courts and the Court of Session. I also have pursuing experience. I spent my two year Traineeship with HBM Sayers within the litigation department. I was with HBM Sayers for over 10 years working my way up the ranks, prior to the merge with Berrymans Lace & Mawer. The merge created BLM Scotland. Goals: For the future, I hope to obtain a greater range of experience in the legal sector. I have an interest in criminal law due to my first honours degree (I have an BSc Hons in Biomedical Science and my dissertation revolved around the uses of DNA within the forensic/legal world). I hope to gain more experience in both civil and criminal fields. I hope to sit my Solicitor Advocacy exams and also become dual-qualified in Ireland. Specialties: Personal injuries, RTA's, employment liability, public liability, medical negligence, acting for individuals in the defence of road traffic cases, fatal accident inquiries, private client, executries, domestic conveyancing, debt recovery, civil litigation, wills, powers of attorney, guardianship applications, contractual disputes (individual and commercial), property disputes.

Assistant Solicitor @ •Litigation Work – Six years’ experience. Predominately defender work, however Kelly also undertakes Pursuing work. The area of work ranges across the broad spectrum of insurance law from RTA’s to Personal Injuries and from Breach’s of Contract to Home Insurance liability. Kelly covers Employment Liability and POublic Liability work. Kelly regularly attends at court and has run a number of successful Proofs. •Recovery Work – Six years’ experience. This work is predominately negotiation based, although Kelly has had to raise proceedings on a number of files. •Kelly was part of the team working on the Rosepark Fatal Accident Inquiry. The fire at Rosepark Care Home left 14 deceased and a number injured. The purpose of the FAI is to investigate what went wrong, so that a tragedy of this nature never happens again. The Inquiry began on 16 November 2009 and was the longest running FAI to date. Kelly attended at the Inquiry at least twice a week and sat with our counsel Paul McBride QC. There were a number of advocates representing the various parties and the experience was invaluable. •Kelly handles cases in both the Court of Session and Sheriff Court, with an emphasis on liability disputes and motor-related claims. She is involved in work relating to an action for recovery for £7 million. •Kelly also has experience in property damage and credit hire cases. •Kelly obtains precognitions from the insured, witnesses & police officers. She also completes site visits and liability investigations. •Kelly has a niche experience in Low Speed Impacts cases and run a number of successful proofs. From May 2014 to Present (1 year 8 months) Glasgow, United KingdomCommittee Member @ Royal Faculty of Procurators The Trainee and Newly Qualified Society, or TANQ, was set up with the threefold aim of: • raising the profile of the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow among new entrants to the legal profession; • providing a forum for education seminars particularly suited to the needs of trainee solicitors; and • providing an opportunity for trainees to meet with their peers to share experiences in a social setting. Attending TANQ events is not only a great way to meet new people, network and hear about what's happening in law firms in and around Glasgow, but it is also a good opportunity to increase your knowledge and understanding of different areas of law. If you are starting your legal career, TANQ is an invaluable way to learn from other people's experiences and to make contacts that may help you in the future - and it's free! The TANQ Committee aims to put on 5 or 6 education seminars per year as well as several social events. The seminars generally qualify for one hour of TCPD time (for trainees) or CPD time (for newly qualified solicitors). The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow is certified by the Law Society as an external provider of TCPD. Events are free to attend for all trainees and newly qualified solicitors (up to 2 years qualified) regardless of whether their firms are members of the Royal Faculty, law students and those completing their Diploma in Legal Practice are also most welcome to attend events. Trainee and New Qualified Solicitors (TANQ) also provides a range of training, library and representative services to the legal profession. TANQ are the current holders of Training Provider of the Year and Faculty of the Year. From December 2012 to Present (3 years 1 month) Solicitor @ •Litigation Work – four years’ experience. Predominately defender work, however Kelly also undertakes Pursuing work. The area of work ranges across the broad spectrum of insurance law from RTA’s to Personal Injuries and from Breach’s of Contract to Home Insurance liability. Kelly regularly attends at court and has run a number of successful Proofs. •Recovery Work – four years’ experience. This work is predominately negotiation based, although Kelly has had to raise proceedings on a number of files. •Kelly was part of the team working on the Rosepark Fatal Accident Inquiry. The fire at Rosepark Care Home left 14 deceased and a number injured. The purpose of the FAI is to investigate what went wrong, so that a tragedy of this nature never happens again. The Inquiry began on 16 November 2009 and was the longest running FAI to date. Kelly attended at the Inquiry at least twice a week and sat with our counsel Paul McBride QC. There were a number of advocates representing the various parties and the experience was invaluable. •Kelly handles cases in both the Court of Session and Sheriff Court, with an emphasis on liability disputes and motor-related claims. She is involved in work relating to an action for recovery for £7 million. •Kelly also has experience in property damage and credit hire cases. •Kelly obtains precognitions from the insured, witnesses & police officers. She also completes site visits and liability investigations. •As a recent graduate Kelly is often utilised for her research skills. She frequently quantifies claims by obtaining relevant case law from across the globe. From May 2009 to May 2014 (5 years 1 month) Estate Agency Co-ordinator @ From February 2006 to April 2009 (3 years 3 months) Negotiator @ From January 2003 to February 2006 (3 years 2 months)

Forensic Psychology, Diploma @ The Open University From 2014 to 2014 Diploma, Law @ The University of Stirling From 2008 to 2009 Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law @ University of Strathclyde From 2004 to 2008 Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons), Biomedical Sciences, General, Honours @ Napier University From 1997 to 2001 High School Diploma, Japanese Language and Literature, Second Year @ Misuzugaoka Municipal High School From 1996 to 1997 Highers, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration @ Portree High School, Isle of Skye From 1995 to 1997 GCSEs @ The Park School, Somerset From 1990 to 1995 Kelly Marie Brotherhood is skilled in: Personal Injury, Civil Litigation, Litigation, Powers of Attorney, Courts, Wills, Criminal Law, Conveyancing, Debt Settlement, Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Commercial Litigation, Legal Advice, Claim, Property Law, Insurance Law