Linzi called to the bar in 2024 as a recipient of the Scottish Council for Law Reporting and the Lord Hope Scholarships.
She completed her LLB and Diploma in Professional Legal Practice at The University of Glasgow.
Prior to qualifying as a solicitor, Linzi obtained a BSc (Hons) in Biology from the University of St Andrews, and an MSc in Pharmaceutical Science from the University of Copenhagen. While studying for her master’s degree, she worked in the pharmaceutical industry in Copenhagen, researching drug delivery for the treatment of neurological diseases.
Linzi’s scientific background therefore makes her ideally placed to deal with highly technical evidence, such as medical experts and reports.
As a solicitor Linzi had a diverse practice. She worked both in high street firms and at an international law firm. She regularly appeared in Sheriff Courts all over Scotland, before a variety of tribunals, and instructed Counsel in the Court of Session and High Court.
Since calling to the Bar, Linzi has gained significant advocacy experience across a range of areas, including family, commercial litigation, insolvency, public law, employment, reparation, property and regulatory law.
She has a particular interest in cohabitation cases and is regularly instructed in cohabitation claims involving complex issues.
In child related matters, she has experience in children’s referrals, permanence, adoption and surrogacy.
Due to her breadth of experience, Linzi can be instructed in a wide range of cases and she is highly skilled in both written and court advocacy.
Linzi’s academic achievements and legal experience provide a unique blend of skills. These skills include that she has been praised consistently for her ability to break down complex issues into straightforward solutions for clients, agents and the court.
Linzi was a tutor in Advanced Civil Litigation at The University of Strathclyde and is a committee member of the Faculty of Advocates’ Free Legal Services Unit.
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