Sanjeev graduated in Law from Strathclyde University and secured his Diploma from the same University. He joined James Gildea which was based in Baillieston, Glasgow in 1997, and subsequently became a Partner in that firm. He has been a Director at Gildeas Solicitors Ltd since its inception.

He is primarily responsible for the sales team at Gildeas. Under his guidance, the sales team has grown rapidly securing a number of contracts. These range from small garages to insurance contracts. He and the Board of Directors are committed to making personal injury personal.

Stephen graduated from the University of Strathclyde in 1997 and qualified as a solicitor a year later. Trained at The Anderson Partnership, Stephen then worked for the Scottish Government for a year at the Office of the Solicitor to the Advocate General. Joining Levy & McRae, he progressed from Assistant to Associate, then Partner before coming to Gildeas Solicitors in 2008.

In addition to managing a team of litigators, Stephen represents many large loss clients who have suffered complex and life changing injuries. Specialising in motorcycle cases, his experience covers a wide range of civil litigation areas including credit hire, employer’s liability, and public liability cases. Over the years, Stephen has represented thousands of clients with litigated and non-litigated claims and regularly appears in Sheriff Courts throughout Scotland.

Known as our dedicated ‘Motorbike Lawyer’, Stephen is a keen biker and takes part in regular ride outs in aid of charity. Outside of the office, he is an avid marathon runner, due to complete his 10^th marathon in 2025.

Colin attained an Honours Degree in Law at the University of Glasgow and thereafter completed a Diploma in Legal Practice at the Glasgow Graduate School of Law.

Joining Gildeas as a Trainee Solicitor in 2005, Colin progressed to Associate in 2013, before being appointed Director in 2016. Colin handles a busy caseload of his own in addition to managing a team of litigators. Colin is involved in both Sheriff Court and Court of Session work. His cases range from those of modest value to high value and complex cases including serious injury and fatalities. Colin deals with both non-litigated and litigated work. Over the years, Colin has appeared in most Sheriff Courts throughout Scotland.

Outside of the office, Colin has a busy family life and is married with two boys, enjoying spending time with family and watching the boys play football. He is a keen snooker and pool player and was once upon a time the Scottish University Pool Champion.

Lindsay graduated from the University of Strathclyde and qualified at the Glasgow Graduate School of Law based at the University of Strathclyde in 2004.

Lindsay became a Director in 2016 after working her way through the ranks, having joined as a trainee in 2004 and fully qualifying as a solicitor two years later. Lindsay manages a team specialising in road traffic claims and litigation, and takes a keen interest in the business, working on various projects in addition to her busy caseload.

Lindsay specialises in handling complex personal injury reparation involving serious injuries such as brain injuries, amputations, and fatalities. As a result, she appreciates the importance of understanding our clients’ needs and arranging appropriate rehabilitation and care.

Lindsay has appeared in courts throughout Scotland, appearing herself in Sheriff Courts and instructing Counsel in the All-Scotland Personal Injury Court and Court of Session, and is also a notary public.

Outside of work, Lindsay is married with a sports-daft son and a dog, so spends a lot of time running about after them! She also loves travelling, hiking, and walking, and can be found in the gym at 6am every morning.

David graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2003 and received his Diploma in Legal Practice in 2004. He qualified as a solicitor in 2006 and worked at a number of large litigation firms in Edinburgh.

Joining Gildeas in 2012, David has been head of our Edinburgh office since 2016 and became a Director of the firm in 2022. David has a keen interest in shared learning, regularly running sessions for our junior members of staff and trainees. He has considerable experience in both the Court of Session and the All Scotland Personal Injury Court and is the firm’s representative at the Motor Accident Solicitors Society (MASS).

Outside of the office, David is a golf and photography enthusiast. He regularly travels across Scotland and beyond with his dog, golf clubs and/or camera in tow.

Emma graduated from the University of Stirling, before pursuing her law degree at the University of Strathclyde. She received her Diploma in Legal Practice from the University of Glasgow and qualified as a solicitor in 2013. Emma trained in Kerr Brown, a small personal injury firm, before undergoing a post-qualification role at Irwin Mitchell.

Joining Gildeas in 2015, 2025 marks her 10-year anniversary at the firm. Becoming an Associate at Gildeas in 2017, Emma has trained and worked exclusively in personal injury throughout her entire law career.

Emma is committed to learning and innovation, becoming an Accredited Specialist in Personal Injury Law by the Law Society in 2022 and is certified as Trauma-Informed. Emma’s role sees her manage a significant caseload, and she has dealt with a number of high profile and serious injury cases. Emma is our resident expert on public, occupier’s and employer’s liability claims and frequently provides advice on these cases. In her spare time, Emma is a keen world traveller and dog mum.

Fergus studied at the University of Aberdeen and qualified as a solicitor in 1999. Beginning at the former firm of Bishops from 1997 to 2004, Fergus then moved to Harper MacLeod for a decade, where he was in a team working in-house at Direct Line’s Insurance office in Glasgow. Fergus qualified as a Solicitor Advocate in 2009 which he notes as a career highlight. Fergus then joined us at Gildeas in 2015 as our in-house counsel.

As a Solicitor Advocate, Fergus is granted rights of audience in Scotland’s highest civil courts so can appear before the Court of Session and the UK Supreme Court. Fergus acts as our in-house counsel on our complex cases, working with our senior solicitors, and on some cases with an external KC as Senior Counsel. Fergus was previously accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a Specialist in personal injury law from 2007 to 2022 and aims to renew in 2025.

In addition to serving as our in-house counsel, Fergus sits as a part-time Tribunal Judge. He was appointed as a Legal Convener in the Social Security Chamber of the First Tier Tribunal for Scotland from 2024. This involves deciding on appeals on benefit applications, such as Adult Disability Payments as part of a panel.

A recent achievement for Fergus was finalising a substantial settlement in a case for a motorcyclist. His daughter had significant specialist care needs, and the man’s ability to care for her was significantly reduced due to his accident.

Outside of the office, Fergus sings in the Glasgow Gaelic Musical Association, which regularly wins prizes at the Royal National Mod.