“Kirstin Harkness is recognised for her thoughtful and determined approach to personal injury law, helping clients navigate the aftermath of road traffic accidents with clarity, confidence and reassurance. Combining strong litigation experience with dual qualification in Scots and English law, she provides practical advice and effective representation tailored to each client’s individual circumstances. Her ability to manage sensitive matters with empathy, professionalism and meticulous attention to detail has earned the trust of those seeking fair compensation during difficult periods of their lives. Through her commitment to client care and legal excellence, Kirstin continues to make a valuable contribution to personal injury practice in Scotland.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial 2026

Kirstin Harkness is a Senior Solicitor in the Personal Injury team at Jones Whyte, specialising in road traffic accident claims. She represents individuals who have suffered injury or financial loss following accidents, helping them pursue compensation while making the legal process as clear and straightforward as possible.

Dual qualified in both Scots and English law, Kirstin combines strong litigation experience with a client-focused approach, ensuring every case is handled with professionalism, care and determination.

What Kirstin Harkness Does

Kirstin advises clients on a broad range of personal injury matters, including:

• Road traffic accident claims
• Driver injury claims
• Passenger injury claims
• Personal injury litigation
• Cross-border personal injury matters involving Scots and English law
• Compensation claims for injury and financial loss

She works closely with clients from the outset of their claim, providing practical advice and robust representation to help them achieve the maximum compensation available.

Why She Stands Out

Kirstin is recognised for combining legal expertise with an approachable and supportive manner. She understands that clients are often dealing with significant physical, financial and emotional challenges following an accident, and she focuses on providing clear guidance at every stage of the claims process.

Her previous experience representing survivors of historic abuse and managing trusts has further strengthened her ability to handle sensitive matters with empathy, discretion and attention to detail.

Courtroom Experience

Kirstin appears regularly in both the Sheriff Court and Scotland’s Personal Injury Court, where she represents clients in a wide variety of personal injury disputes.

Her litigation experience, together with her dual qualification in Scots and English law, enables her to confidently manage complex cases while consistently striving to achieve the best possible outcome for her clients.

Part of an Award-Winning Team

Kirstin is an important member of the Jones Whyte Personal Injury team, contributing to the firm’s continued growth and reputation for excellence.

She is part of the wider team behind Jones Whyte’s recognition as Firm of the Year at both the Scottish Legal Awards and the Law Awards of Scotland in 2021, reflecting the firm’s commitment to exceptional client service and outstanding legal representation.