“Michael McLean has earned a strong reputation as a skilled personal injury solicitor and advocate, combining specialist legal expertise with accomplished courtroom representation across Scotland’s civil courts and tribunals. As a Solicitor Advocate accredited in personal injury law, he offers clients the rare advantage of seamless representation from the outset of a claim through to advocacy at the highest level. His practical judgement, determined approach and commitment to securing fair outcomes for those affected by injury or negligence have made him a trusted adviser in complex and sensitive cases. Through his advocacy, technical ability and dedication to client care, Michael continues to make a significant contribution to personal injury law in Scotland.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial 2026

Michael McLean is a Partner and Solicitor Advocate based in Glasgow and heads the Personal Injury team at Jones Whyte. Accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in personal injury law, he represents individuals in complex compensation claims and has rights of audience in Scotland’s highest courts.

As a Solicitor Advocate, Michael is able to conduct cases from initial instruction through to advocacy in the senior courts, providing clients with continuity of representation throughout their claim.

What Michael McLean Does

Michael specialises in helping clients recover compensation in cases involving:

• Serious personal injury claims
• Clinical negligence claims
• Professional negligence claims
• Fatal accident cases
• Industrial injury claims
• Criminal injuries compensation claims
• Licensing and regulatory hearings
• Traffic Commissioner proceedings
• Appeals before specialist tribunals

His experience spans both litigation and advocacy, enabling him to advise clients through every stage of the legal process.

Why He Stands Out

Michael is one of a relatively small number of Scottish solicitors who holds Solicitor Advocate status, allowing him to appear before Scotland’s highest civil courts without the need to instruct separate counsel.

Clients benefit from his combination of strategic litigation experience, courtroom advocacy and specialist knowledge of personal injury and professional negligence law. He is known for providing practical advice while pursuing the strongest possible outcome for those whose lives have been affected by injury or negligence.

Professional Recognition

Michael is accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as a specialist in Personal Injury Law and is also a member of the Law Society’s Pursuers’ Panel, recognising his expertise in professional negligence claims.

He has played a significant role in the continued growth and success of Jones Whyte’s Personal Injury team and was part of the leadership team that helped the firm secure both the Scottish Legal Awards and the Law Awards of Scotland Firm of the Year titles in 2021.

Advocacy Experience

Alongside personal injury litigation, Michael has represented clients in a wide variety of courts and tribunals, including Fatal Accident Inquiries, Local Authority Licensing Committee hearings, Taxi and Driver Licence Appeals, Traffic Commissioner hearings, Industrial Injuries Appeal Tribunal proceedings and Criminal Injuries Compensation Appeal Tribunal cases.

His broader advocacy experience also includes the defence of criminal cases in both the Sheriff Courts and Justice of the Peace Courts, giving him considerable courtroom experience across multiple areas of practice.