Welcome to our latest Partner Patter! We’re going to be shining a light on the corporate partners who do so much to help us continue to provide the highest level of support and opportunities to the amputee community in Scotland. We’ll chat to someone from the company who was part of the decision to choose Finding Your Feet as their charity partner, find out a bit about what they do and why they chose us! Without further ado, we’re delighted to introduce Slater and Gordon…
Slater and Gordon Lawyers is one of the UK’s largest and well known law firms with offices in a number of locations throughout England, Scotland and Wales. Their mission is to provide people with easier access to world-class consumer legal services. The firm provides specialist legal and complementary services in a broad range of areas. With over 90 years’ experience, Slater and Gordon’s reputation is built on the range of expertise offered by their partners & staff, and on the scope of their practical experience.
With offices in Edinburgh, Slater and Gordon were instrumental in helping us set up our Edinburgh branch which is now thriving – and they continue to go above and beyond. They’ve volunteered at our Bionic Bash which is no easy feat when there’s over 400 people attending! They also volunteered at our Christmas party for the last two years making sure that our decorations were on point for Santa arriving.
Slater and Gordon presented us with the Limbless Association Community Award which was a huge honour for us. It was amazing to be held in such high regard by a charity that has been supporting amputees for 35 years.
In 2019 they organised and hosted an art exhibition in their Manchester office featuring young Trooper Taylor – who is a quadruple amputee and aspiring artist.
As if all of that isn’t enough, they have also fundraised for us on multiple occasions. In 2018, they hiked up Arthur’s Seat as many times as possible in one day to match the 90km Cor and our Kilimanjaro fundraisers covered! In 2024, the team did the 7 hills of Edinburgh challenge to raise funds and awareness with every (very steep!) step.
Meet Derek Couper
At the heart of Slater and Gordon’s medical negligence work is Derek Couper, a highly regarded lawyer with decades of experience supporting clients through some of the most challenging circumstances of their lives.
Derek represents individuals and families across the UK who have suffered serious injury or loss due to medical negligence, including cases involving amputation. He’s passionate about advocating for those affected and helping them access the care, rehabilitation and compensation they need to rebuild their lives and restore their quality of life.
His legal expertise spans a wide range of complex cases, including sepsis, cauda equina, and fatal incidents, and he’s consistently recognised by his peers. He’s been named an Associate to Watch by international legal publication Chambers and Partners, which highlights his “nice rapport” and ability to guide clients through difficult conversations with clarity and compassion. He’s also listed as a Key Lawyer in Medical Negligence in the Legal 500, another respected industry guide.
Derek and the team at Slater and Gordon have supported Finding Your Feet for many years, and continue to champion our work both professionally and personally.