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Scott Lumsden
Partner
Scott is a specialist litigation lawyer for commercial clients. He has over 30 years experience in providing dispute resolution advice and conducting litigation and mediations in corporate and commercial matters for a broad range of clients.
Scott advises clients in relation to claims involving contracts, companies, partnerships, competition and consumer law, defamation, financial services, property and construction.
Scott regularly assists key players in the construction, media, manufacturing and wine sectors. His knowledge of the operational issues that these clients face allows him to also offer practical advice on risk and compliance issues.
He also acts for a number of councils and Local Government authorities in both litigious and advisory matters.
Scott has been repeatedly recognised in the preeminent Best Lawyers Australia list for his expertise in Litigation, Defamation and Media Law. Additionally he has been listed in Doyles Guide of Leading Litigation and Dispute Resolution Lawyers (SA).
Memberships / associations
- The Law Society of South Australia
- Telephone (08) 8235 3038
- Email scott.lumsden@wallmans.com.au
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Areas of Practice
- Corporate Services
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
- Competition & Consumer
- Insurance
- Mercantile
- Insolvency
- Wine, Viticulture & Brewing
- Local Government
- Litigation & Dispute Resolution
Honours & Awards
- Scott Lumsden | 2024/25 Best Lawyers Australia Listing – Litigation
- Scott Lumsden | 2024/25 Best Lawyers Australia Listing – Defamation and Media Law
- Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firms – South Australia - 2023 Doyles Guide
- Scott Lumsden | Doyles Guide - Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer (2023) SA
- Scott Lumsden | 2023/24 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Litigation
- Scott Lumsden | 2023/24 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Defamation & Media Law
- Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firms – South Australia - 2022 Doyles Guide
- Scott Lumsden | Doyles Guide - Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer (2022) SA
- Scott Lumsden | 2022/23 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Litigation
- Scott Lumsden | 2022/23 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Defamation & Media Law
- Scott Lumsden | Doyles Guide - Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer (2021) SA
- Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firms – South Australia - 2021 Doyles Guide
- Scott Lumsden | 2021/22 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Defamation & Media Law
- Scott Lumsden | 2021/22 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Litigation
- Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Law Firms - South Australia - 2020 Doyles Guide
- Scott Lumsden | Doyles Guide - Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer SA (2020)
- Scott Lumsden | 2020/21 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Defamation & Media Law
- Scott Lumsden | 2020/21 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Litigation
- Scott Lumsden | 2019/20 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Defamation & Media Law
- Scott Lumsden | 2019/20 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Litigation
- Scott Lumsden | Doyles Guide - Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer (2018)
- Scott Lumsden | 2018/19 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Litigation
- Scott Lumsden | 2018/19 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Defamation & Media Law
- Scott Lumsden | Doyles Guide - Leading Commercial Litigation & Dispute Resolution Lawyer (2017)
- Scott Lumsden | 2017 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Litigation
- Scott Lumsden | 2017 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Defamation & Media
- Scott Lumsden | 2016 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Defamation, Media & Litigation
- Scott Lumsden | Doyles Guide - Leading Litigation Lawyer 2015 and 2016 (SA)
- Scott Lumsden | 2015 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Litigation
- Scott Lumsden | 2014 Best Lawyers Australia Listing - Litigation
Publications
- LG Insights- Key legal issues for Councils and Local Government
- Risk management & dispute solutions - Insights for accountants & advisors - Edition 4
- Risk management & dispute solutions - Insights for accountants & advisors - Edition 3
- Risk management & dispute solutions - Insights for accountants & advisors - Edition 2
- Risk management & dispute solutions - Insights for accountants & advisors - Edition 1
- LG Matters | January 2014
- LG Matters | March 2013