Louise Milligan

Year of Call: 1993

0131 226 5071
louise.milligan@ampersandadvocates.com

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Extensive advocacy experience specialising in personal injury litigation

Louise Milligan has extensive advocacy experience specialising in personal injury litigation. She acts for pursuers and defenders in many cases involving personal injury and medical negligence. Prior to the Bar, Louise qualified as a solicitor in both Scotland and New South Wales in Australia. She also holds a Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Edinburgh University. In addition, Louise has over 20 years advocacy experience including Inner and Outer House and Sheriff Court appearances in motions, proofs, jury trials, procedure rolls and reclaiming motions.

Personal Injury Law

McLaughlin v Morrison & Anr. [2013] CSOH 168
Junior counsel for pursuer in summary decree and interim danages motions where summary
decree granted and £500,000 awarded for interim damages in complex RTA where
defence of ex turpi causa argued

McLachlan v Early Learning Centre Ltd. [2011[ CSOH 25
Counsel for pursuer injured at work falling from height from unsuitable ladder. Decree granted.

Toner v George Morrison Builders [2010] CSOH 125
Counsel for pursuer injured at work falling from roof. Decree granted.

Gordon v Lynch [2009] CSOH 116
Junior counsel for pursuer in complex proof on quantum involving catastrophic injury and assessment of care costs. Decree of £3.3 million granted.

Downie v Fife Council [2008] CSOH 47
Counsel for pursuer in proof on quantum. Decree granted.

Sharpe v Highland and Islands Fire Board [2007] CSIH 34
Counsel for defenders in claim by fireman arising out of football match at work. Defenders assoilzied. Reclaiming motion by pursuer unsuccessful.

Fleming v Keiller [2006] CSOH 163
Counsel for defender in personal injury case raised one day after expiry of triennium. Section 19A application refused. Case dismissed.

Rankin & Others v Cairns [2005] CSOH 170
Counsel for pursuers in fatal RTA where liability disputed. Decree granted.
Miller v Lothian Primary Healthcare Trust (unreported – 1 July 2004)
Counsel for defenders in proof on quantum where judge held that accident did not cause pursuer’s subsequent disc prolapse.

Heasman v J M Taylor & Partners 2002 SC 326
Junior counsel for defenders in relaiming motion where court determined that case could be determined by jury.

Commercial Law

Shetland Times v Wills & Anr 1997 SC 316
Counsel for the pursuer where interim interdict granted in case involving a website where a prima facie case was established for breach of coyright.

Practice Areas
Clerks

Festive season 2025/26 opening hours

The Stable will be closed on the following days over the festive period:

  • Tuesday, 23rd December from 5pm to 9am on Monday, 29th December 2025;
  • Tuesday, 30st December from 5pm to 9am on Monday, 5th January 2026.

Our remote clerking cover over the festive period is:

  • 23rd December – Alan Moffat, Jennifer Dunn, Kathryn Ferguson, Bonnie McCracken and Kayley Mason;
  • 29th and 30th December – Alan Moffat and Kathryn Ferguson.

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Contact our clerks

Normal business hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.

ampersandclerks@advocates.org.uk
+44 (0)131 260 5674 (9am to 5pm)

Alan Moffat

Advocates' Clerk

Working Remotely

Jennifer Dunn

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

(working days Mondays to Thursdays)

Working Remotely

Sheena Hume

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

Away

Shawn McArthur

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

(currently on maternity leave)

Away

Kathryn Ferguson

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

Working Remotely

Bonnie McCracken

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

Working Remotely

Kayley Mason

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

Working Remotely
Qualifications/Education

LLB Hons Dip. LP


MBA


Traineeship – Morton Fraser

Memberships/Appointments

Member of the Faculty of Advocates Personal Injury Law Group


Chairman of the Faculty of Advocates 1985 Charitable Trust


Trustee of the Carnegie Trust for the Universities of Scotland


Investigation Committee Member for the Faculty Disciplinary Rules