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15 October, 2026
Ampersand Advocates shines in outstanding Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2027 Rankings
Ampersand Advocates has been ranked in twelve practice areas in the Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2027 guide, with six in Band 1, and 41 of our members hold 94 individual rankings between them across 20 practice areas. All twelve of the set rankings we held in last year’s guide are retained, and one has […]
13 October, 2026
Craig Murray – Petitioner and Reclaimer for Judicial Review of the Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2025 [2026] CSIH 45
The First Division today issued its Opinion in the petition by Craig Murray for judicial review of the Terrorism Act 2000 (Proscribed Organisations) (Amendment) Order 2025. The case relates to a proscription decision taken by the UK Government. Today’s decision of the Inner House relates to the process for challenging that decision, and in particular the […]
12 October, 2026
Dales Marine v United States of America
Lord Lake has issued his decision in Dales Marine v United States of America, Oceaneering International and others [2026] CSOH 94. The case concerns the R V Petrel, a ship owned by the United States Government and operated by Oceaneering International. In March 2023, whilst in dry dock, the Petrel toppled on its side, causing […]
1 October, 2026
Legal 500 2027: Ampersand Advocates Recognised Across the Scottish Bar
Ampersand Advocates is delighted to have secured another outstanding set of results in the Legal 500 2027 Scottish Bar rankings, with the Stable achieving Tier 1 rankings in Administrative & Public Law, Crime, Regulatory & Inquiries, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence, and Property, Planning & Construction, together with a Tier 2 ranking in Commercial Disputes. […]
21 September, 2026
Supreme Court refuses appeal in Rogano restaurant dispute – Forthwell Limited v Pontegadea UK Limited [2026] UKSC 33
The Supreme Court has issued its decision in Forthwell Limited v Pontegadea UK Limited – [2026] UKSC 33. The case concerned liability for repairs and lost profits at the Rogano restaurant in Glasgow. Forthwell was the only Scottish appeal heard by the Supreme Court during its visit to Glasgow in May this year. Although the […]
10 September, 2026
David Downie v Fife Health Board
Ampersand’s James McConnell K.C. acted for the defenders in the latest round of this long-running litigation. The case came before the Sheriff Appeal Court for determination of what remained of the appeal (part of it having been refused as incompetent). The residue of the appeal was refused. The Sheriff Appeal Court concluded that the pursuer’s […]