News
11 January, 2024
Aidan O’Neill KC appointed Honorary Professor within University of St Andrews
Ampersand’s Aidan O’Neill KC has been appointed as Honorary Professor within the University of St Andrews and the School of History’s Institute of Legal and Constitutional Research. The period of appointment will be for 3 years, until 31 August 2026.
16 December, 2023
Paul Reid K.C. appointed to Editorial Board of Public Law
Ampersand’s Paul Reid, K.C. has been appointed to the Editorial Board of Public Law and will join them from 1 January 2025. Since its creation in 1956 Public Law has been, and continues to be, the leading forum for information and debate in the constantly evolving area of law and government. Public Law – Journal | […]
8 December, 2023
Faculty Christmas Collection opens for donations
The Faculty of Advocates will again be coming out in support of vulnerable families in Fife during the festive season this year. Members, staff, colleagues across the whole of the legal profession and their friends and families are being asked to donate presents, treats or cash which will go to the family support charity, Home-Start Glenrothes. […]
24 November, 2023
Ampersand Advocates Triumphs at the Inaugural Legal 500 Scotland Awards
Ampersand is delighted to announce winning the prestigious “Stable of the Year” award at the inaugural Legal 500 Scotland Awards 2023, that took place on 23 November 2023 in Edinburgh. Additionally, Laura-Anne van der Westhuizen KC has been crowned “Silk of the Year”. These inaugural awards aim to celebrate legal excellence across Scotland by recognising […]
19 October, 2023
Ampersand Advocates continues Top Rankings success in 2024 Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide
Ampersand Advocates has once again received top tier rankings across a number of areas of practice in the latest published guide to the legal profession, Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2024. Ampersand and its members received 75 listings across 17 areas of practice, ranking as top tier (band 1) in Clinical Negligence and Planning & Environmental […]
4 October, 2023
Ampersand Advocates ranked as top tier set by Legal 500 in 2024 guide
Ampersand is delighted to once again be recommended as a top-tier set by The Legal 500 UK Bar Directory in their latest listings for the 2024 guide. Listed as tier 1 in Administrative & Public Law, Personal Injury & Medical Negligence and Property, Planning & Construction, and tier 2 in Commercial Disputes, Ampersand has collected […]