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8 September, 2023
Ampersand Advocates Shortlisted for Multiple Honours at The Legal 500 Scotland Awards 2023
Ampersand Advocates has received an impressive five shortlist nominations across four categories for The Legal 500’s inaugural Scotland Awards 2023. The awards, taking place on 23rd November in Edinburgh, will recognise top legal talent in Scotland across 27 categories. Ampersand Advocates features in Silk of the Year, Junior of the Year, Clerk of the Year, […]
24 August, 2023
Graham Maciver appointed Junior Counsel to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry
Ampersand’s Graham Maciver has been appointed Junior Counsel to the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry. Lord Brodie, Chair of the Scottish Hospitals Inquiry, confirmed the appointments of three counsel to complete the work leading to hearings in 2024 in relation to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital as set out in March 2023. He said: “I am pleased […]
12 July, 2023
Supreme Court interprets Montgomery and upholds decree of absolvitor for Forth Valley Health Board
Ampersand’s Una Doherty KC acted for the respondent in the appeal to the Supreme Court in the action McCulloch and others (Appellants) v Forth Valley Health Board (Respondent) [2023] UKSC 26. On 12 July 2023, the Supreme Court handed down its judgment in this action which was described during the oral hearing as being the […]
12 June, 2023
Ampersand Advocates Ian Forrester KC appointed Ordinary Member of the Competition Appeal Tribunal
Ampersand Advocates is proud to announce the appointment of Ian Forrester KC as an Ordinary Member of the Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT). The Competition Appeal Tribunal is a specialist judicial body with cross-disciplinary expertise in law, economics, business and accountancy whose function is to hear and decide cases involving competition or economic regulatory issues. The […]
9 June, 2023
Ampersand Advocates Recognised in The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom 2024 Edition
Ampersand Advocates is thrilled to announce seven members have been included in the esteemed group of legal professionals recognised in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in the United Kingdom. The accolades were officially published on 8 June 2023 on bestlawyers.com. The inclusion in Best Lawyers is a result of a rigorous peer-review survey. […]
30 May, 2023
Ampersand Advocates supporter of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Cyprus Branch, Dispute Resolution in International Construction Contracts event
Ampersand Advocates is a proud supporter of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), Cyprus Branch, Dispute Resolution in International Construction Contracts event on 15 and 16 June 2023. Brandon Malone will be speaking on day 2 discussing “Statutory Adjudication for Construction Contracts: The UK Experience”. CIArb – Dispute Resolution in International Construction Contracts