News
3 June, 2026
Paul Reid KC calls to Bar of England and Wales
We are please to announce Paul Reid KC has called to the Bar of England and Wales and joins Cornerstone Barristers as a tenant. Paul remains a member of Ampersand Advocates for his work in Scotland and will practice in both jurisdictions.
Paul joins Cornerstone Chambers with a distinguished practice in public, regulatory and healthcare law. A silk in Scotland since 2023, he previously served as First Standing Junior Counsel to the Scottish Government, advising and appearing in a number of high-profile constitutional and public law cases, including the 2022 Referendum Reference before the Supreme Court.
Alongside his public law work, Paul has extensive experience advising the NHS in Scotland and medical defence unions on clinical liability and regulatory matters.
