Kirsty Shaw

Year of Call: 2024

07956 636010
kirsty.shaw@advocates.org.uk

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Kirsty Shaw called to the Bar in 2024, having previously worked as a solicitor at a leading commercial law firm.

Kirsty practices principally in the field of commercial disputes and has particular experience of construction project litigation. She also has considerable experience in professional liability, insolvency and property litigation. In addition, Kirsty has an interest in public and planning law and clinical negligence.

She has represented a broad range of clients in a number of complex disputes of substantial value in court and at arbitration, adjudication and mediation.

Kirsty is currently a tutor in Contract law and Unjustified Enrichment, Commercial law and Evidence at the University of Edinburgh.

Practice Areas
Clerks

Easter Opening hours 2025

The stable will be closed on the following days over the Easter period:

  • Friday, 18th April 2025, and;
  • Monday 21st April 2025.

When the office is closed emails and telephones will not be monitored. During those times you can contact an advocate directly via the contact details on their own profile. Please look out for out of office auto replies if counsel are not available.

Normal business hours resume from Tuesday, 22nd April 2025.

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

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Jennifer Dunn

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

(working days Mondays to Thursdays)

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Sheena Hume

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

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Shawn McArthur

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

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Kathryn Ferguson

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

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Bonnie McCracken

Deputy Advocates' Clerk

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Qualifications
  • June 2024: Admitted to the Faculty of Advocates
  • 2023 – 2024: Devil at the Faculty of Advocates, having devilled to Scott Manson and Wendy Culross
  • 2019: Qualified as a solicitor
  • 2015 – 2016: Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice, University of Edinburgh
  • 2011 – 2015: LLB in law, University of Aberdeen
Membership
  • 2023 – Present: Tutor in Contract Law & Unjustified Enrichment, Commercial Law and Evidence at the University of Edinburgh