Laura-anne Langlands
Laura-anne Langlands called to the Bar after 16 years in practice working in private practice and latterly for a large public sector organisation.
Laura-anne specialises in clinical negligence and personal injury actions and has extensive experience in representing both pursuers and defenders in high value and complex actions. She has particular experience in dealing with birth injury claims, claims involving missed and delayed diagnosis, fatal claims and claims involving life altering injury. Prior to calling, Laura-anne was accredited by the Law Society of Scotland as an accredited specialist in clinical negligence law (defender). She has appeared in the All-Scotland Personal Injury Court and regularly dealt with actions raised in the Court of Session. Laura-anne also has experience in mental health matters.
During her period of devilling Laura-anne continued to build on and develop her primary practice areas of clinical negligence and personal injury and expanded her knowledge of more specialist areas including historic abuse cases. She also gained experience in healthcare related public law matters and professional regulation.
Laura-anne is a tutor for the Personal Injury elective course on the Diploma in Professional legal practice at the University of Edinburgh.
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Ampersand Advocates welcomes 2 new members: Laura-anne Langlands and Miranda Cannibal
Ampersand is delighted to welcome Laura-anne Langlands and Miranda Cannibal to the stable, following their call to the Bar on Friday, 26th June 2026.
On the new members’ arrival, Stable Director Isla Davie KC, said: “We are delighted that Laura-anne and Miranda are joining Ampersand. They are already highly regarded as lawyers, and this is the start of incredibly promising careers for both at the Bar. Not only does their considerable experience lend itself well to our existing practice areas, but they are also lovely people. We look forward to welcoming them into the stable.”
Ampersand’s Practice Manager, Alan Moffat added “I am delighted to welcome our newest members of Ampersand. Their addition to our set brings the membership to 61 and the experience which each of them brings is a fantastic fit for Ampersand’s core areas of practice. They will be a real asset to those looking to instruct counsel. I am sure that joining Ampersand will offer them rewarding opportunities and collaborative support”.
Laura-anne and Miranda featured in the Ampersand Live podcasts “& the Devils in the Detail” earlier in June. You can watch clips of them discussing their practice areas below.
Laura-anne:
Miranda:
Watch their full podcasts on Ampersand’s LinkedIn page.
Laura-anne Langlands
Laura-anne has extensive experience of pursuer and defender clinical negligence work and pursuer and defender personal injury work having been a solicitor focusing on these practice areas for 16 years. During her time working at the Central Legal Office she represented health boards and dealt with workplace personal injury actions and many complex clinical negligence actions, including birth injury, delayed and misdiagnosis and fatal claims. When in private practice she primarily represented pursuers in high value catastrophic personal injury claims and fatal claims arising from accidents at work and road traffic accidents. She also acted for pursuers in complex clinical negligence matters.
Miranda Cannibal
Miranda is an advocate at Ampersand Advocates, bringing nine years’ post-qualification experience as a civil and commercial litigation solicitor specialising in construction and professional negligence disputes which she was recommended for in the Legal 500 as a solicitor. She has a strong track record across ADR and court, having conducted adjudications and arbitrations and appeared in proofs, debates and professional disciplinary proceedings. She also tutors on the Civil Procedure Court at the University of Edinburgh’s Diploma in Professional Legal Practice.
For further information about their practices view their profiles on the Ampersand Advocates website: Our People – Ampersand Advocates
To instruct either of them, please contact the Ampersand Clerking Team: ampersandclerks@advocates.org.uk.
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& the devil is in the detail: Laura-anne Langlands
In this Ampersand Live session, Alan Moffat sits down with Laura-anne Langlands as she prepares to call as an advocate at Ampersand.
Now available on demand – this was broadcast live on Monday 15 June 2026 at 12.30pm, with questions from Deputy Clerk, Sheena Hume.
Laura-anne talks candidly about her journey to the Scottish Bar – the experiences and influences that shaped her decision, the moment she knew advocacy was the right path, and the intensity of the devilling process at the Faculty of Advocates. She also shares her plans for calling and beyond: the areas of law she’s passionate about and the kind of work she hopes to take on as she begins her career as an advocate.
Whether you’re considering a career at the Bar, looking to instruct new counsel, or simply curious about the journey from solicitor to advocate, Laura-anne’s story offers a compelling insight into the next generation at Ampersand.
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& the devil is in the detail – live on Ampersand Live
Meet the newest generation of Ampersand Advocates – live.
This June, “& the devil is in the detail” returns to Ampersand Live with two live broadcasts – each a conversation with one of our newest advocates as they prepare to call to the Scottish Bar.
Hosted by Alan Moffat, Practice Manager at Ampersand, with questions led by one of our Deputy Clerks, each session goes behind the wig and gown to explore the journey to the Bar, what devilling was really like, and each advocate’s plans for calling and beyond.
Join us live:
- Laura-anne Langlands – Monday 15 June 2026, 12.30pm. Questions from Deputy Clerk, Sheena Hume [Register on LinkedIn here]
- Miranda Cannibal – Tuesday 16 June 2026, 12.30pm. Questions from Deputy Clerk, Kathryn Ferguson [Register on LinkedIn here]
What to expect:
Each live session follows one advocate’s story – the journey that brought them to the Bar, the realities of the nine-month devilling process, and their plans for practice once they call. Whether you’re a solicitor considering instructing new counsel, a law student curious about life at the Scottish Bar, or simply interested in what it takes to become an advocate, these conversations are for you. Tune in live and bring your questions. Or watch on demand later.
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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.
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Legal Services Agency webinar – Public Inquiries: Recent Developments and Trends
*** LSA event ***
23rd February 2026 2pm to 3pm. CPD 1 hour
OBJECTIVES
This webinar will explore recent developments and emerging trends in public inquiries. This session will provide an overview of high-profile and ongoing inquiries, examine evolving legal and procedural approaches, and highlight key lessons for practitioners involved in or advising on inquiry processes. Ideal for lawyers, policy professionals, and public sector staff, this webinar offers essential insights into an area of growing legal and public interest.
PARTICIPANTS
This Zoom webinar is aimed at solicitors, trainee solicitors and anyone with an interest in the latest developments in public inquiries in Scotland.
SPEAKER
Chris Stephen, Advocate, Ampersand Advocates
Chris is an Advocate in Scotland and a Barrister in England & Wales. He specialises in public law, including public inquiries, commercial law and international arbitration. He is junior Counsel to the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry and Standing Junior Counsel to the Advocate General for Scotland.
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