Civil Liberties, Human Rights & EU Law

Ampersand has a strong reputation in Civil Liberties and Human Rights case. We are home to some of the leading practitioners at the Scottish Bar in bringing and defending challenges to the decisions of public bodies including cases raising EU Law.

Commentators remark that Ampersand is “an esteemed stable that exhibits key strengths in the areas of employment, equality and EU law. Ampersand fields a formidable team of well-respected advocates who offer expert assistance and representation in complex civil liberties and human rights cases. Given its stellar reputation, Ampersand regularly wins instructions in the most high-profile, significant cases”.

What the Legal Directories say about Ampersand in Civil Liberties, Human Rights & EU Law

Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2027

Civil Liberties, Human Rights and EU Law (Band 1)

Ampersand Advocates is a highly regarded civil liberties and human rights stable, recognised for the depth and breadth of its expertise in complex and high-profile litigation. Members regularly act for both private individuals and public bodies, and are frequently instructed by government departments and the Equality and Human Rights Commission. Recent work includes acting in Billy Graham Evangelistic Association v SMG (UK) Ltd, a significant case concerning statutory tort damages and unlawful religious discrimination.

Rankings include: Douglas Ross KC and Usman Tariq KC ,with Scott Clair and Ayla Iridag being recognised as ‘Up and Coming.’

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Stable Testimonials

“The clerk team is second to none and has found ways to make time available in diaries, made enquiries at short notice and in difficult circumstances and assisted by making enquiries across other chambers where necessary.”
“The clerks’ knowledge and responsiveness is excellent.”
“The clerks at Ampersand are always eager to assist and responsive to emails.”
“The clerks have an exceptional understanding of their counsel and are able to provide good recommendations for assistance when needed.”
“The clerks at Ampersand are friendly and responsive.”