Ampersand Advocates is regularly instructed in some of Scotland’s most complex personal injury and clinical negligence claims, including those involving birth injuries, psychiatric treatment, and other areas of specialist medical practice. The stable’s counsel are recognised for their strategic insight, thorough analysis of complex medical evidence, and persuasive advocacy. With strength at both senior and junior levels, members act in high-value and sensitive disputes on behalf of pursuers and defenders across a broad range of healthcare-related litigation.
Clinical Liability
Ampersand is widely recognised as the leading set in Clinical Negligence at the Scottish Bar. Legal commentators remark that Ampersand is one of the “premier clinical negligence stables” and “continues to be recognised as one of the pre-eminent stables for medical negligence in Scotland. Both its senior and junior members consistently appear in market-leading cases, and it remains a go-to stable for high-value and complex cases”. Sources note that our members “knowledge of medicine and the issues which arise in brain injury cases is phenomenal.”
Our members are regularly instructed to represent private individuals, NHS Trusts, medical defence unions and private hospitals. Our members have been responsible for some of the most important and complex cases in this field including claims involving brain and spinal injuries and other catastrophic medical injuries, multi-party claims arising from the use of medical products and equipment, human rights, mental health issues and medical ethics.
Members of Ampersand are also experienced in helping their clients resolve Clinical liability disputes in a less litigious manner, whether through mediation or other forms of alternative dispute resolution.
What the Legal Directories say about Ampersand in Clinical Liability
Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2027
Clinical Negligence (Band 1)
Ampersand Advocates is recognised for the depth and breadth of its clinical negligence practice, with experienced counsel acting for both pursuers and defenders across a wide range of medical negligence disputes. Members are regularly instructed in complex, high-value claims, including those arising from birth injuries, catastrophic brain and spinal injuries, delayed or missed diagnoses, and surgical errors. The stable also has significant expertise in obstetric negligence and is frequently involved in Fatal Accident Inquiries.
Ampersand Advocates boasts an impressive roster of ranked clinical negligence counsel, including Lauren Sutherland KC, Lisa Henderson KC, Simon Bowie KC, Una Doherty KC, Fiona Drysdale KC, Geoffrey Mitchell KC, Graham Primrose KC, Isla Davie KC, Jamie Dawson KC, Vinit Khurana KC, James McConnell KC and Paul Reid KC, with Maria Maguire KC and Euan Mackenzie KC as Star Individuals.
Among the junior bar, Jennifer Nicholson-White, Mark Fitzpatrick and Shane Dundas are recognised in the rankings for their expertise across a broad range of clinical negligence matters.
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Legal 500 UK Bar 2027
Personal Injury and Medical Negligence
TIER 1
An impressive roster of silks includes Simon Bowie KC, Una Doherty KC, Lisa Henderson KC, Euan Mackenzie KC, Maria Maguire KC, Geoffrey Mitchell KC, Graham Primrose KC, Lauren Sutherland KC, Alan Dewar KC, Vinit Khurana KC, Douglas Ross KC, Fiona Drysdale KC and James McConnell KC. Jennifer Nicholson-White, Ayla Iridag, and Shane Dundas are recognized as leading juniors, with Scott Clair named a Rising Star.
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Stable Testimonials
- “The clerks are all very polite, helpful and efficient. “
- “The clerks are very responsive and are always willing to go the extra mile to assist.”
- “The clerks will bend over backwards to accommodate you and help you find counsel, even in challenging situations.”
- “Ampersand have possibly the best and most responsive clerks in Scotland.”