More than 40 members are available to tackle personal injury cases of all types.
Due to the strength in depth we are able to cover the whole range of personal injury cases, from the most serious and complex to the simplest claims. We have wide experience of advising on and appearing in claims arising out of accidents at work, industrial disease, product liability, occupier’s liability, holiday claims, and road traffic accidents.
Ampersand has one of the largest and most successful personal injury practices at the Scottish Bar. Legal commentators remark that Ampersand “offers a formidable level of experience and is roundly praised by instructing solicitors for its provision of ‘a wealth of specialist personal injury advocacy and expertise’” and “has an impressive record in terms of its work on catastrophic and fatal injury cases. Several of Ampersand’s advocates also command respect in the spheres of industrial disease and clinical negligence.”
Our members regularly appear for both pursuers and defenders in the leading personal injury cases in the Sheriff Courts, including the All-Scotland Personal Injury Court, the Court of Session and the UK Supreme Court. Some of our members are also instructed to appear before the First Tier Tribunal in criminal injury compensation claims.
What the Legal Directories say about Ampersand in Personal Injury
Chambers & Partners UK Bar 2027
Personal Injury (Band 1)
Ampersand Advocates is a highly regarded stable for personal injury matters with “a superb range of senior and junior counsel.” Members act for both pursuers and defenders, including several major insurers, in the full range of claims, and offer considerable expertise in the handling of catastrophic injury cases arising from road traffic and workplace accidents. The team is also well regarded for its expertise in complex product liability and occupiers’ liability disputes and matters involving accidents abroad. Interviewees report: “Its advocates are extremely knowledgeable in their specialisms, as well as having the ability to clearly communicate with clients and provide pragmatic solutions.”
Graham Primrose KC, and Maria Maguire KC are recognised as ‘Star Individuals’, while ranked alongside Euan Mackenzie KC, Lisa Henderson KC, Simon Di Rollo KC, Isla Davie KC, Douglas Ross KC. Jennifer Nicholson-White, Alan Cowan, Christian Marney, and Shane Dundas are classified as leading juniors, while Ayla Iridag is acknowledged as an ‘Up and Coming Individual.’
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Legal 500 UK Bar 2027
Personal Injury and Medical Negligence
TIER 1
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.
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
- “All of the clerks are very good and responsive. Head clerk Alan Moffat is particularly good. He comes to me with solutions rather than leaving it with me to deal with. “
- “The clerks are always there to answer any queries in a timely, helpful and professional manner.”
- “The clerks at Ampersand are the best in Scotland. They are responsive to communications and incredibly helpful. They are great to work with.”
- “The clerks are all very polite, helpful and efficient.”
- “Alan Moffat is a brilliant head of stable.”
