News
5 September, 2025
Hillington Cash and Carry v Shindo Kaur Kooner [2025] SAC (Civ) 24
Ampersand’s James McConnell K.C. acted as senior counsel for the respondents in this appeal. The case arose out of a dispute about missives and a commercial lease. The respondents had been successful at proof and were largely successful in resisting the appeal. The decision of the Sheriff Appeal Court can be accessed here.
1 September, 2025
Scott Clair Acts as Amicus Curiae in Landmark Scottish Case on Disinterment and Human Rights
Ampersand’s Scott Clair acted as the court-appointed amicus curiae for the Sheriff Appeal Court in this sensitive and important case, thought to be the first time the Scottish courts have considered the interaction of the ancient Scots common law relating to disinterment of human remains and the jurisprudence of the European Court of Human Rights […]
17 July, 2025
DS V NHS Grampian
Paul Reid KC and Shane Dundas of Ampersand Advocates successfully acted for NHS Grampian (the defender, respondent and cross-appellant) (“the respondent”) in a recent appeal concerning allegations of clinical negligence directed against a Consultant Neuroradiologist. The pursuer, appellant and cross-respondent (“the appellant”) had been experiencing symptoms of nausea, headaches, pins and needles, tinnitus and visual […]
6 July, 2025
Determination into the death of TC
Ampersand’s James McConnell K.C. acted for Greater Glasgow Health Board in this Fatal Accident Inquiry. The Inquiry was into the circumstances in which TC, a psychiatric out-patient, ended his own life. The Inquiry was presided over by Sheriff Paul Anthony Reid. He concluded inter alia that the deceased had received the correct treatment from a […]
27 June, 2025
Ampersand Advocates welcomes 2 new members: Sarah McWhirter and Tony Convery
Ampersand is delighted to welcome Sarah McWhirter and Tony Convery to the stable, following their call to the Bar on Friday, 27th June 2025. On the new members’ arrival, Stable Director Isla Davie KC, said: “We are delighted that Sarah and Tony are joining Ampersand. They are already highly regarded as lawyers, and this is the […]
2 June, 2025
Jack Mackenzie FAI
Ampersand counsel Douglas Ross KC, Isla Davie KC and Shane Dundas recently represented key parties in a significant Fatal Accident Inquiry into the tragic death of Jack McKenzie at HM Prison and Young Offenders Institution Polmont. The Inquiry was heard by Sheriff Collins KC who also issued the determination in the Inquiry into the deaths of […]