News
3 June, 2026
& 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 […]
3 June, 2026
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 […]
1 May, 2026
Una Doherty K.C. – decree of absolvitor in AM v Lothian Health Board [2026] CSOH 42
Una Doherty K.C. acted for the successful defender Lothian Health Board, along with Ewen Campbell, Advocate, in this action in which Lady Hood granted decree of absolvitor on 30 April 2026. The pursuer was represented by Astrid Smart K.C. and David Swanney, Advocate. The action related to alleged negligence by midwifery staff and obstetricians at […]
8 April, 2026
Scott Clair successful appearance in ‘Joanna Cox -v- Optimax Clinics Limited’
Scott Clair acted for one of the successful defender clinicians in the action for damages by Joanna Cox against Optimax Clinics Ltd and others. The action involved a claim for negligence in respect of multiple laser eye surgeries carried out in 2002, 2003 and 2004. In holding that the action was timebarred, the sheriff held […]
13 March, 2026
Court roundly rejects data protection and human rights privacy at work defences of solicitor accused of client poaching
In one of Scotland’s first court cases on the legality of covert monitoring of employees in the workplace, the pursuer, a leading firm of immigration law advisors, conducted extensive surveillance to expose an alleged client-poaching ring amongst its senior in-house solicitor, the first defender, other staff and a former member of staff who was the […]
13 March, 2026
Susanne Tanner KC Wins Advocate of the Year – Special Recognition at Inaugural BWS Women in Law Awards
Ampersand Advocates is proud to celebrate Susanne Tanner KC FCIArb, who has been honoured with the Advocate of the Year – Special Recognition award at the inaugural BWS Women in Law Awards, held on 12 March 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Glasgow. The award recognises outstanding achievement, exceptional contribution to, and lasting impact within […]