News
30 December, 2025
Sir Ian Forrester KC: Ampersand advocate knighted in New Year Honours list
Ampersand is delighted to hear the news that Ian Forrester KC, a Member of the Faculty of Advocates since 1972 and a former Judge of the Court of the European Union, has been conferred the honour of Knight Bachelor on the 2026 New Year Honours list. Sir Ian is recognised for his lifetime contribution to […]
23 December, 2025
Christmas and New Year opening hours 2025/26
Ampersand wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. The Stable will be closed on the following days over the festive period: Tuesday, 23rd December from 5pm to 9am on Monday, 29th December 2025; Tuesday, 30st December from 5pm to 9am on Monday, 5th January 2026. Our remote clerking cover over the festive period is: 23rd […]
15 December, 2025
Susanne Tanner KC’s report on the prosecution of sexual offences in Scotland has been published
Susanne Tanner KC’s report on the way in which Scotland’s independent prosecution service deals with sexual offences has been published. The review of the approach of Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) to these cases was commissioned by the Lord Advocate, Dorothy Bain KC, in December 2021, in recognition of the profoundly damaging impact of sexual offending on victims […]
4 December, 2025
Chris Stephen appointed to Attorney General’s Public International Law Panel
We are pleased to announce that, following the application process earlier this year Chris Stephen has been appointed to the Attorney General’s Public International Law Panel. Chris has been appointed to the C Panel. Members of the panels advise the UK Government on matters of public international law and undertake cases involving public international law […]
29 November, 2025
The Faculty Christmas Collection – a decade of gifting hope
For the past 10 years the Faculty of Advocates Christmas Collection has been a lifeline for vulnerable families across Fife – and in 2025 the need is greater than ever. This annual initiative supports families facing isolation, bereavement, disability, mental health challenges, and poverty – helping to ensure that Christmas is a time of joy […]
28 November, 2025
Eljamel Inquiry Opening Statements Hearing
The Eljamel Inquiry held its opening statements hearing in Edinburgh on 26th and 27th November 2025. Five members of Ampersand Advocates appeared at this hearing and delivered statements, instructed for various parties: Jamie Dawson KC, lead counsel to the Inquiry Joanna Cherry KC, lead counsel for the patient group, with junior counsel Euan Scott. Una Doherty […]