News
24 October, 2024
Paul Reid KC success in appeal for The Standards Commission for Scotland
Paul Reid KC successfully represented The Standards Commission for Scotland in a recent appeal arising out of an altercation that took place between the pursuer, Gary McGarvey, who is an elected Councillor for Stirling Council, and another councillor. The case involved a summary application under Section 22 of the Ethical Standards in Public Life etc […]
17 October, 2024
Ampersand Advocates excels in Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2025
Ampersand Advocates has once again demonstrated its exceptional standing in the Scottish legal landscape, securing top-tier rankings across multiple practice areas in the newly published Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2025. The stable has been recognised as a Band 1 set in Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, Planning & Environment, and Public and Fatal Accident […]
9 October, 2024
Ampersand Advocates Welcomes Joanna Cherry KC
Ampersand Advocates is thrilled to announce the return of Joanna Cherry KC to practice at the Scottish bar. Joanna, a distinguished advocate with a remarkable career spanning law and politics, is joining Ampersand Advocates. She brings with her a wealth of experience in human rights, public law, criminal law, constitutional matters, medical-legal matters and in […]
6 October, 2024
Alexander Sutherland Returns to Full-Time Practice After Three Years as Advocate Depute
Ampersand is delighted to announce that Alexander Sutherland has returned to full-time practice at the civil bar after serving as an Advocate Depute for three years. During his time with the Crown Office, Alex prosecuted numerous cases in the High Court of Justiciary. Alex’s return brings a wealth of experience to his practice areas, which […]
2 October, 2024
Ampersand Advocates Achieves Top Rankings Across Multiple Practice Areas in Legal 500 2025 Guide
Ampersand Advocates is delighted to once again be recommended as a top-tier set across multiple practice areas by The Legal 500 UK Bar Directory in their latest listings for the 2025 guide. The Stable has again achieved impressive rankings across five key practice areas, solidifying its position as a leading Scottish Set. Ampersand has been […]
23 September, 2024
Ian Forrester KC: Scottish Legal News Lawyer of the Month
Ampersand’s Ian Forrester KC is Scottish Legal News Lawyer of the month. The article details his interesting and lengthy career, and his return to practice in Scotland post Brexit. The article can be read here.