News
28 June, 2019
Ampersand Advocates welcome Shane Dundas and Michael Way
Ampersand is delighted to welcome Shane Dundas and Michael Way to the stable, who both called at the Bar today. Shane calls to the Bar as the youngest Advocate in Scotland, having completed his traineeship with one of Scotland’s leading litigation firms. He has experience in the areas of professional liability, commercial litigation, personal injury and […]
24 June, 2019
Ampersand Advocates’ New Calls Triumph in Northern Ireland Bar Moot
The newest members of Ampersand Advocates, Shane Dundas and Michael Way, were the winners of an inaugural moot between Scottish Devils and Northern Irish pupil barristers held in Court 9 of the Court of Session on Friday, 21st June 2019. Organised by the Faculty of Advocates’ Director of Training, Neil Mackenzie, it is hoped that […]
13 June, 2019
Faculty of Advocates support for human rights National Taskforce
Plans to set up a National Taskforce for Human Rights Leadership have been applauded by the Faculty of Advocates Human Rights and Rule of Law Committee (HRRoL). The Scottish Government says the Taskforce is to be co-chaired by Shirley Anne Somerville, Cabinet Secretary for Social Security and Older People, and Professor Alan Miller of Strathclyde […]
8 May, 2019
Aidan O’Neill QC gives evidence to House of Lords Justice Sub-Committee looking into Human Rights after Brexit
Ampersand’s Aidan O’Neill QC gave evidence to the House of Lords Justice Sub-Committee looking into Human Rights after Brexit. The other witnesses in his evidence session were Marie Demetriou QC of Brick Court Chambers and Angela Patrick of Doughty Street Chambers. You can view the video link of the evidence on the parliamentlive.tv website here.
7 May, 2019
Ampersand Advocates shortlisted for Chambers of the Year at British Claims Awards 2019
Ampersand is delighted to be shortlisted for Chambers of the Year at the British Claims Awards 2019. The British Claims Awards champions ‘Claims as a Service’ throughout all lines of insurance and industry. Teams and individuals from insurers, brokers, MGAs, law firms and other specialists will be recognised for their work in improving the claims […]
7 May, 2019
Ampersand advocates appointed as Global Ambassadors for the Scottish Arbitration Centre
Ampersand’s Lisa Henderson QC and Susanne Tanner QC have been appointed as Global Ambassadors for the Scottish Arbitration Centre. Find out more here – https://www.cdr-news.com/categories/people-and-firms/9466-lidw19-flying-the-flag-for-scottish-arbitration