News
1 July, 2024
Paul Reid KC appointed Honorary Fellow at Edinburgh University School of Law
Ampersand’s Paul Reid, K.C. has been appointed as an Honorary Fellow at the Edinburgh University School of Law. His appointment is for a three-year period and begins from 1 July 2024. He will predominantly contribute to the teaching of, and research in, public law, in which Paul has particular interests in the constitutional settlement in […]
28 June, 2024
Ampersand Advocates welcomes 4 new members: Louise Jardine, Kirsty Shaw, Amelia Mah and Sean White
Ampersand is delighted to welcome Louise Jardine, Kirsty Shaw, Amelia Mah and Sean White to the stable, following their call to the Bar today. On the new members’ arrival, Stable Director Euan Mackenzie KC, said: “I am delighted to welcome Louise, Kirsty, Sean and Amelia to Ampersand. They have all demonstrated exceptional legal ability and skills […]
10 June, 2024
Ampersand Advocates welcomes Julian Ghosh KC to the Stable
Ampersand Advocates is pleased to announce the addition of Julian Ghosh KC to its ranks. With an impressive track record and extensive expertise in tax, commercial, and public law, Julian is set to further strengthen the stable’s position in these areas. Julian Ghosh KC is a highly respected advocate and barrister, known for his exceptional […]
27 May, 2024
Infected Blood Inquiry final report published
The final report of the UK wide Infected Blood Inquiry was published on Monday 20th May 2024. The Inquiry was announced in July 2017 and began its work in 2018, with public hearings taking place across the UK, including in Edinburgh in late 2019. The Inquiry investigated the circumstances in which individuals came to be […]
22 April, 2024
Inner House refuses appeal against Health Board
On Friday 19 April 2024 the Second Division issued its Opinion in the reclaiming motion (appeal) in the case of SD v Grampian Health Board. This case concerned a brain injury suffered by the pursuer’s son shortly before his birth. It originally went to trial in early 2022. The trial lasted several weeks and the […]
9 April, 2024
Ampersand Advocates members appointed as Legally Qualified Chairs by SSSC
Ampersand Advocates is delighted to announce that two of its members, Vinit Khurana KC and Laurence Kennedy, have been appointed as Legally Qualified Chairs by the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC). In their new part-time roles, they will chair panels with social service and lay members to decide whether workers’ fitness to practise is impaired. […]