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22 January, 2019
Counsel starring with star at Burns Suppers
Ampersand’s Lisa Henderson QC is to give the Reply to the Toast to the Lassies, while Arabella Weir, actor and writer, and currently appearing as Beth in the BBC sitcom Two Doors Down, will present the Immortal Memory at the Dunfermline United Burns Club 203rd Anniversary Dinner on Wednesday, 23rd January 2019, at Keavil House Hotel, Crossford. […]
8 January, 2019
Success for Ampersand silk in Alex Salmond Judicial Review
Former First Minister Alex Salmond has won his judicial review challenging a finding that he sexually harassed two women during his time in office, after the Scottish Government conceded that it breached its own guidelines by appointing an investigating officer who had prior involvement with the complainers. Ampersand’s Ronnie Clancy QC acting for Alex Salmond appeared […]
3 January, 2019
Ampersand junior wins at Legal 500 Awards 2019
Ampersand is delighted that Usman Tariq has won at the Legal 500 Awards 2019. Congratulations to Usman for winning Scottish Bar “Junior of the Year”. The awards are unique in the legal industry as they recognise each element of the profession equally, representing the very best law firms, chambers, silks, in-house lawyers, business leaders and general […]
17 December, 2018
Inner House refuse appeal against NMC disciplinary decision
Last week the Inner House refused Ms Burton’s appeal against the decision of the Nursing and Midwifery Council to suspend her from practice. In substance, three grounds of appeal were present. First, it was argued that the Panel acted unfairly in proceeding in the absence of the appellant. However, the Court confirmed the approach to be followed where […]
10 December, 2018
Case C-621/18 Wightman and others – Decision of the European Court of Justice
The European Court of Justice has today ruled in Case C-621/18 Wightman and others that the United Kingdom may, if it chooses to, unilaterally revoke its notification of intention to withdraw from the European Union. This ruling of the Court affirms both the sovereignty of the United Kingdom as a nation, and the sovereignty of […]
7 December, 2018
Faculty Xmas collection for vulnerable families
The Faculty is following its Christmas “tradition” this year of making a difference for vulnerable families in Fife, with donations of presents and cash to bring festive cheer. This is the fourth time that Maria Maguire, QC, has organised a collection in aid of the family support charity, Home-Start Glenrothes. Her efforts and the kindness […]