News
15 May, 2023
Ampersand silk helps secure important outcome in discrimination case for MP
Ampersand’s Aidan O’Neill KC produced a comprehensive opinion on the Equality Act, which has helped Joanna Cherry KC MP successfully argue a discrimination case against The Stand Comedy Club. The comedy club had threatened to pull an Edinburgh Fringe show featuring Joanna Cherry, reversed its decision. Instructed by David McKie of Levy & McRae, the […]
3 May, 2023
Fiona Drysdale appointed to Scottish Civil Justice Council
Ampersand’s Fiona Drysdale has been appointed as the new Advocate member of the Scottish Civil Justice Council. The appointment was formally made by the Lord President on 26 April 2023 in consultation with the Dean of Faculty. Ms Drysdale was admitted to the Faculty of Advocates in 2002. She is Deputy Clerk of the Faculty […]
2 May, 2023
Brandon Malone appointment Chair of Chartered Institute of Arbitrators Scottish Branch
Ampersand welcomes the news that member Brandon Malone has been appointed Chair of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Scottish Branch. Brandon takes up this post alongside his existing practice.
16 December, 2022
Ampersand welcome Brandon Malone
Ampersand is delighted to welcome Brandon Malone to the stable, following his calling to the Bar today. On Brandon’s arrival, Stable Director Euan Mackenzie KC, said: “I am delighted to welcome Brandon to Ampersand. He is a renowned lawyer with an impressive CV and accomplishments before coming to the Bar. He will be an asset […]
2 December, 2022
New panel of Standing Junior Counsel to the Advocate General for Scotland announced
Following the recent appointment process, the Advocate General for Scotland is pleased to announce new additions to his General Panel of Standing Junior Counsel to deal with UK Government work arising in the Scottish Courts. The appointments, which have been approved by him include two Ampersand Advocates, Alan Cowan and Ayla Iridag. Full details of […]
1 December, 2022
Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry Chair appoints Counsel
Lord Brailsford, Chair of the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry, has appointed 4 new counsel to the Inquiry, including Ampersand’s Mary Ellen Stewart. Junior Counsel will work closely with Senior Counsel Stuart Gale KC and Ampersand’s Laura-Anne van der Westhuizen KC, who will jointly lead the Inquiry’s Counsel team. Junior Counsel will be responsible for conducting legal […]