News
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 […]
22 November, 2022
Sexual Offences Review webpage and Terms of Reference launched
The Sexual Offences Review has published its webpage and Terms of Reference to give information to the public and professionals about its work on reviewing how the Crown Office & Procurator Fiscal Service in Scotland deals with reports of sexual offences. The review was commissioned by Lord Advocate Dorothy Bain KC , in recognition of the profound impact that […]
10 November, 2022
Susanne Tanner KC appointed as UK delegate on ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR
Susanne Tanner KC is proud to have been appointed as a UK delegate on the new, adept and diverse group of expert members of the ICC Commission on Arbitration and ADR, ICC’s leading think tank and rule-making body for international dispute resolution. Susanne said: “I look forward to working with the other UK national committee […]