Leading Juniors
Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
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Ross Anderson
Ampersand Advocates
'Very intelligent, technically able and user friendly. A robust and pragmatic junior.'
1
Eoghainn MacLean
Ampersand Advocates
'Eoghainn's forensic analysis of a case is genuinely astounding. On his feet, he clearly has the ear of the court.'
1
Ewen Brown
Terra Firma Chambers
'Ewen remains serene under pressure. He sticks to his guns when needed, but also has a very good appreciation of clients' commercial needs and can adapt accordingly.'
2
Mark Boni
Ampersand Advocates
'Mark is always well-prepared for court appearances and his attention to detail is unparalleled.'
2
Nicholas McAndrew
Ampersand Advocates
 'Nick is extremely bright, thorough, strategic and responsive. His written and oral advocacy skills are very good.'
2
Timothy Young
Ampersand Advocates
'He is a powerful and focused advocate and enjoys the respect of judges.'
2
Brian Crook
Terra Firma Chambers
2
Scott Manson
Axiom Advocates
2
David Massaro
Axiom Advocates
2
Adam McKinlay
Axiom Advocates
'Adam is the definition of a safe pair of hands.'
2
Charles Oliver
Arnot Manderson Advocates
2
Elisabeth Roxburgh
Axiom Advocates
2
David Turner
Arnot Manderson Advocates
  'David has a wonderful legal brain. He can break down complex legal arguments in to bite-size pieces that allow the client to remain fully engaged in the process throughout.'
2
Gordon Watt
Terra Firma Chambers
'He provides direct, no-nonsense advice, and his advocacy is succinct and concise. He definitely has the ear of the court.'
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David Welsh
Axiom Advocates
'David is excellent in his field.'
2
Fergus Whyte
Arnot Manderson Advocates
Rising stars
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.
Michael Way
Ampersand Advocates
'Michael's advocacy is exceptional. He can turn dry contractual documents to narratives pulsating with vibrancy.'