Crime and regulatory

Leading Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

Fred Mackintosh KC
1

Fred Mackintosh KC

Terra Firma Chambers
An excellent advocate, who has the ability to marshal large quantities of information and identify the relevant issues.'
Gavin Anderson KC
1

Gavin Anderson KC

Compass Chambers
Gavin masters the detail of complex cases with ease and is able to explain things to clients in a clear and measured way. He is very easy to work with and turns things around very quickly.'
Peter Gray KC
1

Peter Gray KC

Compass Chambers
He combines an outstanding intellect with a pragmatic and commercial approach to cases thereby ensuring that clients receive both technically excellent and practical advice at every stage of a case.'
Duncan Hamilton KC
1

Duncan Hamilton KC

Arnot Manderson Advocates
Duncan is a superb communicator, and is able to represent the client's position with clarity. A fearless advocate.'
Murdo MacLeod KC
1

Murdo MacLeod KC

Compass Chambers
His polite and disarming style is unbeatable when combined with his razor-sharp intellect, incredible work ethic and tactical brilliance.'
Barry Smith KC
1

Barry Smith KC

Compass Chambers
His attention to detail, technical knowledge and legal problem-solving is exceptional. He has a wonderful manner and approach with clients, and is always able to suitably condense very complex legal advice into a straight forward and easily understandable way.'
Andrew Webster KC
1

Andrew Webster KC

Themis Advocates
Andrew is a fantastic orator, and a very knowledgeable and experienced advocate.'
Alasdair Burnet KC
2

Alasdair Burnet KC

Terra Firma Chambers
Simon Bowie KC
2

Simon Bowie KC

Ampersand Advocates
Clients respond to his calm authority and trust him to fight their cases.'
Isla Davie KC
2

Isla Davie KC

Ampersand Advocates
She is a very skilled performer in court - her manner with witnesses when taking evidence is excellent.'
Jamie Dawson KC
2

Jamie Dawson KC

Ampersand Advocates
Una Doherty KC
2

Una Doherty KC

Ampersand Advocates
A steel fist in a silk glove.'
Fiona Drysdale KC
2

Fiona Drysdale KC

Ampersand Advocates
Angela Grahame KC
2

Angela Grahame KC

Compass Chambers
Angela is simply outstanding in every respect. Her judgement, decision making and advice are exceptional. Her advocacy skills are phenomenal - she is a joy to watch.'
Lisa Henderson KC
2

Lisa Henderson KC

Ampersand Advocates
Geoffrey Mitchell KC
2

Geoffrey Mitchell KC

Ampersand Advocates
A silk whose calm and amiable manner fronts a razor sharp mind.'
Claire Mitchell KC
2

Claire Mitchell KC

Compass Chambers
A remarkable advocate. She is engaging and supportive, and incredibly insightful.'
Paul Reid KC
2

Paul Reid KC

Ampersand Advocates
An all-round super advocate.'
Mark Stewart KC
2

Mark Stewart KC

Compass Chambers
Mark always has total command of the brief. He has a complete understanding of the issues involved. In court, his cross examination of witnesses is always focused and precise.'
Susanne Tanner KC
2

Susanne Tanner KC

Ampersand Advocates
An expert in her field.'

2024 Silks

KCs at the very top of their field, with a long-established record of market-defining cases, and widespread endorsement from clients and peers. All silks appointed in the last two rounds are listed further below.

James McConnell KC
1

James McConnell KC

Ampersand Advocates
Usman Tariq KC
1

Usman Tariq KC

Ampersand Advocates
An able advocate who is good on his feet.'
Laura Thomson KC
1

Laura Thomson KC

Arnot Manderson Advocates
She is a fabulous lawyer - incisive, creative and committed. She approaches cases with rigour and insight, allowing her to see connections and draw out overarching themes no matter how complex and technical the subject matter. Her witness handling skills are a masterclass. She is a delight to work with.'