At Ampersand Advocates, Laura-Anne Van Der Westhuizen KC ‘provides clear and concise advice’ on a broad range of commercial disputes, including cases with real estate, planning and insolvency aspects, and Robert Howie KC has an excellent reputation for his expertise in handling professional negligence litigation. Usman Tariq is highly regarded for advising on contentious matters involving IP issues, and Eoghainn MacLean is ‘impressive in court’. Timothy Young ‘approaches matters with an eye on the commercial aspects of a case’. In September 2023 Paul Reid KC took silk.
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Testimonials
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- 'Alan Moffat and the Ampersand clerking team are very pro-active, very quick to respond to queries and very user friendly.'
- 'Alan Moffat does very well at running a tight ship.'
- 'The Ampersand clerks are very easy to deal with, friendly, responsive and helpful.'
- 'Ampersand is one of the go-to commercial stables. They have an excellent group of advocates.'
- 'A well-run stable.'
Silks
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.
Ampersand Advocates
'A confident advocate, whose thorough approach ensures that no stone is left unturned in preparation for cases.'
2023 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.
Juniors
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.
Ampersand Advocates
'The most knowledgeable counsel on IP matters in Scotland. He speaks with a quiet authority.'
Leading Juniors
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.
Ampersand Advocates
'The most knowledgeable counsel on IP matters in Scotland. He speaks with a quiet authority.'