Compass Chambers is ‘the go-to stable for health and safety in Scotland’, according to clients, and attracts praise as ‘one of the first choice stables for inquiry and reparation work’. The ‘superb’ Barry Smith KC’s ‘performance in court is first-rate’ and he is highly regarded for his expertise in advising on high-profile health and safety cases, often for maritime sector clients, as well as acting in Fatal Accident Inquiries. Peter Gray KC is ‘unflappable on his feet’ and ‘highly effective and eloquent’, with an excellent track record in handling complex regulatory criminal work and health and safety instructions. In a high-profile case, Murdo MacLeod KC and the ‘assured and concise’ Emma Toner acted in the M9 fatal accident inquiry into the deaths of a couple in a car accident in 2015, after a 999 call reporting the accident was missed leading to their crashed car not being found for three days. MacLeod KC, Gray KC, Toner, and Barney Ross are also appearing for various parties in the Scottish Hospitals inquiry and the ongoing Scottish and UK COVID-19 public inquiries. Gavin Anderson KC is currently serving as an Advocate Depute.
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- 'Gavin Herd is particularly impressive.'
- 'Gavin and the team are very professional and prompt in dealing with matters.'