Administrative and public law

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.

1
Roddy Dunlop KC
Axiom Advocates
1
Duncan Hamilton KC
Arnot Manderson Advocates
Duncan is simply outstanding. He is a pleasure to work with, even under intense pressure.'
1
James Mure KC
Axiom Advocates
1
Aidan O’Neill KC
Ampersand Advocates
A simply extraordinary talent.'
1
Douglas Ross KC
Ampersand Advocates
Douglas is a first class silk. He has the ear, and confidence, of the court.'
1
Kay Springham KC
Compass Chambers
1
Susanne Tanner KC
Ampersand Advocates
2
Alasdair Burnet KC
Terra Firma Chambers
2
Ruth Crawford KC
Axiom Advocates
2
James Findlay KC
Terra Firma Chambers
2
Morag Ross KC
Axiom Advocates
2
Andrew Webster KC
Themis Advocates
Andrew is industrious, his judgement is excellent, and his advocacy is very compelling.'
2
Laura-Anne Van Der Westhuizen KC
Ampersand Advocates

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.

1
Dan Byrne KC
Axiom Advocates
1
Paul Reid KC
Ampersand Advocates
He has the ear of the court and is an effective advocate.'

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.

1
Usman Tariq KC
Ampersand Advocates