Commercial disputes
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.
Brian Crook
Terra Firma ChambersBrian is very clear, thorough, and commercial in his advice. He is excellent with clients, as he is very personable while being straightforward. His advocacy style is sharp and persuasive. From the perspective of an instructing solicitor, Brian is very approachable, and his reliability is much appreciated.
Eoghainn MacLean
Ampersand AdvocatesMark Boni
Ampersand AdvocatesMark Boni is an up-and-coming junior counsel to watch out for in the field of commercial disputes. He quickly gets to the heart of the issue, offering clear and pragmatic advice. He is particularly strong in his written opinion work and analysis of cases.
Scott Manson
1Six ChambersNicholas McAndrew
Ampersand AdvocatesNick is always prepared and understands complex legal issues very well. That is always evident to clients when he speaks to them. They value his analysis and advice.
I have instructed Nick in court on several occasions. His manner before the court is thoughtful and considered. It is immediately evident that he is well prepared. On more than one occasion, he has been successful after legal submissions that took more than half a day. He is very clever and presents his arguments with care.
Nick is our firm's first choice of junior counsel for commercial disputes and planning cases.
Adam McKinlay
Axiom AdvocatesCharles Oliver
Arnot Manderson AdvocatesCharles is always ready to take up the mantle for his client and instructing agents - even (and perhaps especially) under less than ideal circumstances! On short notice, Charles was instructed to prepare for a debate on a matter he had no prior involvement in. His written submissions and thorough research are particularly impressive.
Giles Reid
Ampersand AdvocatesGiles is a fantastic advocate who is excellent on his feet. He remains calm under pressure and his advice is always on point. He has a great breadth of knowledge but is also able to pick up new areas of law quickly. In particular, the work he has been doing for our firm is in respect of group actions where we are testing new rules and procedures. Giles' input has been invaluable.
David Welsh
1Six ChambersFergus Whyte
Arnot Manderson AdvocatesFergus Whyte is adept at handling complex and technical legal issues, including those with cross-border elements. His written opinion work is excellent, demonstrating technical knowledge that is communicated in a clear and pragmatic way. He is good on his feet too.
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.
Kenneth Young
Terra Firma ChambersKenneth has excellent advocacy skills. He is robust and has the ear of the court. Clients like to work with him, as does my team. He is very responsive.
Scott Clair
Ampersand Advocates