Crime and regulatory

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.

Scott Blair
1

Scott Blair

Terra Firma Chambers
Scott is authoritative and approachable. He has a calm and assured manner in court.'
Graham Dunlop
1

Graham Dunlop

Terra Firma Chambers
Graham's advice is timely and well considered. He is a capable advocate who is adept at putting a witness at ease, and thereby getting the best from them.'
Ayla Iridag
1

Ayla Iridag

Ampersand Advocates
Ayla is a very assured and knowledgeable junior. She has analytical abilities beyond her year of call.'
Barney Ross
1

Barney Ross

Compass Chambers
Barney's court advocacy is first rate - his ability to think on his feet and respond appropriately to any questions from the bench is highly impressive.'
Emma Toner
1

Emma Toner

Compass Chambers
Emma has fantastic legal knowledge and a great eye for detail. She is a skilled orator.'
Clare Connelly
2

Clare Connelly

Compass Chambers
Shane Dundas
2

Shane Dundas

Ampersand Advocates
Carla Fraser
2

Carla Fraser

Compass Chambers
An outstanding, tenacious advocate. She has excellent empathy with clients and always delivers sound legal advice.'
Jennifer Nicholson-White
2

Jennifer Nicholson-White

Ampersand Advocates

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
1

Kenneth Young

Terra Firma Chambers
Jonathan Deans
1

Jonathan Deans

Arnot Manderson Advocates
Michael Way
1

Michael Way

Ampersand Advocates