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.

1
Scott Blair
Terra Firma Chambers
Scott is authoritative and approachable. He has a calm and assured manner in court.'
1
Ayla Iridag
Ampersand Advocates
Ayla is a very assured and knowledgeable junior. She has analytical abilities beyond her year of call.'
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.'
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.'
1
Emma Toner
Compass Chambers
Emma has fantastic legal knowledge and a great eye for detail. She is a skilled orator.'
2
Shane Dundas
Ampersand Advocates
2
Jennifer Nicholson-White
Ampersand Advocates
2
Clare Connelly
Compass Chambers
2
Carla Fraser
Compass Chambers
An outstanding, tenacious advocate. She has excellent empathy with clients and always delivers sound legal advice.'

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.

1
Michael Way
Ampersand Advocates
1
Jonathan Deans
Arnot Manderson Advocates
1
Kenneth Young
Terra Firma Chambers