Crime and regulatory

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
Fred Mackintosh KC
Terra Firma Chambers
An excellent advocate, who has the ability to marshal large quantities of information and identify the relevant issues.'
1
Gavin Anderson KC
Compass Chambers
Gavin masters the detail of complex cases with ease and is able to explain things to clients in a clear and measured way. He is very easy to work with and turns things around very quickly.'
1
Peter Gray KC
Compass Chambers
He combines an outstanding intellect with a pragmatic and commercial approach to cases thereby ensuring that clients receive both technically excellent and practical advice at every stage of a case.'
1
Duncan Hamilton KC
Arnot Manderson Advocates
Duncan is a superb communicator, and is able to represent the client's position with clarity. A fearless advocate.'
1
Murdo MacLeod KC
Compass Chambers
His polite and disarming style is unbeatable when combined with his razor-sharp intellect, incredible work ethic and tactical brilliance.'
1
Barry Smith KC
Compass Chambers
His attention to detail, technical knowledge and legal problem-solving is exceptional. He has a wonderful manner and approach with clients, and is always able to suitably condense very complex legal advice into a straight forward and easily understandable way.'
1
Andrew Webster KC
Themis Advocates
Andrew is a fantastic orator, and a very knowledgeable and experienced advocate.'
2
Simon Bowie KC
Ampersand Advocates
Clients respond to his calm authority and trust him to fight their cases.'
2
Alasdair Burnet KC
Terra Firma Chambers
2
Isla Davie KC
Ampersand Advocates
She is a very skilled performer in court - her manner with witnesses when taking evidence is excellent.'
2
Jamie Dawson KC
Ampersand Advocates
2
Una Doherty KC
Ampersand Advocates
A steel fist in a silk glove.'
2
Fiona Drysdale KC
Ampersand Advocates
2
Lisa Henderson KC
Ampersand Advocates
2
Geoffrey Mitchell KC
Ampersand Advocates
A silk whose calm and amiable manner fronts a razor sharp mind.'
2
Paul Reid KC
Ampersand Advocates
An all-round super advocate.'
2
Susanne Tanner KC
Ampersand Advocates
An expert in her field.'
2
Angela Grahame KC
Compass Chambers
Angela is simply outstanding in every respect. Her judgement, decision making and advice are exceptional. Her advocacy skills are phenomenal - she is a joy to watch.'
2
Claire Mitchell KC
Compass Chambers
A remarkable advocate. She is engaging and supportive, and incredibly insightful.'
2
Mark Stewart KC
Compass Chambers
Mark always has total command of the brief. He has a complete understanding of the issues involved. In court, his cross examination of witnesses is always focused and precise.'

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
James McConnell KC
Ampersand Advocates
1
Usman Tariq KC
Ampersand Advocates
An able advocate who is good on his feet.'
1
Laura Thomson KC
Arnot Manderson Advocates
She is a fabulous lawyer - incisive, creative and committed. She approaches cases with rigour and insight, allowing her to see connections and draw out overarching themes no matter how complex and technical the subject matter. Her witness handling skills are a masterclass. She is a delight to work with.'