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.
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Scott Blair
Terra Firma Chambers
Scott is erudite and learned, with expertise in licensing probably unmatched in Scotland. He is particularly useful for drawing in case law from other jurisdictions and has a keen awareness of the bigger picture in terms of regulatory and administrative law requirements. He has a pleasant manner and is good at explaining difficult concepts in simple terms.
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Graham Dunlop
Terra Firma Chambers
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Shane Dundas
Ampersand Advocates
Shane is easy to instruct and will guide you through the case in a clear, coherent manner and provide concise and expert legal advice to achieve the best outcome for your client. His advocacy skills are impeccable in court and when negotiating with the opposing party.
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Ayla Iridag
Ampersand Advocates
A confident and informed junior counsel. Excellent tactician, with a good understanding of the laws of evidence. Astute to the needs of the client. A bright lawyer.
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Kate Bennett
Compass Chambers
Good on her feet in court and tenacious in negotiating for her client.
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Clare Connelly
Compass Chambers
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Carla Fraser
Compass Chambers
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Jennifer Nicholson-White
Ampersand Advocates
She is dedicated to her vocation.
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Chris Stephen
Ampersand Advocates
Chris's questioning of witnesses is very clear and his command of the room is far in excess of his years of call. He is doing very well.
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Michael Way
Ampersand Advocates
Michael has a voracious appetite for work, is efficient in its execution, and is extremely alert to the nuances of a legal argument.
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.
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Kenneth Young
Terra Firma Chambers
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Scott Clair
Ampersand Advocates
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Jonathan Deans
Arnot Manderson Advocates
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Elaine Smith
Compass Chambers
Elaine is a standout advocate. She is very approachable, knowledgeable, and highly effective in court. Elaine quickly gets up to speed in complex cases. She can confidently manage sensitive matters, and she has a strong grasp of the relevant considerations for each client.
