Simon Bowie KC
Ampersand AdvocatesSimon is very considerate and takes into account all matters impacting his clients in the provision of his advice to them. He is well respected by the clients he represents.
Personal injury and medical negligence
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.
Una Doherty KC
Ampersand AdvocatesDuncan Hamilton KC
Arnot Manderson AdvocatesLisa Henderson KC
Ampersand AdvocatesMaria Maguire KC
Ampersand AdvocatesRobert Milligan KC
Compass ChambersGeoffrey Mitchell KC
Ampersand AdvocatesGraham Primrose KC
Ampersand AdvocatesLesley Shand KC
Compass ChambersLesley has been at the top of her game for many years. She is very analytical, and her attention to detail is hugely impressive. Her advocacy skills are at a very high level and she is regarded as one of the "go-to" seniors at the Scottish Bar.
Astrid Smart KC
Compass ChambersAstrid is one of the very best. She has everything you could ask for in an advocate. She has a superbly analytical mind, a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of even the most complex areas of medicine. This is allied to an incredibly compassionate and empathetic approach while never losing the ability to be objective. She is also fearless and will stand up tenaciously for what she feels is right. These qualities make her one of the best negotiators at the Bar.
Lauren Sutherland KC
Ampersand AdvocatesShe is dynamic yet approachable. She is charismatic and charming, as well as exceptionally hardworking. She is dedicated to her clients and always goes the extra mile to get the best possible results.
Isla Davie KC
Ampersand AdvocatesAmber Galbraith KC
Compass ChambersVinit Khurana KC
Ampersand AdvocatesEuan Mackenzie KC
Ampersand AdvocatesJames McConnell KC
Ampersand AdvocatesDavid McNaughtan KC
Compass ChambersHe is very experienced in the personal injury sphere. He considers claims in detail and on the advocacy side, he is confident and clear in his position before the Court.
Paul Reid KC
Ampersand AdvocatesDouglas Ross KC
Ampersand AdvocatesDouglas' preparation in every case is a counsel of perfection. No stone is left unturned. He carefully reads all instructions and papers. He gets to the nub of any problems in a case and works out how best to solve them. These careful analytical skills are combined with excellent overall judgement. In court, he is well prepared, with finely focused submissions and has the ear of the bench.
Laura Thomson KC
Arnot Manderson AdvocatesHelen Watts KC
Axiom AdvocatesAndrew Webster KC
Themis AdvocatesCalum Wilson KC
Compass Chambers2026 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.