Property, planning and construction

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.

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Graham Dunlop
Terra Firma Chambers
Graham is unflappable and firm but fair, even with challenging clients.'
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Denis Garrity
Terra Firma Chambers
He is a diligent and insightful lawyer.'
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Ross Anderson
Ampersand Advocates
An advocate who is very good at getting to grips with and mastering the details of his brief.'
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Eoghainn MacLean
Ampersand Advocates
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Scott Manson
Axiom Advocates
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Nicholas McAndrew
Ampersand Advocates
Nick is a fantastic advocate to work with: he is bright, articulate and commercially focussed. He gets straight to the point. He is robust and tenacious but is also pragmatic and user friendly. Nick is always able to identify different angles and approaches when it comes to presenting arguments.'
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Adam McKinlay
Axiom Advocates
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Maurice O’Carroll
Terra Firma Chambers
Maurice has exceptional knowledge of planning law and renewable energy cases.'
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Timothy Young
Ampersand Advocates
Tim has great attention to detail - he spots the nub of the issue for the client at the outset, and focuses on achieving the best possible outcome for them.'
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Ewen Brown
Terra Firma Chambers
Ewen is a very impressive advocate. He is always thoroughly prepared, and provides valuable, measured and strategic advice underpinned by a remarkable knowledge of the law.'
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Fergus Colquhoun
Terra Firma Chambers
A user-friendly junior whose written and oral advocacy is first rate.'
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Brian Crook
Terra Firma Chambers
Brian is adept at breaking down complex property disputes into an easily understandable opinions. His complete understanding of the issue and relevant law is evident in his examination and cross-examination of witnesses.’
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Louise Cockburn
Ampersand Advocates
Louise is very knowledgeable and a great communicator. She is easily approachable, and demonstrates great advocacy skills in a court setting.'
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Alan Innes
Terra Firma Chambers
He has deep knowledge of property litigation. A junior who shows meticulous attention to detail and a good grasp of complex legal concepts. His advice is clear and client friendly.'
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Charles Oliver
Arnot Manderson Advocates
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Giles Reid
Ampersand Advocates
A fiercely intelligent advocate, with a client-friendly manner. He has a strong presence in the court.'
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Robert Sutherland
Terra Firma Chambers
He has a great ability to break down complex problems for clients into manageable pieces.'

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
He is very responsive, and delivers what is promised. He communicates well with clients.'