Property, planning and construction

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.

Alasdair Burnet KC
1

Alasdair Burnet KC

Terra Firma Chambers
Consistently excellent service from both advocates and clerks. Clerks are highly responsive and efficient.
James Findlay KC
1

James Findlay KC

Terra Firma Chambers
James is good with clients. He has an air of authority; that's recognized by the bench. At his best, he is a captivating advocate; he is always fluent and persuasive. He writes well and is astonishingly productive.
Ruth Crawford KC
1

Ruth Crawford KC

1Six Chambers
Robert Howie KC
1

Robert Howie KC

Ampersand Advocates
Ailsa Wilson KC
1

Ailsa Wilson KC

Ampersand Advocates
Ailsa is a first-class KC, very well respected and with the ear of the court. Ailsa combines deep knowledge and experience with attention to consistently deliver excellent advice.
Douglas Armstrong KC
2

Douglas Armstrong KC

Terra Firma Chambers
Very approachable, responsive, and proactive. Emma Potter is a star, always going above and beyond to assist.
Jonathan Barne KC
2

Jonathan Barne KC

Axiom Advocates
John MacGregor KC
2

John MacGregor KC

Axiom Advocates
Marcus McKay KC
2

Marcus McKay KC

Ampersand Advocates
Marcus is extremely thorough in preparing a case. He is very good with clients and is part of the 'project team' rather than sitting at arm's length as some Counsel do.
Laura-Anne Van Der Westhuizen KC
2

Laura-Anne Van Der Westhuizen KC

Ampersand Advocates

2026 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.

Ross Anderson KC
1

Ross Anderson KC

Ampersand Advocates
Timothy Young KC
1

Timothy Young KC

1Six Chambers