Fred Mackintosh KC
An excellent advocate, who has the ability to marshal large quantities of information and identify the relevant issues.'
At Terra Firma Chambers, members of the stable have been kept especially busy acting for parties in the high-profile Scottish COVID-19 inquiry and the Scottish Hospitals inquiry. In the case of the latter, Fred Mackintosh KC is appearing as senior counsel in the investigation into whether potentially deficient water and ventilation systems in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and Royal Hospital for Children caused an avoidable risk to patients’ health. Turning to the juniors, Graham Dunlop is acting in the ongoing Scottish COVID-19 inquiry. Scott Blair is ‘thorough, authoritative and approachable’.
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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.
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Leading Juniors
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Scott Blair
Scott is authoritative and approachable. He has a calm and assured manner in court.'
Graham Dunlop
Graham's advice is timely and well considered. He is a capable advocate who is adept at putting a witness at ease, and thereby getting the best from them.'
Rising stars
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