Ampersand Advocates is home to a ‘formidable selection of counsel’ with ‘considerable depth of experience and expertise in clinical negligence and personal injury work’. Lisa Henderson KC is ‘extremely knowledgeable’, with an excellent track record in handling complex clinical negligence claims involving birth injuries and brain and spinal injuries. Una Doherty KC is regularly instructed by defenders in high-value obstetric negligence claims. Turning to the junior end of the stable, Jennifer Nicholson-White is representing the defender in a compensation claim brought under the Damages (Scotland) Act 2011. The claim was brought by the siblings of the defender’s former girlfriend, who had died by suicide in 2016, on the grounds that the defender’s abusive behaviour was a primary factor leading to the death of their sister. The ‘incredible advocate’ Shane Dundas‘ ’strategic thinking, legal skills, communication and attention to detail are second to none‘. Archie MacSporran KC has retired from practice.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'Alan Moffat is a real fixer of problems and clearly understands the challenges faced by solicitors.'
- 'All the clerks at Ampersand are approachable, knowledgeable and very keen to assist. Alan Moffat does a great job in leading an efficient team.'
- 'Sheena Hume and Alan Moffat are particularly helpful and excellent at navigating complex issues.'
- 'The clerks are excellent.'
- 'Ampersand are a simply stellar stable.'
- 'An impressive set of advocates.'
Lawyers
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
Una is excellent. She is able to deal with really complex clinical negligence and medical cases, but presents the evidence and issues in a clear and focused way. One of the leading clinical negligence counsel in Scotland.'
Lisa Henderson KC
A methodical and extremely knowledgeable advocate.'
Maria Maguire KC
Maria is a phenomenal negotiator. She is meticulous in her approach to any case and is always thoroughly prepared. She is a force to be reckoned with.'
Geoffrey Mitchell KC
He is very experienced and practical. A counsel who is certainly not scared to run a case if necessary but also has a very good grasp of the risk inherent in litigation.'
Graham Primrose KC
Graham is ferociously detailed and forensic. He is extremely bright, personable, a strategic thinker, robust, tenacious and an absolute expert in his field.'
Lauren Sutherland KC
Lauren will give a case her detailed attention and pursue it as far as it possibly can be, she won't baulk at running cases and never shies away from a difficult issue. She is unrivalled in her knowledge and expertise in this area. She is fair to her opponents but never surrenders a point well made.'
Alan Dewar KC
Vinit Khurana KC
Euan Mackenzie KC
He is a very safe pair of hands.'
Douglas Ross KC
Douglas is a brilliant personal injury lawyer. A master of detail and totally calm in the face of a storm.'
2024 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.
James McConnell KC
A strong leader who is willing to go the extra mile to achieve an excellent result.'
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.
Jennifer Nicholson-White
She is very direct yet detail-oriented, which is best seen to devastating effect in cross-examination. She excels in medical negligence cases.'
Shane Dundas
He has a keen eye for detail and provides sound and comprehensive advice. He is extremely approachable.'
Ayla Iridag
A technically brilliant advocate.'