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6th
September
2011

Marathon Effort for Cancer Research

Maria Maguire QC set to take part in Shine marathon on 10 September

30th
August
2011

Ampersand welcomes new silk appointment

Eugene Creally QC amongst latest Queen's Counsel appointments

8th
August
2011

EU Law for UK Lawyers

Ampersand's Aidan O'Neill QC has new book published.

15th
July
2011

Ampersand boosts membership

Ampersand is delighted to welcome Dorothy Bain QC, Paul Reid and Usman Tariq to the stable

17th
June
2011

Periodic Payments/Lump Sum settlements – Guidance on the issues and template styles for periodic payments in Scotland

The Opinion of Lord Stewart in D’ Parent and Guardian v Greater Glasgow Health Board has now been issued

16th
May
2011

Call in the experts

Geoffrey Mitchell QC writes on expert witness immunity

11th
May
2011

A Challenge for Europe’s Judges

Ian Forrester QC writes on the Review of Fines in Competition Cases

14th
April
2011

Case comment: AXA Insurance & other Judicial Review of the Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions)(Scotland) Act 2009

Alan Dewar QC comments on validity of Damages Act being upheld by Inner House

12th
April
2011

Damages (Asbestos-related Conditions) (Scotland) Act 2009

Inner House Opinion issued on AXA Insurance & others Judicial Review of ASP

5th
April
2011

Essential Advocacy Skills Training

Ampersand's David Thomson to speak at LSA seminar

22nd
March
2011

The Englishing of Scots criminal law? – The Advocate-General’s proposals for the appeals to the Supreme Court in criminal cases from Scotland

Ampersand's Aidan O'Neill QC writes for UKSC Blog

21st
March
2011

Key updates on clinical negligence and catastrophic injury claims

Ampersand hosts seminar on important recent developments

25th
February
2011

Case Preview: R (Adams) v Secretary of State for Justice: when are the “not-guilty” not “innocent”?

Ampersand's Aidan O'Neill QC writes for UKSC Blog

24th
February
2011

FV Trident findings released

Report on rehearing of formal investigation of the sunken trawler published

9th
February
2011

C5’s 6th Obstetric Negligence Forum

Ampersand's Lisa Henderson set to discuss assessing Quantum in Obstetric Negligence Cases

1st
February
2011

Ampersand member at House of Commons Committee

Aidan O'Neill QC speaks on prisoner voting rights

27th
January
2011

Seminar on Personal Injury Trusts & Guardianships

Ampersand's Maria Maguire QC set to chair discussion on administration of funds in high value cases

24th
January
2011

Ampersand lends support to local school

Ampersand joins nationwide Schools Law Web initiative

4th
January
2011

New Year Honour for Graham Bell QC

Retired Ampersand QC awarded OBE

15th
December
2010

EU Law, Freedom of Information and Data Protection

Aidan O'Neill QC considers Freedom of information with EU Law in his forthcoming book

26th
October
2010

Ampersand recommendations in Chambers & Partners UK 2011 and European edition

17 listings for Ampersand QCs and Advocates noted in the latest editions of the independent legal directory including their top Band 1 ranking.

22nd
October
2010

Asylum Law Beyond The First Tier Tribunal

Ampersand member set to be Keynote speaker at Scottish Refuge Council Seminar

18th
October
2010

The curtailment of criminal appeals to London

Aidan O'Neill QC responds to “Devolution issues and acts of the Lord Advocate: an informal consultation”

12th
October
2010

‘The Key’ to Judicial Review of Legislation

Ampersand’s lecture series continues this November with a lecture on Public Law

21st
September
2010

Opening of new legal year

Lord President marks opening of the new legal year with ceremony

7th
September
2010

23 listings for Ampersand in Legal 500 2010

Ampersand has had recommendations across 7 areas of law in new Legal 500 edition

27th
August
2010

New silk for Ampersand

Robert Weir QC amongst latest Queen's Counsel appointments

23rd
July
2010

Brain Injury Case Management - Putting a Kilt on it

Ampersand's Brian Fitzpatrick will chair the BABICM Inaugural Scottish Conference on 7 October

16th
July
2010

Some Reflections on Religion, Sexuality and the Possible Transatlantic Implications...

Ampersand's Aidan O'Neill QC writes for UKSC Blog

21st
June
2010

Law Degree for Ampersand Clerk

Ampersand is delighted to announce that head clerk, Alan Moffat, has graduated with an LL.B

3rd
June
2010

Opinion: Religion and the Judiciary

Ampersand's Aidan O'Neill QC writes for UKSC Blog

2nd
June
2010

Justice still on the Menu for Cafe Owner even in the dark days of war

Simon Di Rollo QC writes on the ability of the legal system to give a fair hearing even at a time of national emergency

1st
June
2010

Scottish Young Lawyers Association Annual Conference

Ampersand's Aidan O'Neill QC amongst speakers at SYLA Conference

26th
May
2010

Ampersand welcomes new member

We are delighted to announce the arrival of Catherine Devaney to our ranks

25th
May
2010

Faculty of Advocates Summer 2010 Newsletter

The most recent newsletter from the Faculty of Advocates is now available.

18th
May
2010

Ampersand feature in "Who's who in PI litigation"

The Law Society of Scotland's Journal magazine feature aims to showcase sectors of the Scottish legal profession

31st
March
2010

Scottish Legal Aid Board appointment for Alastair Kinroy QC

Ampersand member amongst latest appoinments to Scottish Legal Aid Board

29th
March
2010

Douglas Ross Appointed Second Standing Junior

We are delighted to annouce that Ampersand member Douglas Ross has been appointed as Second Standing Junior to the Scottish Government.

10th
March
2010

Ampersand Member to speak at Conference for Corporate Insolvency Specialists

Ampersand's David Thomson has been invited to speak at a Discussion Group for Corporate Insolvency Specialists on 22nd April in Dunkeld.

11th
February
2010

Faculty of Advocates Spring Newsletter

The most recent newsletter from the Faculty of Advocates is now available.

18th
January
2010

Paralegal diploma for Ampersand Deputy Clerk

Congratulations to Jennifer Macleod on passing her Civil Court Practice Paralegal diploma

7th
January
2010

Power line upgrade given go-ahead

The Beauly-Denny power line project has received consent, with the assistance of two Counsel from Ampersand

18th
December
2009

Ampersand welcomes new member

Ampersand is delighted to announce the arrival of Laura-Anne van der Westhuzien, the latest member of the Faculty of Advocates

4th
December
2009

Scottish appeals at the UK Supreme Court

Ampersand's Aidan O'Neill QC writes for the UK Supreme Court blog

12th
November
2009

Ampersand recommendations in Chambers & Partners UK 2010 and European edition

9 listings for Ampersand QCs and Advocates noted in the latest editions of the independent legal directory including their top Band 1 ranking.

13th
October
2009

The Key dates for November

Ampersand's exciting new lecture series continues this November with two lectures, one on Public Law and the other on Health & Safety

9th
October
2009

Faculty of Advocates Autumn Newsletter

The most recent newsletter from the Faculty of Advocates is now available.

16th
September
2009

Creditor protection enhanced in the Commercial Court

In a landmark judgment in the Commercial Court, Lord Glennie has removed the pressure felt by some creditors that there was no alternative but to accept the views of others

11th
September
2009

Legal 500 rank 22 Ampersand members in 2009 edition

We are delighted to announce that the latest edition of Legal 500 has listed 22 members of Ampersand in their editorial section.

4th
September
2009

3 new QC appointments for Ampersand

Ampersand's Geoffrey Mitchell, Simon Bowie and Craig Sandison are amongst the latest appointments

24th
August
2009

Ampersand are now on Twitter

As part of Ampersand's commitment to engage with the legal profession, Ampersand will now post regular updates on Stable news and development on the popular social networking site

19th
August
2009

Ampersand set to host further "CPD for New Lawyers" seminars

In collaboration with the Law Society of Scotland's Update and the Scottish Young Lawyers Association, Ampersand will again host seminars under the “CPD for New Lawyers” scheme.

17th
August
2009

Electronic diary portal

As Ampersand go fully electronic with counsels diaries, a diary portal for agents to access diaries is now available at the Stable

3rd
August
2009

Standing Junior Counsel appointments

Two juniors from Ampersand are amongst the latest appointments to the Advocate General for Scotland's Standing Junior Counsel list

10th
July
2009

Northern Ireland Billy Wright Inquiry

The legal team from Faculty of Advocates, including Ampersand's Eugene Creally, preparing final submissions.

3rd
July
2009

Faculty of Advocates Summer Newsletter

The most recent edition of the Faculty's newsletter is now available.

2nd
June
2009

Ampersand launches ambitious national lecture series

We are delighted to announce the launch of an exciting new lecture series under the banner of ‘The Key’.

29th
May
2009

Ampersand member key speaker at SYLA annual conference

Susanne Tanner was invited to be a key speaker at the Scottish Young Lawyer's Association Annual Conference.

28th
May
2009

Outer House first consideration of section 18 of Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985

The recent opinion of Lady Clark in DM v JM and Another is the first opinion from the Outer House and contains some useful comment on the interpretation of section 1 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985

27th
May
2009

Ampersand member to address Property Litigation Association

Ampersand's David Thomson has been invited to address the Property Litigation Association at their meeting on Wednesday 27 May 2009.

8th
May
2009

Ampersand welcomes Fergus Thomson back to the Scottish Bar

We are pleased to announce that Fergus Thomson has returned to practice as an Advocate and has joined Ampersand

17th
April
2009

Leading University Professors link with Ampersand

Ampersand is pleased to announce a formal link with two of Scotland’s leading academics who will assist Ampersand to provide academic resources in the coming year.

2nd
April
2009

Career advice offered to law students by Ampersand QC

Ampersand's Maria Maguire QC provided one of the keynote addresses as Aberdeen University Law Society hosted a careers evening along with the Solicitor General, Frank Mulholland QC.

31st
March
2009

E-diary booking form

Ampersand has provided a form to assist solicitors and court runners booking diary entries for counsel

12th
March
2009

Panel appointment at "Law in Scotland" conference for Ampersand's Director

Simon Di Rollo QC will be on the Panel during the "Delivering Legal Services" session at the forthcoming Law Society of Scotland's conference of the year.

11th
March
2009

Aberdeen event aims to help law students build a career during the downturn

Ampersand's Maria Maguire QC will address Aberdeen University law students with tips on how to plan for a legal career during the economic downturn, at an event organised by the Aberdeen University Law Society later this month.

27th
February
2009

Ampersand set to host further "Instructing Advocates" seminars

In collaboration with the Law Society of Scotland's Update and the Scottish Young Lawyers Association, Ampersand will again host seminars designed for those new to instructing counsel

17th
December
2008

Success for SFA in racial abuse complaint Judicial Review

Ampersand's Aidan O'Neill QC represents successful respondents in Petition of Kevin Fotheringham for Judicial Review of a decision of the Scottish Football Association Discipline Appeals Tribunal

15th
December
2008

Ampersand member given prestigious appointment

Ampersand member Michael Stuart has recently been instructed to act as junior counsel to Angela Grahame on behalf of the Lord Advocate in the Fingerprint Inquiry.

14th
November
2008

New QC's appointed

Ampersand's Graham Primrose is amongst latest Queen's Counsel appointments

5th
November
2008

Ampersand Stable listings in Chambers and Partners UK 2009

9 listings for Ampersand QCs and Advocates noted in the latest edition of the independent legal directory including their top Band 1 ranking.

31st
October
2008

Standing junior counsel appointments

Scottish Government's recent Standing Junior counsel appointments include 7 from Ampersand

17th
October
2008

Ampersand speaks to CaseCheck

Helen MacKenzie's latest interview is with Ampersand's Michael Stuart.

13th
October
2008

New member joins Ampersand

Jane Munro is the latest member to join.

17th
September
2008

Abolition of mixed doubles rule

Ampersand welcomes the abolition of the mixed doubles rule which we regarded as both anomalous and unworkable.

16th
September
2008

Legal 500 rank 17 Ampersand members in 2008 edition

We are delighted to announce that the Legal 500 has listed 17 members of Ampersand in their latest editorial section.

11th
July
2008

Two new calls for Ampersand

We are delighted to announce the arrival of two newly called members to the stable, Roderick Campbell and Catherine MacColl.

24th
June
2008

JANE G. PATERSON (8 October 1962 - 13 June 2008)

We are all greatly saddened by the sudden passing of our colleague and good friend, Jane Paterson, on Friday 13 June 2008.

6th
June
2008

Eugene Creally joins Ampersand

Ampersand is delighted to announce the arrival of Eugene Creally as a member of the stable.

30th
May
2008

Ampersand set to host two seminars for New Lawyers

We are delighted to be working in collaboration with the Law Society of Scotland's Update and the Scottish Young Lawyers Association to provide two seminars on "How to Instruct Counsel" under the Society's "CPD for New Lawyers series"

22nd
May
2008

Ampersand's Simon Bowie amongst latest Advocate Depute appointments

The Lord Advocate, Elish Angiolini QC, today announced that the legal talent available for prosecuting cases in the High Court has reached an unprecedented level as six new Advocate Deputes were appointed to prosecute cases in the highest courts in the land, including Ampersand's Simon Bowie.

13th
May
2008

The Ampersand Planning and Environmental Law Group is hosting a planning seminar and workshops entitled "Renewable Energy and the Inquiry Process".

We are delighted that The Honourable Lord Mackay of Drumadoon has agreed to chair the event, as he has considerable experience to draw upon during the discussions that will take place over the course of the day. The speakers will include Ailsa Wilson QC, Maurice O'Carroll and Marcus McKay, all of whom have considerable experience in planning and environmental law and practice.

21st
April
2008

The House of Lords has recently issued its judgment in the Scottish case of Simmers v. Innes.

The case concerned the exercise of an option to purchase lands at a price to be determined by reference to a valuation to be produced by a valuer. The defenders declined to complete the transaction arguing that the valuation was not in accordance with the terms of the agreement between the parties and that on a true construction of the agreement the option was exercised by payment of the price by the pursuer on a single day only, that day having now passed. The pursuer sought implement of the option.

18th
April
2008

Ampersand Member invited to address prestigious Insolvency Conference

The annual joint Law Society of Scotland and Institute of Chartered Accountants in Scotland Discussion Group for Corporate Insolvency Specialists, which brings together the country's leading solicitors, accountants and bankers in the field of corporate insolvency takes place at the Dunkeld Hilton on Thursday 24 April.

20th
March
2008

Robert Weir returns to private practice

Following 3 years in the Crown Office as an Advocate Depute, Ampersand member Robert Weir will resume his full time practice at the Bar from today.

19th
March
2008

Barker v Lewis

Sheriff Principal R.A. Dunlop QC has now issued his judgment, in which he departs from the Sheriff's interpretation of the degree of "detriment" a benefited proprietor requires to demonstrate in order to enforce a real burden against a neighbour in terms of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003.

7th
February
2008

Rosaleen Kennedy v The Lord Advocate and Scottish MinistersJean Black v The Lord Advocate and Scottish Ministers

Lord Mackay of Drumadoon has upheld two petitioner's contentions and found that both the Lord Advocate and the Scottish Ministers have acted in a manner incompatible with the Convention rights of the deceased in refusing any inquiry into the deaths of their relatives who died after they had become infected with the Hepatitis C virus while they were under the care of the National Health Service in Scotland.

25th
January
2008

Tawne Overseas Holdings Ltd v The Firm of Newmiln Farm & Others [2008] CSOH 12

Lord Malcolm has just issued his Opinion in this case, which involved an interesting consideration of the law of irritancy in relation to both commercial and agricultural leases. A novel issue in relation to the law on penalty clauses also arose.

18th
January
2008

New member joins Ampersand

Ampersand is delighted to announce that Laurence Kennedy has joined as a member from today.

15th
January
2008

Alan Dewar QC is elected Treasurer of the Faculty of Advocates

As our website goes live we are delighted to announce that Ampersand member Alan Dewar QC has been elected Treasurer of the Faculty of Advocates.

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