Chambers Review
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Commercial Dispute Resolution - Scotland (Bar)
What the Team is Known For
Ampersand Advocates is admired for its skilful work in high-profile commercial disputes. The stable offers a large team comprising highly rated advocates at the senior and junior levels. The advocates are instructed on behalf of corporations and financial institutions and are involved in a variety of related areas of practice including intellectual property and insolvency. Recent work highlights include DeepMatter Group Plc v University of Glasgow, a dispute concerning the usage of information under a license agreement.
Strengths
Ampersand's clerking team are a pleasure to work with.
I would have no hesitation instructing this set in complex and sophisticated matters The depth and breadth of their team is very strong.
Ampersand are distinguished by the depth and breadth of their stable of advocates, with top talent in almost every field in civil litigation and dispute resolution.
Notable practitioners
Robert Howie KC undertakes instructions in all areas of commercial law but is especially celebrated for the depth of his knowledge in marine law cases. He is also highly regarded for complex construction, insolvency and professional negligence disputes. He is experienced in appearing before the UK Supreme Court and the Inner and Outer Houses of the Court of Session.
Robert is embedded in the law; he loves the culture of law and knows it very well. He has the answers to obscure questions – Howie is just like having a human AI.
Ross Anderson is a strong junior with a very good reputation in the market. He is highlighted for acting in a wide range of high-value commercial disputes, as well as in tax and property matters. He has experience appearing before the sheriff courts and the Court of Session. He is particularly adept at handling cross-border matters.
Ross is extremely easy to work with and always gives solid, practical advice to agents and clients. He always has the client's best interests in mind.
Timothy Young is frequently instructed, led or unled, in complex disputes involving commercial contracts, property and other issues.
Tim is the best advocate I have worked with in my career. He is absolutely excellent, and he has the knowledge and skill to transform our approach to cases.
Giles Reid is a notable junior who cultivates a broad commercial practice. He acts in cases in the Court of Session and is instructed in litigation concerning contract disputes, property, loan agreements and other matters.
Giles Reid's is extremely intelligent and highly capable in breaking down complicated legal issues into practical advice that can be taken forward by commercial clients.
Eoghainn MacLean is a well-respected advocate who is well placed to handle complex commercial disputes. He also offers strength in property, professional liability and competition claims.
Eoghainn is very thorough and knowledgeable. He is a very good advocate.
Laura-Anne van der Westhuizen KC's commercial practice focuses on representing the Scottish government in cases concerning procurement, compulsory purchase and other matters. She has additional experience acting in complex claims arising from corporate insolvency.
Her knowledge and ability to get her head around very complex concepts is extremely impressive. She is outstanding, truly outstanding
Mark Boni has experience as a solicitor and at the Bar in a range of commercial litigation. He is regularly instructed in contractual and intellectual property disputes.
He often sets out complex facts and legal issues in a clear and concise way that helps lay clients understand it with ease.
Michael Way has strength in commercial property matters. He is also noted for expertise in other areas such as shareholder disputes and insolvency.
His commercial awareness coupled with his analytical skills mean he is one of the go-to junior counsel for us on any commercial disputes.
In addition to his experience as a solicitor, Nicholas McAndrew is highly sought after as a junior for his commercial and client-friendly approach to commercial disputes. He focuses his practice on disputes in the construction sector.
Nick is an excellent junior advocate who has the ear of the court. He is able to distil complex facts and law into easy to digest advice.
Usman Tariq is a well-regarded barrister with broad experience across a range of high-value commercial, insolvency, banking and contractual disputes. He impresses with his work on high-profile IP matters. He also elicits praise for his strong work ethic and approachable style during cases. His experience covers litigation at all levels of the Scottish court system and before the UK Supreme Court.
He knows how to appeal to the ear of the court. He's well prepared. and you know the judges are listening to him.
