Personal Injury

Ampersand Advocates is a highly regarded stable for personal injury matters with "a superb range of senior and junior counsel." Members act for both pursuers and defenders, including several major insurers, in the full range of claims, and offer considerable expertise in the handling of catastrophic injury cases arising from road traffic and workplace accidents. The team is also well regarded for its expertise in complex product liability and occupiers' liability disputes and matters involving accidents abroad. Recent matters include acting on behalf of an individual pursuer in their claim against EasyJet where the airline was found to be liable for the pursuer's injuries after falling out of a wheelchair. Interviewees report: "Its advocates are extremely knowledgeable in their specialisms, as well as having the ability to clearly communicate with clients and provide pragmatic solutions."

"The clerks are excellent. Alan Moffat in particular is a very good lead clerk."

"The clerking team is one of the best I have come across. You know that you are in safe hands."

"Alan Moffat has a very calm demeanour and there's no sense of anything being too much; he takes it all in stride. I think he is about as good as they get."

Graham Primrose KC acts for both pursuers and defenders, and is considered an expert in aviation-related cases. He is capable of handling catastrophic injury as well as asbestos-related claims. "Graham is an expert in personal injury law and takes a very sensible and pragmatic approach." "Graham is exceptional at what he does. He is very straight down the line with clients and employs clearly thought-out tactics. He has great depth of knowledge and pushes cases as hard as he can." "Graham has outstanding technical knowledge. His presentation skills in court are second to none and he brings a gravitas which immediately gives an advantage to clients." "Graham is an excellent negotiator. He knows precisely when to go up, when to stick and how to get the best out of the case. He also has a great manner with clients." "Graham brings a real wealth of experience and good attention to detail."

Maria Maguire KC is a towering figure in both personal injury and clinical negligence matters. She specialises in complex catastrophic injury claims, as well as fatal accidents, abuse claims and psychiatric injuries. She is further equipped to handle sophisticated bullying and harassment at work claims. She acts on behalf of defenders including several local authorities, insurers and professional bodies. She is also regularly instructed to act on behalf of individual pursuers. "It is hugely reassuring to have Maria on a case. She knows it all inside out and always has valuable insight to offer." "Maria is one of a kind, I would use her in every case if I could. She is so experienced and thorough."

Euan Mackenzie KC is skilled in a number of areas relating to personal injury, including employers' liability, catastrophic injury and fatal accident claims.He has recently been active in public inquiries and receives praise from the market for his medical knowledge. "Euan is one of the best advocates in the serious injury field. He is excellent to work with, responsive and great with clients. Tactically, he is exceptional but also very pragmatic." "Euan is one of the most impressive advocates that I have come across. He has an incredibly sharp legal mind and is very good with people." "Euan is senior counsel of choice in catastrophic injury cases. When we have Euan involved in our cases, we know that we have the best possible representation for our clients." "Euan anticipates the problems and is very calm and highly respected. He is a good negotiator."

Lisa Henderson KC maintains a varied practice, often handling employers' liability, product liability and road traffic accident claims. She is respected for her medical knowledge and her ability to apply it to catastrophic injury and fatalaccident claims. She acts for both pursuers and defenders. "Lisa is a top-level silk with superb communication skills applied to both the client and the decision maker."

Simon Di Rollo KC is a specialist in high-value and complex catastrophic injury claims. He has a broad practice covering industrial disease, employers' liability and medical negligence claims. His capabilities include disputes concerning the calculation of damages in personal injury awards. He has experience appearing before the Scottish courts at all levels, as well as the House of Lords and the Supreme Court. "Simon is an expert in asbestos litigation and complex historical abuse cases as well. He is very good in all aspects, particularly his expertise, negotiation skills and advocacy."

Douglas Ross KC is noted for his extensive experience acting for the Scottish Government at fatal accident inquiries. He also regularly represents health boards at inquiries into deaths in hospital. "Douglas is extremely thorough and well respected by all his peers and the court. He is so well prepared and good in negotiations."

Jennifer Nicholson-White has a varied personal injury practice and regularly acts for both defenders and pursuers. She is noted for her expertise in claims arising from accidents at work or on the road. "Jennifer deals effectively with clients and the other side. She has extensive experience and a lovely manner, which she uses to obtain the best possible results." "She is fantastic at dealing with clients going through a really difficult time in their lives. She can cut through issues with a degree of compassion and accuracy that is extremely enviable." "Jennifer is diligent and responsive. Her advice is thorough and she goes the extra mile to deliver." "Jennifer has a lovely empathetic approach. She is very calm and has brilliant technical expertise." "Jennifer is proactive, hard-working and knowledgeable. She always comes along prepared with an argument and gets you thinking. She is very personable and easy to get on with."

Alan Cowan has experience of appearing in serious personal injury claims arising from road traffic accidents and accidents at work. He is well regarded for his handling of claims involving issues surrounding liability, and he also practises in employment law. "Alan is a very good technical advocate who understands the client and commercial issues." "Alan is excellent with clients and has the ability to explain complex legal concepts in a precise way while providing pragmatic advice and solutions." "Alan is an expert in personal injury law, particularly in high-value and complex cases."

Christian Marney acts primarily for defenders in a wide range of personal injury cases, including occupiers' liability, health and safety, and industrial disease claims. He is routinely instructed by major insurers as well as individuals, companies, solicitors and construction professionals.He is particularly strongin casesthat involve tricky quantum issues. "Christian is a thorough advocate who gives practical advice and has the ear of the court."

Isla Davie KC is a talented silk who acts for both pursuers and defenders.She has a wide-ranging civil practice which spans both personal injury and medical negligence claims. She has a reputation for taking a methodical and considered approach to cases.Her capabilities include representing pursuers and defenders, and she is frequently instructed by local authorities and businesses. "Isla is very well prepared, a very firm negotiator who has a warm manner with pursuers."

Shane Dundas is a skilled advocate focused on issues of liability. He has particular strength acting in personal injury cases in the healthcare sector. "Shane is a very capable and conscientious junior."