Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Administrative & Public Law - Scotland
What the Team is Known For
Anderson Strathern is known for acting on behalf of a wide group of regulators, and governmental and non-departmental public bodies on administrative and public law matters. The team has a notable focus on assisting with data protection and freedom of information policies and appeals. Other key strengths of the firm include healthcare regulatory and disciplinary matters. It offers a depth of experience in both contentious and non-contentious work.
Strengths
Anderson Strathern have a great pipeline of lawyers from very senior to junior people. They are all extremely well prepared and ensure we remain on top of laws.
The lawyers at Anderson Strathern have strategic thinking and an understanding of our needs. Their knowledge and integrity is impressive.
Work Highlights
Anderson Strathern continue to advise the Parole Board for Scotland on various judicial reviews. Recently, the team successfully appealed the court's decision to introduce a proportionality test.
Notable practitioners
Robert Carr is a solicitor advocate who has extensive expertise in advising clients on all manner of administrative and public law matters. He is highly sought after for his experience handling judicial review proceedings, often related to health and social care.
His advice was always invaluable to us. He is incredibly knowledgeable, his responsiveness to our needs and the quality of advice given was second to none.
Catriona Watt is a partner at Anderson Strathern. She has considerable strength in advising clients on judicial review challenges and a wide range of public law regulatory matters. She has particular expertise in the healthcare sector.
Catriona is a hugely experienced partner.
Catriona is a very expert and very diligent lawyer.