Professional Negligence

Alastair Duncan KC is recommended for his expertise in handling professional negligence matters pertaining to the legal sector, while also offering experience in matters concerning surveying.

"Alastair is a leader in the field of professional liability. He brings the experience, intellect and gravitas these cases demand."

"Alastair is a pre-eminent senior counsel for the defence of claims against solicitors and counsel. He is the preferred choice of those instructing us."

"Alastair isour preferred choice for Senior Counsel. He is excellent in all areas."

"Alastair is one of our go-to senior counsel. He is easy to work with and provides clear, succinct advice in complex cases."

Ewen Campbell enjoys a growing reputation for his abilities in the professional negligence field, particularly in solicitors' negligence.

"Ewen is an outstanding junior counsel. Very often our preferred choice, he is extremely well instructed. extremely intelligent and very impressive on his feet."

Roddy Dunlop KC continues to excel in the professional negligence sphere, handling matters relating to the legal profession. He handles such cases as part of a far broader practice that encompasses a variety of commercial disputes.

"Roddy is a lead senior counsel for professional negligence disputes. He is a heavy hitter, has impeccable legal ability and is an extremely robust counsel who brings considerable gravitas."

Scott Manson is a hard-working and detail-oriented advocate who operates a varied practice, handling negligence claims against professionals from the legal, financial and construction sectors.

"Scott is our first-choice advocate. He is exceptionally good and rated by clients."

"Scott is an excellent advocate in commercial and professional negligence."

Adam McKinlay has rapidly made a name for himself in the professional negligence field. He has acted for pursuers and in defending solicitors' firms, typically in cases concerning property transactions with an element of fraud.

"Adam is very bright, tactically astute and has a good feel for the commercial needs of different clients. We regard him highly."

"Adam is fast becoming one of our go-to junior counsel. He is phenomenally intelligent and extremely hard-working."

"Adam is a commercial, user-friendly advocate. He is one of our top choices."

Gavin Walker KC enjoys a burgeoning reputation at the Scottish Bar for handling a broad range of complex commercial disputes. His professional negligence practice is particularly focused on matters involving construction professionals.

"Gavin Walker is an excellent advocate."

Iain Ferguson KC is recommended for his expertise in handling professional negligence matters pertaining to the legal sector, while also offering experience in matters concerning the surveying and insurance spheres.

"Iain is a silk I have absolute confidence in. His advocacy skill is crystal clear and very persuasive, and he is across all of the detail."

Jonathan Barne KC is well regarded for his professional negligence expertise. He handles claims involving legal and construction professionals, among others. He is also able to draw on his wider expertise in property law.

"Jonathan is a rare breed: good with clients, approachable and exceedingly capable with both written and advocacy work."

"Jonathan has acted for me on both sides of professional negligence disputes and has provided commercial and effective advice."

Chris Paterson is a highly respected junior who excels in a broad array of commercial disputes, with notably strong capabilities in handling professional negligence claims. He is experienced in cases involving solicitors and surveyors, among other professionals.

"Chris is extremely intelligent and has brilliant attention to detail."

Helen Watts handles complex, high-value professional negligence claims against legal, construction and tax professionals. She acts for both claimants and defendants.

"Helen has a steel trap mind. She gives concise advice and carries respect."

"Helen is a leader in this area."