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Administrative & Public Law - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Aidan O'Neill KC is involved in cases of the most profound constitutional significance, appearing before the highest courts in the UK and EU. He specialises in challenges against government policy on public law, human rights or EU law grounds. He is renowned for his willingness to argue difficult cases, predominantly on behalf of petitioners.
Strengths
Aidan's cross-examination is immaculate. He is one of the very best KCs in terms of commitment and knowledge.
By far, Aidan is the leading public law KC at the Scottish Bar. He generates incredibly high-quality work.
Aidan is a most able advocate in search of the novel arguments to push the development of the law. He is deeply learned and very combative in court.
Aidan has extraordinarily knowledge of the law which cannot be surpassed by anybody and the ability to find issues in a very creative and thoughtful way. His advocacy is robust and respectful.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Aidan O'Neill KC practices across England, Wales and Scotland and is therefore well placed to advise on all aspects of human rights law in the context of the legal systems north and south of the border. He is highly regarded for his finely tuned advocacy skills and has appeared before the Supreme Court, the Court of Justice of the European Union and the European Court of Human Rights.
Strengths
Aidan is an exuberant and articulate advocate, who is very nice to work with.
Aidan O'Neill has an encyclopaedic knowledge of European human rights law.
Aidan O'Neill is one of the very best KCs in terms of commitment and knowledge.
Aidan has a brilliant ability to find a way through even the most complicated legal issues.
Aidan has a dominant style in court, and clients always feel like he has given the fight they want him to give in any case. He is a real tour de force.
Employment - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Aidan O'Neill KC of Ampersand Advocates is a highly respected practitioner who is noted for his practice in employment and equality law, which is strongly informed by his market-leading expertise in public law and human rights.
Strengths
Aidan is rightly seen as one of the leading silks at the Scottish Bar.
Aidan O'Neill is a powerhouse.