Chambers Review
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Administrative & Public Law - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Andrew Webster KC can boast the distinction of having served as First Standing Junior Counsel to the Advocate General for Scotland. His expertise in immigration and human rights is of particular note.
Strengths
Andrew is an excellent advocate with a creative approach balanced with clear direction.
Public & Fatal Accident Inquiries - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Andrew Webster KC represents Scottish Government departments, local authorities and interested parties in high-profile public inquiries and fatal accident inquiries. Recently, he has been appointed by the Home Secretary in a fatal accident inquiry into the shooting by police of Badreddin Adam Bosh, who carried out multiple stabbings. Between 2012 and 2020, Webster was the Treasury Devil in Scotland.
Strengths
Andrew's depth of knowledge, combined with his personable approach, greatly assisted with bringing an inquiry to a successful conclusion on behalf of our client.
Andrew is an excellent advocate. He can communicate sensitive and nuanced issues really well and is able to get his points across succinctly.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Andrew Webster KC [OF THEMIS ADVOCATES] is respected for his varied practice, offering expert human rights advice and representation across areas such as immigration, family and social security law. He is held in high esteem for his adroit handling of complex judicial review proceedings and statutory appeals.
Strengths
Andrew's client handling is outstanding.
Andrew's oral advocacy is excellent.
Andrew's depth of knowledge combined with his personable approach greatly assisted with bringing an inquiry to a successful conclusion on behalf of the client.
Andrew provides reassurance and a creative approach balanced with clear direction on the individual legal questions.
Commercial Dispute Resolution - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Andrew Webster KC of Themis Advocates is sought after by solicitors for high-profile and complex cases. His broad practice covers a range of environmental and agricultural disputes.
Strengths
He is an expert strategist and is tenacious in his advocacy.