Angus McCullough KC

UK Bar

Angus McCullough KC is a skilled advocate who focuses on the overlap between administrative, human rights and immigration law. In his role as special advocate, he handles sensitive litigation involving questions of national security, terrorism and the actions of the intelligence services.

"Angus has an incredible read on the courtroom. He has the court's ear and he really has extraordinary gravitas in the courtroom."

"Angus is a real class act. He is a really wonderful operator with a wonderful turn of phrase and he's very committed."

"He is the very best of special advocates."

Angus McCullough KC is an esteemed human rights lawyer who centres much of his practice on appearing as a Special Advocate in closed proceedings in national security cases that engage human rights. He demonstrates considerable expertise in major inquests, including those concerning clinical negligence and patients who lack capacity.

"Angus is a superb and effective advocate."

"He has authority and gravitas, even in difficult oral hearings."

"Angus is absolutely sensational. A real class act and a very committed barrister."

"Angus is the best of the special advocates. He is very smooth and very bright."

Angus McCullough KC is an experienced advocate whose expertise stretches beyond just clinical negligence matters, encompassing such areas as health, environmental law and human rights. He is frequently instructed in regulatory and disciplinary matters, and has notable expertise in wrongful birth claims.

"Angus is a fantastic lawyer with a wide range of expertise and experience. He has a very laid back manner that belies a steely and determined approach to his work and is a great negotiator."

"Angus is very smart and excellent on high-value brain injury claims."

"Angus excels at judging a situation and knowing when to push and when to settle. He is an excellent advocate and client-friendly."

"Angus's grasp of key issues demonstrates a high level of expertise and he has great advocacy skills."

"Angus is immensely bright, his drafting is eloquent and he can grasp really tricky complex issues and distil them into everyday language. He has a wonderful manner with experts and clients."

Angus McCullough KC is an esteemed public law silk, renowned for his adept handling of SIAC work, including as Special Advocate. He routinely acts for both claimants and the government in complex, high-profile cases.

"Angus is a simply fantastic lawyer with a wide range of expertise and experience."

"He is exceptionally clever and has an extraordinarily broad knowledge of the law."

"He is an excellent advocate who is client-friendly."