LAWYER PROFILE

Kevin Clancy

UK 2026

Shepherd and Wedderburn LLP

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Licensing

Scotland

6 years ranked

Health & Safety

Scotland

2 years ranked

About

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Practice Areas

Kevin is the lead partner of the firm’s Workplace Risk and Regulation group. The team has a particular focus on health, safety, environmental and other regulatory offences; licensing compliance; fatal accident inquiries; and acting for defenders in personal injury claims.

Kevin has advised public and private sector clients in many disputes, including breaches of health and safety legislation, licensing issues, corporate crime, compliance (including anti-bribery and anti-corruption) and regulatory offences. A solicitor-advocate with civil rights of audience since 2015, Kevin has represented clients in the UK Supreme Court, Court of Session, Sheriff Court (both civil and criminal), Tribunals, Liquor Licensing Boards, and elsewhere. Between 2016 and 2019 he was appointed as temporary junior counsel to the Advocate General for Scotland.

In 2017, Kevin was seconded to the Crown Office, where he prosecuted cases within the Health and Safety Investigation Unit and the Wildlife and Environmental Crime Unit. He also has experience as a tutor, at the University of Glasgow between 2005 and 2006, and at the University of Edinburgh between 2011 and 2020.

Professional Memberships

2015: Admitted as a Solicitor Advocate in Scotland

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the Legal Profession

Licensing - Scotland

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Kevin Clancy is particularly noted for his expertise in contentious licensing matters. He acts for a wide range of clients, including petrol stations and those in the restaurant, hotel and taxi industries.

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Health & Safety - Scotland

Band 3

Individual Editorial

Kevin Clancy heads the health and safety team at Shepherd and Wedderburn. He is notably adept at providing general health and safety regulatory advice, as well as handling fatal incident investigations.

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Strengths

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Kevin is fantastic at disputing my case to achieve a successful outcome. I am very happy with the service.
LicensingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Kevin Clancy consistently demonstrates the highest level of professionalism. His expertise, attention to detail and proactive approach have made him an invaluable asset to our team.
LicensingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Kevin Clancy provides an excellent service and is really confident on the subject.
LicensingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Kevin Clancy is a very prominent and clever guy.
LicensingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Kevin Clancy represents us for applications and is very knowledgeable.
LicensingChambers Guide to the Legal Profession
Kevin is extremely bright and has a very good understanding of this area of law. He is someone who commands the respect of clients and is always looking to ensure their best interest.
Health & SafetyChambers Guide to the Legal Profession