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Commercial Dispute Resolution - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Roddy Dunlop KC is the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates and generally held to be the most accomplished advocate in Scotland. He is noted for the breadth of his practice, as well as his assertive and persuasive advocacy before the Bench. He boasts a strong track record in complex commercial and contractual litigation, and in major banking disputes. He also receives plaudits for his handling of media and professional discipline matters.
Strengths
Complex points are presented with elegance and simplicity.
Professional Negligence - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
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.
Strengths
Roddy has a superb legal mind which is coupled with outstanding presentation skills.
Administrative & Public Law - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Roddy Dunlop KC operates a celebrated practice which includes a number of high-profile instructions in administrative and public law. He regularly appears for the Parole Board for Scotland and a wide variety of other defendants, including professional and sporting associations. He also acts for petitioners in commercial judicial review.
Strengths
Roddy's extensive expertise and strategic acumen have consistently provided us with invaluable support in navigating high-stakes public law disputes. He is robust and tenacious.
Clinical Negligence - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Roddy Dunlop KC is an esteemed advocate who participates in challenging clinical negligence proceedings as part of an expansive civil practice. He predominantly acts for defenders in cases concerning failed diagnosis and medical product liability.
Media Law - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Roddy Dunlop KC is an esteemed media practitioner, frequently instructed by defenders and pursuers including a host of regional and national newspaper groups. He regularly appears in major defamation claims and is a top choice for other high-profile media work.
Strengths
He is a superior advocate.
Professional Discipline - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Roddy Dunlop KC is a hugely impressive silk with a full command of regulatory and legislative considerations required for complex professional discipline litigation. He regularly appears in the appellate courts and represents both regulatory bodies and professionals.
Strengths
Roddy is a legal heavyweight and our go-to senior in professional negligence cases where we need a level of gravitas and authority. He delivers his input and views in a way that is hugely helpful.
Roddy has the ear of the court and is extremely able.
Product Liability - Scotland (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Roddy Dunlop KC has a broad practice that encompasses product liability alongside professional discipline, professional negligence and broader commercial dispute resolution. He principally acts for defenders in large, complex product liability cases and is particularly experienced in mass tort claims.
Strengths
He is an outstanding advocate in court. He is excellent in terms of preparation and analysis.