Roddy Dunlop KC

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 can boast 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.

Roddy is a superb advocate in court who has the ear and respect of the Bench and is a fearsome cross-examiner. Clients place huge trust in his judgement and he is not afraid to tell it like it is.

Roddy Dunlop KC of Axiom Advocates 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.

Roddy is a standout senior counsel at the Bar.

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.

He is the number one person at the Scottish Bar. If you can instruct him then you should do that.

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.

Roddy Dunlop is probably the premium advocate of his generation.

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.

Roddy is a lead senior counsel for professional negligence disputes. He is a heavy hitter, has impeccable legal ability and is an extremely robust counsel who brings considerable gravitas.

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.

We regularly instruct Roddy due to his extensive knowledge, experience and advocacy skills in this area.

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.