UK Bar
Administrative & Public Law - Scotland (Bar)
Ruth Crawford KC is often seen in challenging and complex judicial reviews and regulatory appeals. She represents petitioners and respondents in a range of public law cases, including those relating to professional regulation, human rights, procurement and commercial matters. She is also frequently instructed to advise public bodies on legislative interpretation.
Strengths
"Ruth is outstanding. She is very clear and very thorough."
"Ruth presents well at court, on paper and with clients."
Planning & Environment - Scotland (Bar)
Ruth Crawford KC of Axiom Advocates is an accomplished silk who is highly regarded for her planning and environmental law work, as part of a wider public law practice. She acts for transportation, local authority and developer clients in judicial reviews, appeals and inquiries concerning development and highway matters.
Strengths
"Ruth is as user-friendly as she is effective. A client favourite for both petitioners and respondents."
Public Procurement - Scotland (Bar)
Ruth Crawford KC has an in-depth knowledge of public procurement issues and has frequently been instructed by contracting authorities and tenderers in need of procurement advice. Her procurement work relates to a range of market sectors including IT, transport and infrastructure. She has additional experience handling state aid matters.
Strengths
"She is formidable and cuts straight to key issues."
"She is an absolutely excellent lawyer. She is utterly forensic and takes a very detailed and careful approach. She is extremely direct when giving her advice."
Commercial Dispute Resolution - Scotland (Bar)
Ruth Crawford KC is highly rated for her work in public law and planning litigation, and is also recommended for handling difficult commercial and contractual disputes. Her clients include several local and national governments, as well as other public bodies. Commentators value her accessible and user-friendly manner. She has appeared in the courts and tribunals at all levels, up to and including the UK Supreme Court.
Strengths
"Ruth's advice is measured and backed up with a thorough understanding of the law and a sound grasp of the commercial realities of the client."