Ranking tables
Civil Liberties & Human Rights | UK Bar
Scotland (Bar)
Rankings overview for Sets
- Ampersand Advocates
- Aidan O'Neill KCAmpersand Advocates
- Douglas Ross KCAmpersand Advocates
- Andrew G Webster KCThemis Advocates
- Chris Pirie KCThemis Advocates
- Janys M Scott KCWestwater Advocates
- Usman Tariq KCAmpersand Advocates
- Lesley IrvineAxiom Advocates
- David BlairAxiom Advocates
- Scott BlairTerra Firma Chambers
All Sets profiles
Band 1

1 Axiom AdvocatesCivil Liberties & Human Rights2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years RankedConsidered a "go-to stable for civil liberties and human rights matters" and a top choice for government departments and public bodies in Scotland and the wider UK, Axiom Advocates is respected for its broad expertise. The set's advocates regularly act across immigration matters, healthcare disputes and judicial reviews. Recently members of the stable advised the Scottish Ministers in For Women Scotland v Scottish Ministers, a second challenge concerning guidance issues under the Gender Representation on Public Boards Act 2018.
Lesley Flynn leads the clerking team as Practice Manager.