Ranking tables

Civil Liberties & Human Rights | UK Bar

Scotland (Bar)

Rankings overview for Sets

2

  1. Ampersand Advocates
1

  1. Aidan O'Neill KCAmpersand Advocates
  2. Douglas Ross KCAmpersand Advocates
2

  1. Andrew G Webster KCThemis Advocates
  2. Chris Pirie KCThemis Advocates
  3. Janys M Scott KCWestwater Advocates

  1. Usman Tariq KCAmpersand Advocates
1

  1. Lesley IrvineAxiom Advocates
2

  1. David BlairAxiom Advocates
  2. Scott BlairTerra Firma Chambers

All Sets profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Axiom Advocates
    1
    Axiom Advocates
    Civil Liberties & Human Rights
    2026 | Band 1 | 13 Years Ranked

    Considered 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.

2

Band 2

  1. Ampersand Advocates
    Civil Liberties & Human Rights
    2026 | Band 2