Ranking tables

Clinical Negligence | UK Bar

Scotland (Bar)

Advocates ranked in this section are instructed to handle allegations of negligent acts committed by professionals working in the healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors. These cases usually arise from accusations that the defenders did not follow accepted industry practices, leading to injury or death to the patient or pursuer. The section covers both those who represent the defenders or their employers and those who bring claims on behalf of individuals seeking compensation for their injuries. It focuses on cases arising in Scotland.

Rankings overview for Sets

1

  1. Ampersand Advocates
  2. Compass Chambers
3

  1. Arnot Manderson
S

  1. Colin MacAulay KCArnot Manderson

  1. Maria Maguire KCAmpersand Advocates
1

  1. Astrid Smart KCCompass Chambers
  2. Euan Mackenzie KCAmpersand Advocates
  3. Iain Ferguson KCAxiom Advocates
  4. Lauren Sutherland KCAmpersand Advocates
  5. Lisa Henderson KCAmpersand Advocates
  6. Roddy Dunlop KCAxiom Advocates
  7. Simon Bowie KCAmpersand Advocates
  8. Una Doherty KCAmpersand Advocates
2

  1. Amber Galbraith KCCompass Chambers
  2. Andrew Smith KCCompass Chambers
  3. Calum H S MacNeill KCWestwater Advocates
  4. Chris Paterson KCAxiom Advocates
  5. Fiona Drysdale KCAmpersand Advocates
  6. Geoffrey Mitchell KCAmpersand Advocates
  7. Graham Primrose KCAmpersand Advocates
  8. Helen Watts KCAxiom Advocates
  9. Isla Davie KCAmpersand Advocates
  10. Jamie Dawson KCAmpersand Advocates
  11. Richard Pugh KCCompass Chambers
  12. Robert Milligan KCCompass Chambers
  13. Vinit Khurana KCAmpersand Advocates

  1. James McConnell KCAmpersand Advocates
  2. Yvonne Waugh KCCompass Chambers
1

  1. Jennifer Nicholson-WhiteAmpersand Advocates
  2. Mark FitzpatrickAmpersand Advocates
2

  1. Arabella TaitArnot Manderson
  2. Ewen CampbellAxiom Advocates
  3. Kate BennettCompass Chambers
  4. Nick GardinerArnot Manderson
  5. Shane DundasAmpersand Advocates
3

  1. Barney Ross
    Barney Ross Compass Chambers8 Years Ranked
  2. David SwanneyCompass Chambers
  3. Robin ClelandCompass Chambers
  4. Victoria ArnottAxiom Advocates
U

  1. Bruce LanglandsCompass Chambers
  2. David BlairAxiom Advocates

All Sets profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Ampersand Advocates
    Clinical Negligence
    2026 | Band 1
  2. Compass Chambers
    Clinical Negligence
    2026 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Axiom Advocates
    2
    Axiom Advocates
    Clinical Negligence
    2026 | Band 2 | 12 Years Ranked

    Axiom Advocates has a growing team with capabilities in representing both claimants and defendants and offering "a proactive approach to each case". Members have expertise in handling matters regarding cerebral palsy, obstetric injury, cauda equina and failure to diagnose, with additional expertise in matters regarding cancer, and quantum and liability issues. The stable is regularly sought to represent hospitals, GP practices, dentists, health boards and medical defence unions. Recently, members assisted in defending a group litigation in connection with individuals who have undergone hair transplants.

    Lesley Flynn is the practice manager.

3

Band 3

  1. Arnot Manderson
    Clinical Negligence
    2026 | Band 3