Ranking tables

Personal Injury | UK Bar

Scotland (Bar)

This section covers the full scope of litigation arising from injuries sustained outside of a clinical context. This includes litigation arising from workplace accidents, motor accidents, abuse claims and industrial disease as well as injuries sustained while abroad.

Rankings overview for Sets

1

Band 1

  1. Ampersand Advocates
    Ampersand Advocates 14 Years Ranked
  2. Compass Chambers
2

Band 2

  1. Arnot Manderson

Star Individuals

  1. Graham Primrose KCAmpersand Advocates
  2. Maria Maguire KCAmpersand Advocates
  3. Robert Milligan KCCompass Chambers
1

Band 1

  1. Andrew Smith KCCompass Chambers
  2. Angela Grahame KCCompass Chambers
  3. Euan Mackenzie KCAmpersand Advocates
  4. Lesley Shand KCCompass Chambers
  5. Lisa Henderson KCAmpersand Advocates
  6. Richard Pugh KCCompass Chambers
  7. Simon Di Rollo KCAmpersand Advocates
  8. Steve Love KCCompass Chambers
2

Band 2

  1. Astrid Smart KCCompass Chambers
  2. Calum Wilson KCCompass Chambers
  3. Douglas Ross KCAmpersand Advocates
  4. Ian Mackay KCCompass Chambers
  5. Kay Springham KCCompass Chambers
3

Band 3

  1. Amber Galbraith KCCompass Chambers
  2. David McNaughtan KCCompass Chambers
  3. Duncan Hamilton KCArnot Manderson
  4. Graeme Middleton KCCompass Chambers
  5. Isla Davie KCAmpersand Advocates
  6. Neil Mackenzie KCArnot Manderson

New Silks

  1. Craig Murray KCCompass Chambers
  2. Laura Thomson KCArnot Manderson
  3. Malcolm McGregor KCCompass Chambers
1

Band 1

  1. Arabella TaitArnot Manderson
  2. Gordon BalfourCompass Chambers
2

Band 2

  1. Barney RossCompass Chambers
  2. David SwanneyCompass Chambers
  3. Gavin ThornleyCompass Chambers
  4. Jennifer Nicholson-WhiteAmpersand Advocates
  5. Nick GardinerArnot Manderson
  6. Robin ClelandCompass Chambers
3

Band 3

  1. Alan CowanAmpersand Advocates
  2. Andrew CrawfordThemis Advocates
  3. Christian MarneyAmpersand Advocates
  4. Kate BennettCompass Chambers
  5. Preston LloydCompass Chambers
  6. Steve LaingCompass Chambers
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Up and Coming

  1. Bruce LanglandsCompass Chambers
  2. Shane DundasAmpersand Advocates

All Sets profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Ampersand Advocates
    1
    Ampersand Advocates
    Personal Injury
    2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked

    Ampersand Advocates is a highly regarded stable for personal injury matters with "a superb range of senior and junior counsel." Members act for both pursuers and defenders, including several major insurers, in the full range of claims, and offer considerable expertise in the handling of catastrophic injury cases arising from road traffic and workplace accidents. The team is also well regarded for its expertise in complex product liability and occupiers' liability disputes and matters involving accidents abroad. Recent matters include acting on behalf of an individual pursuer in their claim against EasyJet where the airline was found to be liable for the pursuer's injuries after falling out of a wheelchair. Interviewees report: "Its advocates are extremely knowledgeable in their specialisms, as well as having the ability to clearly communicate with clients and provide pragmatic solutions."

  2. Compass Chambers
    Personal Injury
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Arnot Manderson
    Personal Injury
    2025 | Band 2