This year, Ampersand and its members achieved 12 set rankings and an impressive 99 individual rankings across 25 practice areas, including 5 “Star Individuals”, with recognition extending across to the London bar and All Circuits.

Ampersand is ranked as a set in 12 practice areas, including:

• Band 1 in Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, Planning & Environment, Public & Fatal Accident Inquiries, and Tax
• Band 2 in Administrative & Public Law, Civil Liberties & Human Rights, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Construction, Professional Negligence, Real Estate Litigation, and Restructuring/Insolvency

The rankings reflect both the depth and breadth of Ampersand’s expertise, with members appearing in complex and leading cases before the UK Supreme Court and Court of Session.

Chambers & Partners and client feedback captured the stable’s excellence perfectly:

• “The premier stable for clinical negligence in Scotland.”
• “A formidable team of injury specialists.”
• “Distinguished by the depth and breadth of their stable of advocates, with top talent in almost every field in civil litigation and dispute resolution.”
• “The advocates at this stable have exceptional skills that set them apart - they are diligent, pragmatic and have outstanding advocacy skills.”
• “Exceptionally strong planning counsel which sets them above the others.”

We are delighted to celebrate our five Star Individuals, recognised for exceptional excellence and leadership:

• Aidan O’Neill KC – Administrative & Public Law
• Graham Primrose KC – Personal Injury
• Maria Maguire KC – Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence
• Julian Ghosh KC – Tax

Ampersand’s clerking team, led byAlan Moffat, again receives the highest praise for professionalism, responsiveness, and efficiency - described as:

• “Second to none.”
• “Incredibly responsive and professional.”
• “Personable and amazing to deal with.”

Their insight and dedication continue to be a cornerstone of Ampersand’s success.

With 99 individual rankings, five “Star Individuals”, and 12 set rankings, Ampersand cements its reputation as a market leader in excellence, versatility, depth and advocacy at the Scottish bar.

We are immensely proud of every member and staff whose commitment and skill make these achievements possible. We thank those that took the time to respond to Chambers & Partners.

Full details can be found here.