Ryan Houghton

Prior to calling, Mr Houghton worked at Ledingham Chalmers in commercial litigation and rural property. Before turning to the law, he served for seven years in the Royal Air Force and subsequently worked at the House of Commons and the Scottish Parliament. He will be based in Aberdeen where he has been an elected member of Aberdeen City Council since 2017.

Terra Firma’s practice manager, Emma Caskie-Potter, said: “I am very pleased Ryan has joined Terra Firma. He brings not only talent and dedication, but also a genuine enthusiasm for the law, and his arrival further strengthens the offering provided by the stable in our core practice areas. My deputies and I look forward to working closely with Ryan, as he establishes his practice at the bar – which I am sure will take no time at all.”

Mr Houghton added: “I’m delighted to be joining Terra Firma Chambers, whose strengths in commercial, planning, property and public law match my own interests. Being based in Aberdeen gives north-east solicitors and their clients a local advocate, available here, as well as one able to appear in the Court of Session in Edinburgh and Courts and Tribunals throughout Scotland.”