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Ampersand has welcomed Laura-anne Langlands and Miranda Cannibal to the stable, following their call to the bar today. On the new members’ arrival, stable director Isla Davie KC, said: “We are delighted that Laura-anne and Miranda are joining Ampersand. They are already highly regarded a

Optimum Advocates has welcomed Chris Farrell, Eve Gilchrist and Iain Cahill to the stable today. Mr Farrell calls to the bar after 12 years as a solicitor. He practised primarily in criminal litigation. He has extensive experience of trial advocacy in a wide range of matters, including serious viole

Themis Advocates has welcomed Julie Fisher. Ms Fisher brings a wealth of experience to the Themis reparation team, having practised as a solicitor in private practice for 20 years prior to calling to the bar. Throughout her career, she worked with a number of firms specialising in personal injury an

Mohsen Din, Florence Gibson and Molly Little have joined Westwater Advocates. They each bring excellent credentials, relevant experience and an abundance of energy and enthusiasm.

Ryan Houghton has joined Terra Firma Chambers having called to the bar today. 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 Co

Compass Chambers has welcomed Ross Fairweather, Carolyn McPhee and Jennifer Martinez Sillars to the stable after they called to the bar today. Prio to calling to the bar, Mr Fairweather worked in Anderson Strathern’s litigation department before joining Clyde & Co, working in their catastr

Authorities in Mombasa, Kenya, have announced a crackdown on the spreading of false claims about disappearing male genitalia. The hoax, which reportedly originated in neighbouring Kwale County, has led to a series of attacks in recent days, with several people injured after being falsely accused of

Is Sunday lunch still a thing? Only just, I discover when we search for a decent restaurant to offer a Sunday roast with all the trimmings. They are few and far between and we finally settle on 18, the rooftop bar and restaurant of Rusack’s Hotel in St Andrews. As the name suggests, it boasts

Blackadders LLP has welcomed lawyers from across the globe to an international summer conference in Dundee. The Legus International network of law firms gathered in the city for its 2026 Annual Meeting from 25th to 27th June. The event was last held in Scotland in 2013.