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Thursday, March 19th, 2020 Further Coronavirus Update

The Coronavirus outbreak continues to have a significant and developing impact on our court system and practices.  SCT has issued updated...

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Wednesday, March 18th, 2020 Coronavirus Update

A further update as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to develop with far-reaching and unprecedented consequences.   We can confirm...

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Friday, March 6th, 2020 Man who swallowed his false teeth wins almost £200,000 in damages

In this action for clinical negligence which went to proof before Lady Wise, the pursuer was successful in showing that his medical treatment at...

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Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 Emma Toner Appointed As First Ever Female Editor Of Session Cases

we are delighted to announce that Emma Toner has been appointed as the Editor of Session Cases. Emma started as a reported for Session...

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Wednesday, January 29th, 2020 Sumburgh Inquiry

The Fatal Accident Inquiry into the deaths of four passengers on a helicopter carrying offshore workers near Sumburgh in August 2013 was formally...

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Wednesday, January 22nd, 2020 Angela Grahame QC returns to full time practice after stepping down as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Advocates

Angela Grahame QC FCIArb has returned to full time practice today after standing down as Vice Dean of the Faculty of Advocates. Angela had held...

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Wednesday, January 8th, 2020 Scottish Legal Aid Board Liable for Interest to Solicitors Firms

This important case for solicitors firms engaged in legal aid work, holds that the Scottish Legal Aid Board (“SLAB”) are liable in...

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Wednesday, October 30th, 2019 Determination Published Re Clutha Fatal Accident Inquiry

The determination of Sheriff Principal Craig Turnbull has been published today following the Clutha Fatal Accident Inquiry. Peter Gray QC, Claire...

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Wednesday, October 16th, 2019 12th Annual Conference - Bookings Now Open!

Bookings are now open for our 12th Annual Edinburgh Conference which is taking place on Friday 22nd November at the Balmoral Hotel. Full details...

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Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 Rankings Success for Compass in Chambers UK 2020

Compass Chambers is delighted to have been recognised as a leading set by Chambers UK in the latest edition of the directory which was published...

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