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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Wednesday, October 9th, 2019 Mark Stewart QC calls to the English Bar
Compass are delighted to announce that Mark Stewart QC called to the English Bar on 10th October and is now dual qualified in...
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Wednesday, September 25th, 2019 Top Ranking for Compass Chambers in Legal 500 UK 2020
Compass Chambers and our members have once again received top rankings from the Legal 500 in the latest edition of the directory which was...
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Tuesday, September 24th, 2019 Charles Lugton Appointed as a Summary Sheriff
Compass Chambers are delighted to announce that Charles Lugton has been appointed as a Summary Sheriff. Charles has been appointed to the...
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Sunday, September 22nd, 2019 Gordon Lamont Returns to Practice
Compass are delighted to welcome Gordon Lamont back to practice after spending the last 2 ½ years as a full time Advocate Depute in...
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Tuesday, September 17th, 2019 Astrid Smart and Claire Mitchell Appointed as Queen's Counsel
Compass Chambers is delighted to announce the appointment of new silks, Astrid Smart and Claire Mitchell. They have been appointed by...
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Wednesday, July 31st, 2019 David Adams Joins Compass Chambers
Compass Chambers are very pleased to welcome David Adams who joined today. David called to the Bar in 2018 and has already established a strong...
View moreMonday, July 1st, 2019 Infected Blood Inquiry: Scots victims to give evidence
As the UK-wide inquiry into infected blood continues, the evidence moves to Edinburgh over the next 2 weeks, to hear from victims and their...
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Thursday, June 27th, 2019 Trio of New Members for Compass Chambers
Compass Chambers are delighted to be able to welcome Bruce Langlands, Ranald Macpherson and Gregor Rolfe as our newest members after they Called...
View moreMonday, June 3rd, 2019 New Rules on Certification of Skilled Witnesses
In what is believed to be the first motion of its kind in the Court of Session, a pursuer enrolled a motion to prospectively certify skilled...
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Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 New Telephone System
The Faculty of Advocates and Faculty Services Limited are installing a new telephone system on Thursday 16th May. It is likely that the Faculty...
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2019 Compass Chambers Aberdeen Conference 2019 - Places Still Available
There are still places available to attend our Annual Aberdeen Conference which takes place on 24th May at the Chester Hotel. For full details of...
View moreTuesday, May 7th, 2019 Gheorghe Dehenes v T Bourne & Son Ltd
In a proof before Sheriff Reith in ASPIC, a pursuer argued that the defenders, his former employers, were at fault in relation to an accident he...
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Tuesday, April 30th, 2019 First Evidence Taken at UK Infected Blood Inquiry
Public hearings have started in London for the UK-wide Infected Blood Inquiry to take evidence from those affected. The Inquiry will...
View moreMonday, April 29th, 2019 Stuart Lambert v Proserve UK Ltd
Public hearings have started in London for the UK-wide Infected Blood Inquiry to take evidence from those affected. The Inquiry will...
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Tuesday, April 2nd, 2019 Richard Pugh Appointed as Clerk of Faculty
Compass Chambers are delighted to have another Faculty Office Bearer in our ranks after Richard Pugh was elected as the new Clerk of Faculty....
View moreSunday, March 31st, 2019 David McNaughtan Appointed to Panel for EHRC Scotland
We are delighted to announce that David McNaughtan has been appointed to the panel of Counsel for the Equality and Human Rights Commission in...
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Friday, March 15th, 2019 Angela Grahame QC Qualifies as a Barrister
Compass Chambers are pleased to announce that Angela Grahame QC has qualified as a Barrister in England and Wales after calling to the Bar in a...
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Friday, March 1st, 2019 Susan O'Brien QC Retires From Practice
After an outstanding legal career spanning nearly 40 years, Susan O’Brien QC is retiring from practice today. Susan was a solicitor for 6...
View moreThursday, January 24th, 2019 Leslie O'Donnell v Lisa Smith and Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance plc [2018] SC Edin 68
A motorcyclist who was injured after crashing into the back of a car which performed an unnecessary "emergency stop" has been awarded...
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Wednesday, January 9th, 2019 Nominated Charity for 2019 - Edinburgh Food Project
Compass Chambers are delighted to announce that our nominated charity for 2019 is the Edinburgh Food Project. The Edinburgh Food Project...
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