Private Client And Family: Leading Sets

Terra Firma Chambers
Westwater Advocates

Leading Silks

Kirsty Malcolm KC – Westwater Advocates
Janys Scott KC – Westwater Advocates
Philip Simpson KC – Terra Firma Chambers 'Philip has an encyclopaedic knowledge of tax law. He excels in legal argument and is impressive with clients.'

Leading Juniors

Mark Boni – Ampersand Advocates 'Mark is very keen, diligent, thorough and communicates very well. A sensible junior.'
Derek Francis - Terra Firma Chambers
Roddy MacLeod – Terra Firma Chambers 'Roddy's knowledge of executry and trust matters is unrivalled at the Scottish Bar.'
Rachel Shewan – Westwater Advocates
Sarah Trainer – Arnot Manderson Advocates ‘Sarah’s encyclopaedic knowledge of the law is evident, and her advocacy is unparalleled.’

Private client and family in Scottish Bar

Terra Firma Chambers


Terra Firma Chambers is highly regarded for its expertise in private client law. Philip Simpson KC, a dual tenant with English set Old Square Tax Chambers, is lauded for his strength in tax litigation; he recently appeared for the respondent in Asset House Piccadilly Limited v HMRC, which involved a challenge to the validity of an information notice issued by HMRC under Schedule 36 FA 2008. In another matter, the ‘approachable‘ Roddy MacLeod successfully acted for the pursuer in a case involving a claim for the reduction of a will on the primary basis that the testator lacked capacity, as well as on the alternative basis that the testator’s will had been made under undue influence. Derek Francis is well versed in advising on indirect tax issues.

Les références

‘The stable has a good range of senior and junior counsel.’

‘Emma Caskie-Potter is one of the star clerks out of all the stables in Scotland.’