Allan Macleod worked for the Crown in the Procurator Fiscal service before calling at the Bar. His practice since calling is primarily in the area of criminal law.

Since calling to the bar in 2007, Andrew has developed an interest in complex litigation which has seen him appear before the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom on three separate occasions. He has substantial experience in a number of areas of law including Human Rights, Extradition, Proceeds of Crime and Appeal Court advocacy, where he has provided advice in over 300 cases to date.

James practises in criminal law predominantly. He is regularly instructed in the High Court of Justiciary and the Sheriff Court. He has conducted trials both as junior counsel alone and as junior to senior counsel. James has been involved in a range of serious and complex cases including murder, supply of controlled substances, aggravated assaults and death by dangerous driving. He has also conducted cases relating to sexual offences, including the drafting and hearing of applications in terms of section 275.

Additionally, James practises personal injury law. He is instructed by both pursuers and insurance companies in a wide range of issues in the Court of Session and the All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court. He is experienced in complex and high-value cases arising out of historic abuse, accidents at work and road traffic accidents. James was also instructed as junior counsel by the Crown in the Cameron House Hotel Fatal Accident Inquiry.

Prior to calling, Mairi-Clare spent seven years working for the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. Latterly, she held the position of Senior Procurator Fiscal Depute which involved the preparation and prosecution of complex cases including historic and sexual offending.

She has a significant amount of court experience having prosecuted a variety of offences at both summary and solemn level in Hamilton, Airdrie and Lanark. She has extensive experience dealing with difficult cases that involve vulnerable witnesses and expert witnesses.

Duncan McPhie has regularly been instructed in numerous high-profile cases as Leader, Junior alone and Junior working with Senior, both in civil and criminal matters.

He has appeared in the High Court, the Court of Session and numerous other Courts and Tribunals. He has also conducted Appeals, and regularly drafts legal opinions. In the course of carrying out this work he has developed a successful practice since he first came to the Bar.

He has also presented at professional seminars legal and otherwise and tutored in criminal law. His experience has allowed him to develop excellent advocacy and client-counselling skills and enabled him to gain a superb working knowledge of court procedure. He has been instructed in a wide variety of challenging cases ranging from terrorism to divorce to children’s referrals amongst others.

Linzi called to the bar in 2024 as a recipient of the Scottish Council for Law Reporting and the Lord Hope Scholarships. She is highly skilled in both written and court advocacy and has interests across both criminal and civil practice. Due to her breadth of experience, she can be instructed in a wide range of cases.

Prior to qualifying as a solicitor, Linzi obtained a BSc (Hons) in Biology from the University of St Andrews, and an MSc in Pharmaceutical Science from the University of Copenhagen. While studying for her master’s degree, she worked in the pharmaceutical industry in Copenhagen, researching drug delivery for the treatment of neurological diseases.

Linzi’s scientific background therefore makes her ideally placed to deal with highly technical evidence, such as psychiatric evidence, toxicology and forensics.

As a solicitor Linzi had a diverse practice. She worked both in high street firms and at an international law firm. She regularly appeared in Sheriff Courts all over Scotland, before a variety of tribunals, and instructed Counsel in the Court of Session and High Court.

In her practice Linzi has gained significant advocacy experience across a range of areas, including crime, commercial litigation, insolvency, public law, employment, reparation, property, family and regulatory law.

Linzi’s academic achievements and legal experience provide a unique blend of skills. These skills include that she has been praised consistently for her ability to break down complex issues into straightforward solutions for clients, agents and the Court.

Additionally, with her warm manner and no-nonsense approach, Linzi is very skilled in representing vulnerable accused and in examining witnesses.

I practice law in the following areas Prison Law Public Law Mental Health Law and Immigration Law.

I specialise in all forms of Judicial Review Petitions.

Lynsey called to the bar in June 2022 as a Lord Hope scholar. Prior to calling, she was a litigation solicitor in private practice for six years, where she specialised in family and child law.

Since calling, Lynsey has built up a busy practice across both criminal and civil law.

In her criminal practice, Lynsey is instructed as both junior counsel acting alone, and as junior counsel to leading and senior counsel in a variety of cases including allegations of murder and serious sexual offences. In addition to her trial experience, Lynsey conducts evidential hearings, argues section 275 applications, and takes evidence of vulnerable witnesses on commission.

Lynsey is also instructed in appellate proceedings, both in the Sheriff Appeal Court and in the High Court of Justiciary Appeal Court in sentence appeal matters and in substantive conviction and preliminary issue appeals.

In her civil practice, Lynsey has maintained her interest in family and child law. She is instructed in a broad range of matters including financial provision on divorce, residence, contact, relocation, and permanence orders. Lynsey is instructed in both the Sheriff Court and Court of Session. She has conducted proofs including in cases where expert evidence has required to be led. Lynsey is also instructed in contested applications under the Adults with Incapacity (Scotland) Act 2000.

Lynsey is personable and is experienced in dealing with cases of a complex and sensitive nature.

Lynsey is enthusiastic about her work and is committed to achieving the best outcome for those she represents.

Laura Anne called to the Bar in 2020, having gained experience in the fields of personal injury and medical negligence during devilling.

Prior to calling, Laura Anne practised as a solicitor for 13 years, 4 of those as a principal. For 8 years she managed the solemn business of a well-regarded firm of criminal defence solicitors, conducting or instructing in more than 200 Sheriff and Jury and High Court trials. She therefore has extensive experience of solemn trial advocacy.

As well as her experience in criminal law, Laura Anne has been involved in two of the most prominent fatal accident inquiries in recent years.

The combination of experience from these two distinct practice areas equip Laura Anne with an impressive knowledge of forensic medicine and science, psychiatry and psychology, telephony and cell-site analysis, so as to allow her to quickly master and prepare even the most factually complicated cases.

Safeena is an experienced junior with appearances ranging from the Justice of the Peace Court to the Appeal Court. As well as criminal law expertise, she has appeared in tribunals representing the Home Office, asylum seekers, immigrants, parties in employment disputes and the Nursing and Midwifery Council.

Safeena Rashid trained with the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service. She was a Procurator Fiscal Depute before devilling in 2012. Proficient in oral and written advocacy, Safeena’s career includes periods of advising the Justice of the Peace Court, giving advice to refugees in Greece, mentoring defence lawyers in Palestine and drafting legislation/policies for the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Safeena is also a keen advocate for equality, diversity, inclusion and widening access to justice. This is reflected in her legal career. With diverse experiences, she knows how to make clients feel at ease, focus on the relevant issues and provide exceptional representation.