Ms Jardine calls to the bar after working as a solicitor for a large public sector organisation.

Her practice focuses on clinical negligence and personal injury. She also has experience representing clients at public and fatal accident inquiries. She has experience in other areas including mental health, regulatory matters and public law. She has appeared in sheriff courts across Scotland, including the All-Scotland Sheriff Personal Injury Court. As a solicitor, Ms Jardine regularly dealt with cases raised in the Court of Session. She also has experience of dealing with cases in the Inner House.

Ms Shaw calls to the bar having previously worked as a solicitor at a leading commercial law firm.

She practises principally in the field of commercial disputes and has particular experience of construction project litigation. She also has considerable experience in professional liability, insolvency and property litigation. In addition, she has an interest in public and planning law and clinical negligence.

Mr White calls to the bar having enjoyed a varied civil litigation practice as a solicitor.

He practices mainly in commercial litigation, with particular interest in construction and property disputes, commercial contracts and professional and clinical negligence. He came to the bar with already impressive representative experience, having appeared in various courts and tribunals in Scotland, where he has conducted proofs, debates and other contentious and non-contentious hearings for pursuers and defenders. He has represented businesses and individuals in a range of complex and high-value cases.

Ms Mah calls to the bar having trained at an international commercial law firm with a particular focus on commercial and real estate litigation. She was the recipient of the Lord Hope and Faculty scholarships whilst devilling.

In private practice, she worked on large commercial disputes, including breaches of contract, procurement and group litigation. She also has experience with insurance and reinsurance matters, particularly in professional negligence defence. Ms Mah also practised in real estate litigation where she was involved in lease disputes, actions for payment of rent arrears and dilapidation claims.

Stable director Euan Mackenzie KC said: “I am delighted to welcome Louise, Kirsty, Sean and Amelia to Ampersand. They have all demonstrated exceptional legal ability and skills before coming to the bar and will be an asset to the stable. I wish them all the best in their new careers as advocates.”

Ampersand’s practice manager, Alan Moffat, added: “I am delighted to welcome our newest members of Ampersand. Their addition to our set brings the membership to 61 and the experience which each brings is a fantastic fit for Ampersand’s core areas of practice. They will be a real asset to those looking to instruct counsel. I am sure that joining Ampersand will offer them rewarding opportunities and collaborative support.”