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High praise for Westwater’s advocates and clerking team in latest Chambers & Partners

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Sir Crispin Agnew QC

Westwater Advocates has been awarded 32 individual recommendations in 10 categories in the newly-published 2016 edition of the Chambers UK Guide.

On learning of the endorsements by the annual legal review, clerk Sheila Westwater said: “I am delighted to see the stable so very well portrayed in this year’s edition.

“Our strong showing across a broad range of categories reinforces our position as a thriving centre of multi-disciplinary excellence.

“It is particularly rewarding to see such positive feedback about our clerking team.”

The rankings include four “Star Individuals” and three “Up and Coming” recommendations for more recently-called junior counsel. The full rankings are available on the stable’s website.

Agriculture & rural affairs (band 1)

The members of the stable were said to be well versed in all aspects of agricultural and crofting law, including landlord and tenant disputes, single farm payment and subsidy-related cases, and matters involving renewable energy projects. They are also expert in matters affecting landed estates, and offer advice on conveyancing and issues relating to fishing and sporting ventures.

The advocates regularly appear before the Inner and Outer Houses of the Court of Session, the Scottish Land Court and the Sheriff Court, representing rural landlords, charities and, on occasion, the national government.

Clerks: “We’ve always found them to be a top-class team of clerks who are excellent to deal with.” “One of my preferred stables as it is very efficient and very organised.” Sheila Westwater is the chief clerk.

  • Sir Crispin Agnew QC (Star Individual) “The real standout in this area.” “Loquacious on his feet, he is very good at giving opinions and pleading.”

  • Donald Cameron (band 1) “He is very eloquent on his feet and good at reacting to matters when they arise.” “One of the small number of juniors with a really good knowledge of rural affairs.”

  • Neil MacDougall (Up and Coming) “He is really focused; his opinions are concise and to the point.” “He is very persuasive and performs well on his feet.”

    • Commercial dispute resolution

    • Nick Ellis QC (band 1) “His softly spoken manner belies a very sharp intellect. He is perceived to have the ear of the court and his arguments always command respect.”

    • Calum MacNeill QC (band 2) “His written pleadings were concise and focused. He was eloquent on his feet, persuasive with clarity and structure in his submissions. A respected presence in the court, he inspired confidence in the client and witnesses.”

      • Clinical Negligence

      • Margaret Hodge (band 3) Margaret Hodge maintains a broad practice with a medical negligence component that includes cases ranging from catastrophic injury to birth injury cases. She is an experienced advocate who acts on litigation in the Sheriff Court and Court of Session.

        • Construction

        • Nick Ellis QC (Band 2) “He is very user-friendly, good with clients and has the ear of the court.”

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