John Logan Mitchell QC

“Born in Dumfries in 1947, John’s very early years were spent in Kenya where his lawyer father was employed. On the family’s return to Scotland he was educated at the Royal High School and thereafter at Edinburgh University, graduating with an honours law degree. His interest in the law was stimulated by his father, who latterly in his career served as a Stipendiary Magistrate in Glasgow.

“His legal career began in Glasgow and thereafter Edinburgh, when he commenced training for the Scottish bar, devilling to the late Alistair McGregor QC and Sheriff David Smith.

“John was called to the bar in 1974 and pursued a very successful and varied career path. He was appointed Standing Junior Counsel for the Forestry Commission and the Department of Agriculture and fisheries. Appointed as an Advocate Depute from 1982 to 1985, as Crown Counsel he prosecuted many major criminal cases, gaining a reputation for being a tenacious and imposing prosecutor. He took silk in 1987 and thereafter developed an extensive civil practice.”

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