Three members of Westwater Advocates take silk
Desmond Cheyne, Colin Edward and Scott McAlpine have been elevated to the rank and dignity of King’s Counsel.
Mr Cheyne called to the bar in 1986. He has a wide-ranging practice but is best known for his expertise in financial provision on divorce, cases involving children and criminal cases involving proceeds of crime and fraud.
Mr Edward called to the bar in 2010 and has a busy civil practice primarily focused on employment and discrimination law. Since autumn 2021 he has been in Crown Office.
Mr McAlpine called to the bar in 2012. He is a specialist in family and child law, including children’s cases containing public law elements. His other main area of specialism is professional regulation and discipline.