Sheila Westwater’s 40th Anniversary with The Faculty of Advocates
Congratulations to Sheila Westwater, who marks her 40th anniversary with the company today. Sheila joined as a deputy for two...
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Westwater Advocates is Scotland's longest-established and most diverse set of advocates. We practise in the United Kingdom Supreme Court, Court of Session, High Court, Sheriff Courts and Tribunals throughout the country.
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Westwater Advocates is a multi-disciplinary stable of practising counsel providing representation and advice of the highest quality across a wide range of areas of law. We offer the services of many of the most experienced and talented Advocates at the Scottish Bar.
Westwater Advocates’ members have the support of an outstanding team of clerks which has remained consistent in composition and quality for years. The clerks are vital to our ability to deliver the highly effective service we are known for. The highly-regarded team comprises principal clerk Sheila Westwater and deputies Christina Ballantyne, Jane Morrison, Debbie Dawson, Mardi Thompson and Rosie Hanlon. Together, they form a clerking team which is approachable, knowledgeable, experienced and always willing and able to help.
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Julian Aitken Joins Westwater Advocates
Westwater Advocates is delighted that Julian Aitken has joined the stable from Thursday 23 July 2026. Clerk Sheila Westwater said...
Sheriff Court Success for Mohsen Din
Yesterday, our new call, Mohsen Din, conducted his first proof (a personal injuries action) since calling, appearing before Sheriff Taylor at...