The Employment Tribunal in Edinburgh has issued its judgement in the claim of Rowena Robbie v Lothian and Borders Police, in a decision registered on 4 October 2011. Ms Robbie …

We are delighted to announce that Westwater Advocates has received 20 recommendations in 9 of the 12 categories in the Legal 500 2011 edition. These are in the areas of commercial …

The Lord Advocate, The Right Honourable Frank Mulholland QC, has appointed Senior Advocate Depute Gillian Wade as the new head of the National Sexual Crimes Unit (NSCU). The NSCU team …

Today Clerk Sheila Westwater celebrates 25 years with the Faculty of Advocates. Sheila joined as a deputy for two clerks, Christine Ferguson and Alan Robertson, on 1 September 1986. In …

We are delighted to announce that following their research Chambers UK has selected the following 20 Westwater Advocates as Leaders in the Field: AGRICULTURAL & RURAL AFFAIRS Sir Crispin Agnew …

Westwater Advocates is delighted to welcome 3 new members to the stable. Julianna Cartwright, Neil MacDougall and Claire Thomas called at the Bar today. Clerk Sheila Westwater said, “This is …

Westwater Advocates is delighted to announce that Douglas Fairley, Sandy Forsyth and Vinit Khurana have rejoined the stable. Clerk Sheila Westwater said, “It is a pleasure to welcome back 3 …

Monday 6 June 2011 – 9.30am to 4.40pm Mackenzie Building, Old Assembly Close, High Street, Edinburgh The Conference, showcasing the multi-disciplinary expertise of Westwater Advocates, will be Chaired by Stable …

Crispin looks back on his experience of conflicts during his time in the Royal Highland Fusiliers, firstly in Cyprus and later in Northern Ireland, where he was dealing with complex situations without any training in mediation.

Andrew Hajducki QC‘s article “A pattern of awards – juries and the bereaved” is published today. Andrew summarises the awards made over the last ten years by judges and juries …