Areas of Practice

Constitutional
Criminal Appeals
Criminal Trials
Extradition
Human Rights
International Criminal

Qualifications

LL.B University of Strathclyde
Dip. L.P. University of Strathclyde

Devil Masters

Sheriff Fiona L. Reith, QC
The Hon. Lord Brailsford
Frances J. McMenamin, QC

Areas of Interest

Child
Family
Sports

Additional Information

Vice - Rector of the University of Strathclyde 1986 - 1987
Secretary of the Muir Society, 1994 - 1995

Notable Cases

HMA v Murtagh (2009) - including reference to JCPC
McArthur v HMA (2006)
Kidd v HMA (2005)
Campbell & Steele v HMA (2004)
McKearney v HMA (2004)
Beattie v HMA (2003)
Barrie v HMA (2003)
Hoekstra v HMA (2000 - 2002) - including appeal to JCPC
Lord Advocate's Reference No 1 of 2000 (2001)

Prior Experience

Solicitor in private practice for 5 years.