Duncan Hamilton KC

UK Bar

Duncan Hamilton KC of Arnot Manderson is an established advocate with a broad practice in the media field, frequently instructed by defenders, including the BBC and SNP. He is particularly well regarded for his reputation management and defamation skills, as well as his proficiency in privacy and reporting restrictions cases.

"Duncan is simply excellent. He is one of the very best media law advocates in Scotland. His knowledge and skill in that area are unmatched, and his advocacy skills are fantastic."

Duncan Hamilton KC of Arnot Manderson is a superb choice of counsel for high-profile public inquiries. In recent years, he has acted on several front-page mandates, including the M9 Fatal Accident Inquiry, the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry and the public inquiry into the death of Sheku Bayoh. In addition to his inquiry expertise, Hamilton earns nationwide acclaim for his media law prowess.

"Duncan is ferociously intelligent, hard-working, responsive and easy to work with."

"Duncan Hamilton KC is a good strategist, affable and very good behind the scenes."

Duncan Hamilton KC is well viewed for his work in judicial reviews, particularly those crossing over with media law. He is particularly well known for having represented Alex Salmond in his challenge to the Scottish Government's investigation into allegations of misconduct.

"Duncan is ferociously intelligent and hard-working. He is easy to work with and responsive."

Duncan Hamilton KC has a broad general practice with a strong skill set representing clients in high-value personal injury claims including in fatalities and psychiatric injury.

"Duncan has exemplary interpersonal skills and a superb eye for detail."

"His ability to pick up all sorts of tricky issues is first-class and he is great at consultations with both expert witnesses and clients."