Ranking tables

Clinical Negligence | UK Bar

Scotland (Bar)

Advocates ranked in this section are instructed to handle allegations of negligent acts committed by professionals working in the healthcare or pharmaceutical sectors. These cases usually arise from accusations that the defenders did not follow accepted industry practices, leading to injury or death to the patient or pursuer. The section covers both those who represent the defenders or their employers and those who bring claims on behalf of individuals seeking compensation for their injuries. It focuses on cases arising in Scotland.

Rankings overview for Sets

1

Band 1

  1. Ampersand Advocates
  2. Compass Chambers
3

Band 3

  1. Arnot Manderson

All Sets profiles

1

Band 1

  1. Ampersand Advocates
    Clinical Negligence
    2025 | Band 1
  2. Compass Chambers
    Clinical Negligence
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Axiom Advocates
    2
    Axiom Advocates
    Clinical Negligence
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Axiom Advocates has a growing team with capabilities in representing both claimants and defendants and offering "excellent attention to detail and sound legal expertise." Members have expertise in handling matters regarding cerebral palsy, obstetric injury, cauda equina and failure to diagnose, with additional expertise in matters regarding cancer, and quantum and liability issues. The stable is regularly sought to represent hospitals, GP practices, dentists, health boards and medical defence unions. Recently, members assisted a private individual in a claim against a dentist who had reused single-use dental equipment, which caused psychiatric injury in the claimant.
3

Band 3

  1. Arnot Manderson
    Clinical Negligence
    2025 | Band 3