Andrew Devlin

Junior (Called for over seven years)

Year of call: 1998

General information

Andrew called to the Bar in 1998 and since then has developed a substantial judicial review and appellate practice.  He specialises in nationality, immigration & asylum law and human rights law.  Andrew regularly appears before the Outer and Inner Houses of the Court of Session and has also appeared before the House of Lords and the Privy Council, as well as in Public Local Inquiries and various tribunals.

Cases

  • Public Local Inquiry into the validity of planning permission for a Super Quarry in Lingerbay, Isle of Harris (2002)
  • Buchanan v McLean 2002 SC (PC) 1
  • Tehrani v Secretary of State for the Home Department
  • HM Advocate v Dorothy Fasola, 19 September 2007
  • H A v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] CSIH 65
  • Devil Masters: R Gilmour Ivey QC, Jock M W Thomson QC, Andrew J Lamb QC, Iain W F Ferguson QC, James Reilly
  • Qualifications: LL.B University of Glasgow; Dip. L.P. University of Glasgow
  • Standing junior counsel to the Scottish Executive (2003-2006)
  • Appointed as an Immigration Judge (2006)

Areas of expertise

Contact

T: 0131 260 5705

Steven Walker KC to speak at the flagship event of Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC)

We are delighted to invite you to attend the flagship event of Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) “International ADR Week 2022” with the most excited topic that you are looking for “Arbitration and ADR Beyond the Pandemic”. 

The webinar is entitled “Arbitration and ADR Beyond the Pandemic” and will feature Steven Walker QC of Themis Advocates.

14th July 2022 at 10:00 – 18:00 (GMT+7 Thailand time)

Please register from this link here

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Opening of the Legal Year Drinks Reception

Monday, 22nd September 2025 at 5.15pm

Joao’s Place within W Hotel, St James Quarter, Edinburgh, EH1 3AX

We are delighted to announce the return of our annual ‘Opening of the Legal Year Drinks Reception’, following the success of last year’s inaugural event. This occasion is set to become a cherished tradition in our legal calendar, and we would be thrilled to have you join us.

Set against the stunning backdrop of the city skyline, the W Hotel offers elegance, opulence, and a vibrant atmosphere—perfect for an evening of celebration and connection. We look forward to raising a glass with you as we mark the beginning of another exciting legal year.

Please RSVP by 18th September to Sara here.  

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