Julie Fisher Junior (Called for under seven years) Year of call: 2026 Download CV Shortlist General information Julie was a solicitor in private practice for 20 years before calling to the Bar in 2026. She spent her career at various firms that specialised in personal injury and clinical negligence. She was latterly a Partner at […]
James Bishop Deputy Clerk James Bishop is the newest Deputy Clerk to join the Themis Clerking team in July 2024 but has been an employee of the Faculty for over 10 years having worked as a Faculty Officer and also spent a year assigned to the Clerking Resource team in 2023. During which time, James
Employment Law Conference Themis Advocates are delighted to invite you to attend our Employment Law Conference on Friday 24th May at the Radisson Blu, High Street, Edinburgh from 1pm-5pm. The event is free to attend, open to all solicitors, trainees and paralegals and you will be accredited 3 hours CPD. PROGRAMME 1300 hrs – Registration
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Christmas Wishes & Opening Hours Christmas opening hours: Fri 22nd – 0900-1230 Mon 25th – Closed Tues 26th – Closed Weds 27th – 0900-1600 (reduced staff) Thurs 28th – 0900-1600 (reduced staff) Fri 29th – 0900-1230 Mon 1st – Closed Tues 2nd – Closed Throughout this time, staffing will be reduced but should a matter be urgent out-with these times, please contact counsel
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Chris Stephen – Rossi appeal judgment Themis member Chris Stephen appeared as junior Counsel for the Lord Advocate (led by Alan Cameron KC, AD) in the extradition appeal of Nicholas Rossi (appellant) v. His Majesty’s Advocate in the Appeal Court, High Court of Justiciary. The Appeal Court concluded there was no merit in any of the appellant’s arguments and
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Alasdair Hardman Junior (Called for over seven years) Year of call: 2000 Download CV Shortlist General information Alasdair is a very experienced Employment/Discrimination Lawyer. He has conducted many cases before the Employment Tribunal in Scotland and England, the Employment Appeal Tribunal, and the Court of Session. Areas of expertise Employment Contact T: 0131 260 5613
Michael Upton: Lessons from bank crashes Advocate Michael Upton looks at an early bank crash and its reverberations in Scots law. https://www.scottishlegal.com/articles/michael-upton-lessons-from-bank-crashes
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Why is the planning process so important? Robert Bruce v Moray Council [2023] CSIH 11, published last week, is an important decision for our ever-more-complicated planning system. It endorses aspirations for simplicity of principle, clarity of thought and brevity of expression, all much to be welcomed. Planning jargon, and ever longer submissions, reports and decisions
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Gilchrist v Police Scotland Themis KC, Leo Hofford, has recent been involved in the case of GILCHRIST v POLICE SCOTLAND. It is to do with the operation of Qualified One-way Cost Shifting (QOCS). As the Sheriff says in his Note, this “is the first occasion on which the court has had to deal with section 8(4)(a)…
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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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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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