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Newly appointed additions Following the recent appointment process, Themis Advocates are pleased to announce Andrew Crawford and Chris Stephen are newly appointed additions to the General Panel of Standing Junior Counsel to deal with UK Government work arising in the Scottish Courts.  Full details can be found here

Themis Member, John Moir successful in Pro bono action The Faculty of Advocates has a long history of promoting access to justice to those who cannot afford to pay for legal advice and representation. This article written by Neil MacKenzie KC, of Faculty obo the Scotsman which features Themis Member, John Moir.  This article was

Themis Advocates ranked in Chambers UK 2023 Edition Themis Advocates are delighted, to again, have members ranked in Chambers UK 2023 over 9 Practice Areas.  https://lnkd.in/eXbrw6a2. Administrative and Public Law:Andrew Webster KC and Chris Pirie KC (newly appointed) – Band 1 Agricultural and Rural Affairs:Michael Upton – Band 2 Civil Liberties:Chris Pirie KC (newly appointed)

Tim Haddow successful in Tuition Fees Themis Advocate, Tim Haddow successful in Tuition Fees residency rules case (as counsel for the Petitioner) BBC: Tuition fees residency rules breached human rights – BBC News

Free Fuel for Hearing: The Scots Law Scottish Legal News have today published an article by Themis Member Michael Upton about customary rights to take firewood – ‘Free Fuel for Hearing: The Scots Law

Steven Walker KC admitted to Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) Panel of Arbitrators Steven Walker KC has been admitted to the Thailand Arbitration Center (THAC) Panel of Arbitrators. The Thailand Arbitration Center is located in the heart of Bangkok, one of the most interesting and vibrant cities in South East Asia. THAC offers an easily accessible

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II It is with sadness that the members of Themis Advocates acknowledge the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on the afternoon of Thursday 8 September 2022. We offer our sincere condolences to His Majesty King Charles III and the members the Royal Family during this time.

Equality Act 2010: Themis Member successfully defends the Glasgow Housing Association Themis member Michael Upton acted for the successful defenders in a case brought under the Equality Act 2010 by the housing charity Shelter.  The pursuer, Jacqueline Thomson, sued for damages from Scotland’s largest residential landlord, the Glasgow Housing Association.  Miss Thomson averred that she

Steven Walker QC appointed to the roster of Arbitrators of the Thai Arbitration Institute Steven Walker QC has been appointed to the roster of Arbitrators of the Thai Arbitration Institute. There are only three British Silks on the roster. The Thai Arbitration Institute (TAI) was founded in 1990. It was originally named the Arbitration Office under