Michael Upton appointed as King’s Counsel
Themis Advocates would like to congratulate Michael Upton KC on taking silk. He does so on the recommendation of First Minister, John Swinney, alongside the appointment of a further 15 new King’s Counsel.
The rank of King’s Counsel is generally reserved for those who have distinguished themselves in practice in the Supreme Courts. Advocates and Solicitors with Rights of Audience in the Supreme Courts are eligible to apply to the Lord Justice General, Scotland’s senior judge. Before making nominations to the First Minister, the Lord Justice General consults other judges, the Lord Advocate, the Dean of the Faculty of Advocates and the President of the Law Society of Scotland.
Deputy Clerk, John-Ross Morland said “A huge congratulations to Michael on his appointment. Michael is an outstanding Advocate that I have worked with for many years and this is highly deserved. I wish him every success in his career as Senior Counsel”.
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