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Themis Advocates Christmas Opening Hours
Themis Advocates Christmas Opening Hours Themis Festive opening hours:24th Dec – 0900-1200 hrs25th & 26th Dec – Closed27th Dec – 0900-1600 hrs30th Dec – 0900-1600
Michael Upton Successful in Sheriff Court Appeal
Michael Upton Successful in Sheriff Court Appeal Themis member Michael Upton acted for the successful defender and appellant in Wright v. Wright, in which on
Chris Stephen appears as Junior Counsel in the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry
Chris Stephen appears as Junior Counsel to the Scottish Covid-19 Inquiry Themis member Chris Stephen is appearing as Junior Counsel to the Scottish COVID-19 Inquiry
Steven Walker KC Returns to Practice at the Scottish Bar
Steven Walker KC Returns to Practice at the Scottish Bar Themis Advocates are delighted to welcome the return of Steven Walker KC to practice at
Chambers UK 2025 Rankings
Chambers UK 2025 Rankings The Chambers UK 2025 Rankings are now live!We are pleased to have been ranked Band 2 as a set in Employment and
Legal 500 UK 2025 Rankings
Themis Advocates ranked in Legal 500 UK 2025 Edition Legal 500 2025 Rankings have been published and Themis Advocates are delighted to have received the
Steven Walker KC re-appointed to the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre’s List of Arbitrators for another 3 years
Steven Walker KC re-appointed to the Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre’s List of Arbitrators for another 3 years The Hong Kong International Arbitration Centre (HKIAC)
Advocate General for Scotland Welcomes New Standing Junior Counsel
Advocate General for Scotland Welcomes New Standing Junior Counsel Following the recent appointment process, the Advocate General for Scotland is pleased to announce a new
Jen Nelson v Renfrewshire Council
Jen Nelson v Renfrewshire Council Themis member David James recently appeared on behalf of the Appellant in the case of Jen Nelson v Renfrewshire Council
Andrew Webster KC becomes new president of Pensions Appeal Tribunal Scotland
Andrew Webster KC becomes new president of Pensions Appeal Tribunal Scotland Themis Advocates’ are delighted to congratulate Andrew Webster KC on his appointment as the
Themis Advocates welcomes a new Deputy Clerk: James Bishop
Themis Advocates welcomes a new Deputy Clerk: James Bishop Themis Advocates are delighted to welcome James Bishop to the Clerking Team. James will undertake the
Chris Stephen Completes a Contextual Literature Review on the subject of Race and Policing for the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry.
Chris Stephen Completes a Contextual Literature Review on the subject of Race and Policing for the Sheku Bayoh Inquiry. Themis member Chris Stephen acted as
David Leighton and Susan Fallone appointed to the Social Security Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland
David Leighton and Susan Fallone appointed to the Social Security Chamber of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Themis Advocates are pleased to announce that David
Kirsty Hood KC appointed as Senator of the College of Justice
Kirsty Hood KC appointed Senator of the College of Justice Themis Advocates are pleased to announce that Kirsty Hood KC has been appointed as a
Michael Upton appointed to Scottish Land & Estates’ board
Michael Upton appointed to Scottish Land & Estates’ board Themis Advocates are pleased to announce that Michael Upton has been appointed to the Scottish Land