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Matthew McPherson Appears in HMA v David Gill
Matthew McPherson Appears in HMA v David Gill Matthew McPherson appeared in the case of HMA v David Gill. David Gill pled guilty on indictment
Themis Advocates Christmas Opening Hours 2025-2026
Themis Advocates Christmas Opening Hours Themis Advocates Christmas Opening Hours24th, 25th & 26th Dec – Closed29th Dec & 30th Dec – 0900-1700 hrs31st Dec, 1st
Themis Advocates Celebrates Recognition in Chambers & Partners 2026 Guide
Themis Advocates Celebrates Recognition in Chambers & Partners 2026 Guide 🎉 We’re proud to announce that Themis Advocates has been ranked in 10 areas of
Commercial Uses of Rural Land – Sold Out!
Commercial Uses Of Rural Land – Sold Out! Themis member Michael Upton, F.C.I.Arb. and Board Member at Scottish Land and Estates, returned to teaching Commercial Uses
Themis Advocates Celebrates Expanded Recognition in Legal 500 2026 Guide
Themis Advocates Celebrates Expanded Recognition in Legal 500 2026 Guide Themis Advocates is proud to announce that it has achieved 10 rankings across 6 practice
SV v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] CSOH 88 – Bilaal Shabbir
SV v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2025] CSOH 88 On 26 September 2025, Lord Lake issued his Opinion in SV v Secretary
Michael Upton teaches New CPD Course
Commercial Uses Of Rural Land – Michael Upton Themis member Michael Upton, F.C.I.Arb., is teaching a new private CPD course, alongside two more of Scotland’s most
David McLean Appointed as King’s Counsel
David McLean appointed as King’s Counsel Themis Advocates would like to congratulate David McLean KC on taking silk. He does so on the recommendation of
Themis Advocates Welcomes Four New Members
Themis Advocates Welcomes Four New Members Matthew McPherson After a decade of service as a police officer, Matthew transitions to the Bar, bringing a unique
Welcome Back Alan Caskie KC
Welcome Back Alan Caskie KC Themis are delighted to welcome back Alan Caskie KC. Alan is a well-known and well-regarded advocate who is highly sought after
Michael Upton published in Scottish Legal News
Michael Upton Published in Scottish Legal News ‘Scottish Legal News’ has published an analysis by Themis Member Michael Upton, F.C.I.Arb. of the Upper Tribunal’s latest
Themis Advocates Welcomes Martin Lennon to the Stable
Themis Advocates Welcome Martin Lennon to the Stable Please join us in welcoming Martin Lennon to Themis Advocates! Feel free to connect with him as
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