Black Chambers – Expert Advocacy and Scottish Criminal Court Lawyers

Specialising in the highest standards of court and trial advocacy,
with the greatest accumulation of
criminal law experience at the Scottish Bar.

Specialising in the highest standards of court and trial advocacy, with the greatest accumulation of criminal law experience at the Scottish Bar.

Members

Our advocates have been involved in the most significant cases to be heard in the High Court of Justiciary, and will provide outstanding expert legal advice and representation in proceedings at all levels.

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Areas of Practice

All members of our Chambers are experts in Criminal Law and will provide invaluable assistance in the defence of charges in the High Court or the Sheriff Court.

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Our Clerks

The Black Chambers clerks pride themselves on their approachable, efficient and extremely helpful service, and are a crucial link between instructing agents and Counsel.

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Black Chambers, Expert Advocacy

Welcome to Black Chambers. We offer the advocacy skills and experience of many of the leading counsel at the Scottish Bar in the field of criminal law.

We are able to offer you senior and junior counsel of the highest standards, with the greatest expertise in criminal law. Our Stable includes advocates experienced in the most commonly prosecuted High Court crimes as well as specialists in Firearms licensing and prosecutions; Health and Safety prosecutions; public and Fatal Accident Inquiries. We also offer experts in quasi-criminal fields such as Children’s Referrals and professional and regulatory body hearings.

Many of our advocates have built strong working relationships within the Criminal Justice system, having worked with or in Crown Office or the Procurator Fiscal’s service. In practice, that means an enhanced ability to resolve matters without the need for court action, especially in Health and Safety and regulatory matters.

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Do you need representation at court?

If you are seeking representation in relation to court proceedings for yourself, or for someone you know, you must first instruct a solicitor as our members cannot act for you directly. If you do not already have a solicitor, please click here to find a solicitor in your area.

Unrivalled Experience

We offer the engagement of counsel with a wealth of experience in criminal law who have been involved in the most significant cases to be heard in the High Court of Justiciary in the last 10 years and who can provide expert legal advice and representation in proceedings at all levels.

Delivering Results

Our counsel appear in the criminal courts throughout Scotland on a daily basis. Consultation and negotiation with the Crown are vital to achieving the best results.

Client Focussed

Our services are designed for solicitors, organisations and individuals that require assistance about any legal matter in the very wide field of criminal law. Should you or your clients have a problem in relation to criminal law, or require advice about the interpretation of any criminal statute, we can help.

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Our friendly and helpful clerks are on hand to offer advice and support. Get in touch and see how we can help you.

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Specialising in the highest standards of court and trial advocacy,with the greatest accumulation of criminal law experience at the Scottish Bar.