John is a high-profile member of the Faculty of Advocates in the Supreme Courts
of Scotland. He is '15 years Called' meaning he has 15 years experience of practice
as an Advocate (Barrister). He has handled many very high profile, difficult
and serious cases both in the civil and criminal courts.
John has 'right of audience' to appear in all Scottish Courts and Tribunals
including the House of Lords, Judicial Committee of the Scottish Privy Council,
European Court of Human Rights and European Court of Justice in Luxembourg.
Instructing John
Call John direct 0131 669 3037 Advocate's study ~ or 07908 680018 cell phone
To instruct John to Consult (give legal advice) or Appear in Court you must
be either a Scottish Solicitor or have the right to instruct him under the Faculty
of Advocates' Direct Access Rules (usually this is done by organisations inside
and outside Scotland who have in-house lawyers - but ask John's Clerk if you're
not sure)
Availability ~ Fees ~ Papers
All questions of fees and John's professional availability are handled by his Advocate's Clerk,
Mr Banny McKinnon, Clerks' Chambers, High Court, Slatmarket, Glasgow, Scotland, UK.
The Mackinnon Stable
Call Banny during office hours direct on (0044) 0141 553 4891.
Call John's Deputy Clerk - Sarah Thomson - during office hours on (0044) 0141 553 4892.