Maurice O'Carroll advocate and counsel Scotland

Maurice O'Carroll advocate Scotland
Maurice O'Carroll advocate Scotland

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My services


Advocates offer the public a distinct and independent service which complements the services provided by the solicitor branch of the profession.   In particular, Advocates offer specialist legal representation and advice to clients of solicitors and of members of certain other professional bodies.

 When a civil action or criminal prosecution is current, or in contemplation, a practitioner may often require assistance from an Advocate on their client’s behalf. This need may arise even in situations where no legal proceedings are contemplated.   There are many reasons for seeking Counsel’s assistance, such as time and workload pressures; insufficient expertise in advocacy or the legal field concerned; and an appreciation that the problem might benefit from an independent review.
 
In such circumstances, I may be able to assist in a number of ways. Typically, I am able to represent clients in person in courts and tribunals such as at a planning inquiry, Sheriff Courts, the Court of Session, Employment Tribunals and the Land Court and to present their case as effectively as possible. 
 
I am also able to provide pre-litigation and general advice via written opinion and/or consultation and to undertake the effective drafting of court documents e.g. summons, initial writ, petition, grounds of appeal, applications, statements of case and defences.  For further information, please see the FAQ section of this website or follow this link to the Faculty of Advocates website.
Updates
  • Case law update
    23.05.10

    Copy article on a Supreme Court case relating to CPO and planning gain issues published in SPEL magazine

    download whole article [15KB]
  • Cartledge v Scottish Ministers
    27.04.10

    An article on the potential conflicts between the planning and licensing regimes and the need for planning conditions to be clear and precise

    download whole article [10KB]
  • Housing Bill 2010
    12.03.10

    A summary of the main provisions put forward for consultation by the Scottish Government in relation to properties let by private landlords

    download whole article [11KB]

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