14 new King's Counsel appointed in Scotland including Honorary appointee Professor Lorne Crerar CBE

Fourteen new King’s Counsel have been appointed by His Majesty The King on the recommendation of First Minister John Swinney.

The group is comprised of 11 King's Counsel appointees and three new Honorary King's Counsel appointees.

The new King’s Counsel appointees are:

• Gordon Balfour, Advocate;
• Leigh Lawrie, Advocate;
• Ceit-Anna MacLeod, Advocate;
• Drew McKenzie, Advocate;
• David McLean, Advocate;
• Rachel Shewan, Advocate;
• Emma Toner, Advocate;
• David Turner, Advocate;
• Yvonne Waugh, Advocate;
• David Dickson, Solicitor Advocate; and
• Gordon Martin, Solicitor Advocate.

The new Honorary King’s Counsel appointees are: Dr Alastair Brown; Professor Lorne Crerar; and Judge Norman McFadyen.

Spotlight on an appointee

Professor Lorne Crerar CBE KC (Hon) is one of three new Honorary King's Counsel appointees. Crerar is the chairman and founder of law firm Harper Macleod and has been recognised for a major contribution to the legal profession beyond traditional court advocacy.

Crerar is the first Scottish solicitor in private practice to be honoured with this appointment. Alongside his work with Harper Macleod, Crerar has worked in academic and educational roles, and was instrumental in the creation of the Home Report, an instrument which improved consumer protection in the housing market. He is currently Chairman of Scottish Rugby Union (SRU).