Four new solicitor advocates introduced in Court of Session

Four solicitors have stepped up to join the ranks of solicitor advocates with extended rights of audience in Scotland’s highest civil court.

The newly appointed solicitor advocates are:

• Andrew Agnew from Keoghs

• Robbie Brodie from Livingstone Brown

• Andrew McDonald from Burness Paull

• Corrine Skelton from Thompsons

The Law Society of Scotland granted the extended rights, with the new solicitor advocates introduced in a ceremony held in the Court of Session in Edinburgh on Monday, 27 July 2026.

Law Society President Serena Sutherland invited presiding judge Lady Haldane to administer the Declaration and Oath of Allegiance.

The new appointees now have extended rights of audience to appear in the Court of Session, the United Kingdom Supreme Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

Serena Sutherland said: “Congratulations to our newly appointed solicitor advocates. It was an honour to be part of today’s ceremony in the Court of Session.

“They have successfully navigated a challenging education and assessment process to ensure their advocacy skills are at the required level. It is a moment worthy of celebration!

“Solicitor advocates make a significant contribution to Scotland’s legal sector and I’m pleased to see their numbers growing to support clients in our most senior courts.”