David Welsh
@DavidWelshFOA
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Advocate at @axiomadvocates and barrister at @cornerstonebarr
Edinburgh
Joined June 2015
Today, the Supreme Court issued its judgment in the criminal appeals of Keir and Daly v HM Advocate [2025] UKSC 38. The Dean of Faculty, Roddy Dunlop KC, and @DavidWelshFOA of Axiom appeared for the interveners (the Faculty of Advocates and the Law Society of Scotland).
Judgment has been given this morning in the matter of Daly (Appellant) v His Majesty’s Advocate (Respondent); Keir (Appellant) v His Majesty’s Advocate (Respondent) (UKSC 2023/0107; UKSC 2023/0123): https://t.co/uCaidv8vYC
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Judgment has been given this morning in the matter of Daly (Appellant) v His Majesty’s Advocate (Respondent); Keir (Appellant) v His Majesty’s Advocate (Respondent) (UKSC 2023/0107; UKSC 2023/0123): https://t.co/uCaidv8vYC
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It has been announced today that Lord Sales has been appointed Deputy President of the Supreme Court. Lord Sales will succeed Lord Hodge, who will retire later this year: https://t.co/DgoX5KcAdJ
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Don't miss this essential session focusing on the practical challenges of bringing renewable energy projects to fruition. https://t.co/dPuFsq3L78
#RenewableEnergy #GridConnection #PlanningLaw #Infrastructure #UKLaw
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Commercial Disputes Conference in Glasgow – 14 November 2025 Several Axiom members will be speaking at the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow’s annual commercial disputes conference this November. Booking details are available here: https://t.co/yg6hCePidU
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Rt Hon Lady Carmichael has been appointed President of the Investigatory Powers Tribunal by HM The King. Lady Carmichael will take up the post as President on 1 November 2025. https://t.co/Q6KrmPbMT0
judiciary.scot
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The last few tickets for next week's @ScotPLG Annual Conference are available here: https://t.co/uKDPlewatE The conference provides at least 5 hours of CPD, delivered by leaders in the field, for a very small fee. It is always brilliant and I look forward to seeing you there!
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Nina Pindham on the cover of The Planner. And an owl.
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Join us for our upcoming three-part webinar series, “Building Blocks of Data Protection Law”, starting on 30 April. This series is designed for professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of #DataLegislation, compliance & best practices. Learn more: https://t.co/px9PX8zOe9
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Looking to join the Scottish Bar? Here’s what you need to know about the scholarships offered through the Faculty of Advocates. #legal #lawstudents
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We're proud to announce that Harriet Townsend has today been appointed King’s Counsel! A standout barrister in planning and environment law, Harriet is known for her clarity of thought, insight & advocacy. Chambers UK Bar 2025 describes her as “a master of communication”.
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📅 Axiom is delighted to sponsor the upcoming Scottish Public Law Group Annual Conference 2025. The conference will take place on Monday, 16 June, at the Kimpton Charlotte Square. More details can be found at the following link: https://t.co/shKH0BJSoo
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@DavidWelshFOA will be chairing an upcoming event organised by the Scottish Public Law Group . Titled "Public Law and the Environment" the event will explore recent environmental cases, how the courts are applying and developing the law, and potential developments.
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A brilliant group of speakers - absolute titans of the environmental law world - and a really topical subject. Register to come in person or online with the link below. And its free! What more could you want?!
We are lucky to be joined by @estelledehon KC, James Findlay KC of @tf_chambers and @cornerstonebarr, and Professor James Harrison of @UoELawSchool. Our committee member @DavidWelshFOA will chair this exciting event. Tickets via the link below!
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We are lucky to be joined by @estelledehon KC, James Findlay KC of @tf_chambers and @cornerstonebarr, and Professor James Harrison of @UoELawSchool. Our committee member @DavidWelshFOA will chair this exciting event. Tickets via the link below!
Tickets now available for our next event on "Public law and the environment" on 19 March 2025. This is a hybrid event - sign up here:
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📢 Exciting News: Cornerstone Barristers appoints Nadia Biles Davies as our new CEO! Nadia brings a wealth of experience as a results-driven leader, with a proven track record in strategic growth & innovation. Read more here: https://t.co/Qp5n2d67vS
#Leadership #Law
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Are you a qualified lawyer or legal scholar? Applications are now open for Judicial Assistants to join us for the 2025/26 legal year! Find out more about the role and register for our free online information event on our website: https://t.co/X02JozpCCV.
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Scotland's Court of Session quashed UK Government approval for the Rosebank and Jackdaw oilfields, ruling the Environmental Impact Assessments unlawful. Cornerstone barristers David Welsh, James Findlay KC and Ruchi Parekh provided assistance to the case. https://t.co/ak2quCze43
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Earlier today, Lord Ericht issued his Opinion in three petitions for judicial review brought by two non-governmental organisations challenging the grant of consent for the development of and production from the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields.
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Cornerstone Barristers is immensely proud to announce that Harriet Townsend will be appointed King’s Counsel. She will be sworn in during a ceremony on 24 March 2025. Read in full here 👇 https://t.co/ChjUxeRTzU
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