John Speir

Year of Call 1993

Areas of Practice
Commercial, Damages, Employment & Discrimination, Family, Public Law & Equality

General information

• LL.B University of Edinburgh (Distinction)

Office bearer of Advocates Child and Family Law Group from 2000 to date (currently vice-chair)

During his time at the Bar, John has extensive experience in appearing at all levels of civil courts (including the House of Lords) and tribunals. While John is regularly instructed in Employment, Contract and Reparation cases his practice focuses primarily in the Family Law field in which he occasionally speaks and contributes newspaper articles.

John is one of the notable practitioners in Family/Matrimonial Law in Scotland.

“John Speir performs well in court and is very well organised in his case administration. He has a broad family practice that is enriched by experience in other areas, such as employment law.” – Chambers UK 2008

John Speir has made a name for himself as a "robust practitioner" who is "easy to deal with and well organised." He is often instructed by many of the leading lawyers in Scotland. - Quote from Chambers Directory (2009) - Family/Matrimonial section.