Ross Fairweather

Year of Call: 2026

Compass Chambers

Qualifications

DipLP - University of Strathclyde

LL.B - University of Strathclyde

BA (Hons) - University of Dundee

Special interests

Personal Injury

Health & Safety

Public and fatal accident inquiries

Biography

Ross called to the Bar in 2026 after 8 years in private practice.

After training with Anderson Strathern, he spent three years working in their litigation department. He moved to Clyde & Co. in 2020 and became a Senior Associate. In 2022, he was granted extended rights of audience as a Solicitor Advocate. Ross was regularly instructed by colleagues and appeared on several occasions in both the Court of Session and the Sheriff Courts.

Ross has significant experience of handling high valued and complex personal injuries actions, predominantly arising out of road traffic accidents, workplace accidents, and accidents on occupied premises. He has typically handled claims involving catastrophic injuries and fatalities. He has also represented the Scottish Ministers on several occasions at Fatal Accident Inquiries.

In practice, Ross acted predominantly for insurers and self-insured organisations. During devilling, Ross gained significant experience of pursuing actions arising from personal injuries and medical negligence.