Michael Vaughan
Senior Associate, Solicitor AdvocateMichael has over ten years’ experience in pursuing and defending a wide range of commercial disputes. He regularly acts for companies, public bodies and insurers in proceedings before the Court of Session and Sheriff Courts.
Michael was admitted as a Solicitor Advocate in December 2023, granting him rights to appear in the country’s highest civil courts.
He is particularly experienced in disputes involving commercial contracts, the enforcement of restrictive covenants and the defence of employer and public liability personal injury claims. He is also regularly instructed in judicial reviews, which have led to applications to both the UK Supreme Court and European Court of Human Rights.
Michael also has considerable advocacy experience in the Sheriff Courts and has recently conducted a number of successful evidential hearings for commercial clients.
Areas of Expertise
Litigation & Dispute Resolution
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Judicial Review in Scotland: An Introduction
This is the first article in our series on judicial review in Scotland. These articles will delve into the foundations of judicial review, explore current issues and look ahead to what the future might hold in this area of law.
In this introductory piece, we will provide an overview of judicial review, discussing its definition, the circumstances under which it can be invoked, the remedies it offers and the intricacies of the court process.
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Philipp v Barclays Bank plc: Supreme Court decision in push payment fraud claim
The UK Supreme Court’s recent judgment in the case of Philipp v Barclays Bank plc clarified the ‘Quincecare duty’ in determining that Barclays was under no legal duty to compensate a customer defrauded of £700,000 through an authorised push payment fraud.