Lord Davidson’s practice for over 30 years has been mainly commercial and public law litigation. He has appeared and advised in numerous cases in the Supreme Court, House of Lords, Privy Council, European Court of Justice and the Court of Session as well as in arbitrations and mediations.
He has been a law officer in both the UK and Scottish Parliaments as Advocate General and Solicitor General respectively, both advising on legislation and financial issues as well as appearing in cases for government.
Recent experience includes appearing in appeals covering an insurance scheme of arrangement and a US distribution agreement, providing expert evidence on Scots Law, advising on procurement issues, and appearing in interlocutory hearings. He also has experience of dealing with difficult issues in overseas jurisdictions including China.
Selected Cases
- Scottish Lion Insurance Co, Petitioner [2011] CSIH
- Whyte & Mackay v Capstone International [2010] CSIH 87
- Horvath v Secretary of State DEFRA (Case C-2/28/07)
- Megrahi v HM Advocate 2008 SCCR 358
- Millar v Dickson 2002 SC (PC) 30