Ramsay Hall#1906

Ramsay Hall

Senior Associate, Brodies LLP
Ramsay is a member of Brodies' Corporate Crime and Investigations practice. He qualified into the team in 2012 and has experience of providing investigation support as well as representation in prosecutions across a range of sectors. In particular, he has provided advice on fraud, bribery and corruption, VAT evasion offences, money laundering, environmental offences, international sanctions and actions under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Ramsay regularly represents clients facing prosecution in Sheriff Courts throughout Scotland. He has both trial and criminal debate experience. He has also worked closely with counsel in respect of solemn proceedings.
Contributed to

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Comparison of criminal fraud in Scotland with England and Wales
Comparison of criminal fraud in Scotland with England and Wales
Practice notes

This Practice Note explains how criminal fraud is defined, investigated and prosecuted in Scotland, with some comparisons of the equivalent position in England and Wales. The principal differences are that the Fraud Act 2006 does not apply in Scotland; that in Scotland criminal fraud is predominantly a common law offence; that in Scotland only the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service can bring criminal prosecutions (and not the Serious Fraud Office (SFO)), and differences as to evidential requirements.

Fatal Accident Inquiries (FAIs) in Scotland
Fatal Accident Inquiries (FAIs) in Scotland
Practice notes

This Practice Note explains the purpose and scope of Fatal Accident Inquiries (FAIs) into sudden, suspicious, accidental and unexplained deaths in Scotland under the Inquiries into Fatal Accidents and Sudden Deaths etc (Scotland) Act 2016 (IFASD(S)A 2016). An FAI is a type of court hearing which publicly examines the circumstances of a death in Scotland. It is presided over by a sheriff and will normally be held in a sheriff court. The Practice Note explains the role of the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) and Police Scotland in investigating work related deaths, the Scottish Fatalities Investigations Unit, what is meant by a ‘reportable death’, mandatory and discretionary fatal accident inquiries, the main features of an FAI, the scope and limitations of an FAI and practical considerations for practitioners representing clients at FAIs. In England and Wales, such investigations into unexplained deaths are conducted by coroners during inquests.

Scottish criminal investigations—questioning suspects
Scottish criminal investigations—questioning suspects
Practice notes

This Practice Note covers the questioning of suspects in criminal investigations in Scotland. It explains the rights afforded to suspects during questioning, the impact of Cadder v HM Advocate on those rights, the application of those rights prior to and during police interviews, the role of solicitors prior to and during police questioning, the manner and conduct of police questioning, interviewing corporate organisations, tape recording interviews and the interpretation and translation rights afforded to suspects.

Scottish criminal investigations—the arrest and holding of suspects in police custody
Scottish criminal investigations—the arrest and holding of suspects in police custody
Practice notes

This Practice Note explains the arrest of suspects in criminal investigations in Scotland. In particular, it focuses on the basis for arrest, the rights of arrested persons, police powers on arrest, the power of Scottish officers to detain suspects in England, Wales or Northern Ireland, relevant custody time limits and release of suspects and officially accused persons from police custody.

Practice Area

Panel

  • Scottish Panel

Qualified Year

  • 2012

Membership

  • Law Society of Scotland

Education

  • University of Glasgow, LLB (Hons), Glasgow Graduate School of Law, Diploma of Legal Practice

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