Megan Davidson
- Year of Call
- 2022
- Devil Masters
- Nicola Gilchrist
- Gavin Dewar
- Louise Arrol
- Craig Findlater
Contact
megandavidson@amadvocates.co.uk 07824 565377Practice Profile
Megan specialises in child law, criminal law and family law, and has a particular interest in human rights.
As a solicitor Megan gained considerable experience of appearing in court over a period of five years, regularly appearing at all stages of criminal and civil proceedings. Megan frequently conducted her own trials and proofs in Sheriff Courts, and has substantial experience of instructing counsel in the High Court. Megan acted as instructing solicitor for a child client throughout all stages of a Children’s appeal which was ultimately heard in the UK Supreme Court. Megan regularly appeared at Children’s Hearings, and in Children’s referral and appeal proceedings in the Sheriff Court.
Megan was awarded a Lord Hope scholarship for devilling. Throughout devilling she continued to expand her experience of dealing with complex and sensitive matters, both in the civil and criminal courts.
Education & Professional Career to Date
Education
2014- 2015: Diploma in Professional Legal Practice, University of Glasgow
with Distinction
2010- 2014: LL.B Law, University of Glasgow
Career
McKenzies Solicitors, Kirkcaldy
August 2019- September 2021: Senior Solicitor
July 2017- August 2019: Assistant Solicitor
Dewar Spence Solicitors, Leven
June 2015- July 2017: Trainee Solicitor
May 2015- June 2015: Legal Assistant
Selected Cases
Areas of Practice
Additional Information
Scullion Law prize for top student in Criminal Litigation (during DPLP)
Medico Legal Society prize for 2nd top student in Advanced Criminal Litigation (during DPLP)
Awarded Lord Hope scholarship, 2021-2022