Professional Support for Solicitors
On this page you will find a range of support initiatives as well as a list of useful points of contact at the Society, Hot Topics and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Business Support
As part of its response to the recession, the Society has created a section of useful information for practitioners. From a business toolkit to advice for those made redundant, there is a range of information which we will be updating regularly.
Bank of England Agents' Summary June 2009
Business Toolkit
Advice from the banks
Information for those made redundant
Reduce your storage costs
Guidance on client bank accounts
Economic impact survey report
Business Support Directory
Update courses - which may assist individuals and firms
Who to Contact at the Society
The Society can provide support and advice to its members on a range of issues. If you have a query, please contact us. Here is a list of contact names at the Society.
Records Department
Updating Your Details | Hot Topics | FAQ's
Denise Robertson 0131 476 8179 F: 0131 226 6308
Morag Robb 0131 476 8178 F: 0131 225 2934
Registrar's Department
Practising Certificates | Incidental Financial Business | Hot Topics | FAQ's
David Cullen, Registrar 0131 476 8160
James Ness, Deputy Registrar 0131 476 8174
Professional Practice
Confidential Guidance and Advice | Hot Topics | FAQ's
Bruce Ritchie, Director 0131 476 8124
Fiona J Robb, Solicitor 0131 226 8883
Stella McCraw, Solicitor 0131 476 8176
John Scott, Solicitor 0131 226 8894
Regulation Liaison Team
Complaint Process | Hot Topics | FAQ's
Mary McGowan 0131 476 8152
Laura Malcolm 0131 476 8111
Financial Compliance
Guarantee Fund Issues | Hot Topics | FAQ's
Ian Messer, Director 0131 226 8897
Trainees, Training Firms and Organisations
Advice and Guidance | Hot Topics | FAQ's
Treena Jobson 0131 476 8155
Katy Elliot 0131 476 8126
David Macdougall 0131 476 8173
Claire Ruickbie 0131 476 8105
Sisi Chang 0131 476 8200
Katie Meanley 0131 476 8200/8105
Update Courses
Sarah Prior 0131 226 8893
Jobs - The Society's New Recruitment Site
Backup Holiday and Sickness Cover - The Society's Register of Locums
Stressed Out - LawCare
Hot Topics
Records Department
Changing Business Address
Practising Certificate Options
Registrar's Department
Starting a Firm
Closing a Firm
Incidental Financial Business
Professional Practice
Conflict of Interest
Mandates
Home Reports
Money Laundering
Regulation Liaison Team
Managing Complaints
Financial Compliance Team
Accounts Rules
Guarantee Fund Rules
Inspection Issues
