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 (FAQs).
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.
NEW: "From Recession to Upturn" - Practical guidance on financial management and strategy for law firms.
One to one coaching opportunity - sessions taking place in February and March 2010
Business Payment Support Service for those concerned about being able to make National Insurance, VAT, or other payments due to HMRC
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
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.
Registrar's Department
Practising Certificates | Incidental Financial Business | Updating Your Details | Advice and Guidance | Hot Topics | FAQ's
David Cullen, Registrar 0131 476 8160
James Ness, Deputy Registrar 0131 476 8174
Denise Robertson – Manager, Incidental Financial Business Registration, SLCC Levy Collection, Membership, the Roll and Practising Certificates 0131 476 8179
Katie Meanley – Manager, Qualifications, Traineeships, Entrance and Admissions 0131 476 8162
Traineeships and Entrance 0131 476 8126
Admission, Discharge of Traineeship and Scottish Paralegal Association 0131 476 8173
Qualification, Requalification and Test of Professional Competence 0131 476 8155
Membership, the Roll and Practising Certificates 0131 476 8128/8114/8178
General Queries, Qualifications, Traineeships, Entrance and Admissions 0131 476 8105/8200
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
Lindsay Drummond 0845 113 0018
Financial Compliance
Guarantee Fund Issues | Hot Topics | FAQ's
Ian Messer, Director 0131 226 8897
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
Registrar's Department
Starting a Firm
Closing a Firm
Incidental Financial Business
Changing Business Address
Practising Certificate Options
Policy statement on termination of training contracts
Professional Practice
Conflict of Interest
Mandates
Home Reports
Money Laundering
Confidentiality on criminal matters
Regulation Liaison Team
Managing Complaints
Financial Compliance Team
Accounts Rules
Guarantee Fund Rules
Inspection Issues
