Law Society of Scotland
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Accredited specialists

The Law Society of Scotland's specialist accreditation scheme

Introduction

The Society's specialist accreditation scheme was established in 1990. The exceptional quality and skill of accredited specialists under the scheme is recognised throughout Scotland. Around 450 solicitors are accredited specialists.

The accreditation scheme offers recognition of solicitors who develop specialist knowledge during their careers, and also helps the public choose a solicitor with the necessary expertise, particularly in more complex cases.

There are currently 28 specialisms and two qualifications in mediation  which can be searched using our "find a solicitor" search;

  • Agricultural Law
  • Arbitration - New
  • Charity Law
  • Child Law
  • Commercial Leasing
  • Construction Law
  • Crofting Law
  • Debt & Asset Recovery - New
  • Discrimination Law
  • Employment Law
  • Environmental Law
  • Family Law
  • Freedom of Information and Data Protection
  • Immigration
  • Insolvency Law
  • Incapacity & Mental Disability Law
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Liquor Licensing Law
  • Medical Negligence Law
  • Medical Negligence (Defender only)
  • Mental Health Law
  • Pensions Law
  • Personal Injury Law
  • Planning Law Law
  • Private Client Tax
  • Professional Negligence Law
  • Public Procurement Law
  • Trusts Law
  • Family Law Mediation
  • Commercial Law Mediation