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Rules, Waivers and Guidance Sub-Committee

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Nick Taylor
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Secretary
Samantha Hollywood
samanthahollywood@lawscot.org.uk
Solicitor Members
Stuart Kelly
David Syme
Lay Members
Uzma Aslam
Naveed Kayani
Lauren Murdoch
Andrew Tough
Brian Yates

Aims & functions of the committee

  • To consider and develop proposals to amend certain regulatory requirements, in accordance with the Society’s obligations to promote the regulatory objectives and aim to adopt best regulatory practice.
  • To approve the issue and amendment of Guidance in relation to certain practice rules and areas of legal work.
  • To consider and determine applications for waiver of certain practice rule requirements, including, for example, specific requirements of the rules on conflict of interest. 
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