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Breaking Barriers – working towards a more inclusive Scottish legal profession
On 25 September, Disabling Barriers Scotland, in partnership with the Faculty of Advocates, hosted access to justice conference Breaking Barriers.
What happens when you close your practice? Your Master Policy questions answered
The Master Policy professional indemnity insurance renewal period often brings with it some queries from practitioners about how cover operates when a firm decides to cease trading.
‘Menopause, death, and taxes’ – how lawyers help tackle the taboo surrounding one of life’s certainties
As World Menopause Awareness Month builds up to World Menopause Day on 18 October, Peter Ranscombe examines what lawyers can do to help people navigate the menopause.
'Sense of community remains' — Highland solicitors gather to mark 160th anniversary
The Faculty of Solicitors of the Highlands were delighted to come together on Friday 26th September 2025 at the Drumossie Hotel in Inverness to celebrate the 160th anniversary of the Faculty’s establishment.
Remembering pioneering 'First Lady of COPFS' who blazed trail for equal opportunities
Helen Ross, who died on 19 September aged 97, was a true pioneer. She was the first woman to be appointed as a Procurator Fiscal Depute in Scotland and blazed a trail for equal opportunities.
Remembering our colleagues and friends in September 2025
The Society has shared the latest obituary list, for all of us to take a moment to remember those within our profession.
From the President's Desk: What family law means to me and why women's involvement is far from 'cliché'
"I initially resisted taking on any family cases. I had some notion that female lawyers doing family law was a cliché."
SSDT Decision: John David Mair
A Complaint was raised by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against John David Mair, Solicitor, Glasgow.
Scottish Legal Awards winners list in full from glamorous Glasgow ceremony
The winners of Scotland’s national celebration of excellence in the legal profession have been announced at the 22nd Annual Scottish Legal Awards, held at a prestigious gala dinner in Glasgow.
A swift sift? SLCC explains its oft-misunderstood role following Michelle Mone case decision
The SLCC’s Vicky Crichton explains the body’s often-misunderstood ‘sifting function’ and its role in rejecting or referring complaints.
SSDT Report: Section 42ZA appeal by Andrew Medley
An appeal in terms of Section 42ZA(10) of the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 was made by Andrew Stephen Medley (“the Appellant”) against the Determination made by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland.
The Troubles, favelas and festivals — Why solicitors need to rethink criminalisation to ‘build safer communities’
Every day, legal professionals strive for justice, fairness, reducing harm and improving their clients’ position. But do practitioners need to rethink what that means for communities?
Why the Kyrgyz ambassador met the Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow
The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow hosted the Ambassador of the Kyrgyz Republic to the United Kingdom.
From the President's desk: How can we support our vital smaller firms?
In the latest column from Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom, she considers the good news and bad that's come out of research into small Scottish firms.
Master Policy coverage: What you need to know including coverage, exclusions and limits of indemnity
Anne Kentish, partner and professional negligence specialist at Kennedys Law, takes us through some of the key features of the Law Society of Scotland’s Master Policy.
Breaking barriers — New partnership event to improve the legal profession for people with disabilities
Scotland's first and only charity established to support disabled students entering the Scottish legal profession is teaming up with the Faculty of Advocates.
SLCC vindicated over 'privilege' question in decision to refer Michelle Mone firm solicitor
The Inner House of the Court of Session has dismissed an appeal from the firm which previously represented Baroness Michelle Mone over a Scottish Legal Complaints Commissions.
Why your law firm probably needs to improve price transparency right now
Remarkably, more than two thirds of Scottish law firms reviewed by the Law Society of Scotland do not include pricing information on their websites.
'Complaints are difficult' — now SLCC has launched helpline to support you
If you’re not sure where to turn when facing a complaint, there is help available thanks to a new helpline run by the Scottish Legal Complaints Commission.
Remembering our colleagues and friends in August 2025
The Society has shared the latest obituary list, for all of us all to take a moment to remember those within our profession.
All change at top of leading Scottish firm as commercial real estate partner Neil Robb appointed chair
Blackadders LLP has announced the appointment of Neil Robb, partner and head of commercial real estate, as chairman.
From the President's desk: 'Why we needed resilience in spades'
How can solicitors withstand and recover from challenges they face personally and privately, asks Law Society of Scotland President Patricia Thom. There are lessons we can all learn.
SSDT Decision: Patrick Ian Campbell
The latest SSDT decision covers a complaint made by the Council of the Law Society of Scotland against Patrick Ian Campbell.
60 seconds with…. Brian Yates, awarded MBE for services to consumer protection
Brian’s consumer protection work earned him an inclusion in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List and an Award of the Member of the Order of the British Empire.