Neil Mackenzie QC announced as new Keeper of the Library
Faculty members have elected Neil Mackenzie QC as the new Keeper of the Advocates Library.
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In memoriam, Geoff Clarke QC
Faculty notes with sadness the untimely passing last week of Geoff Clarke QC of Compass Chambers.
Ashley Edwards QC named as principal Crown counsel
The Lord Advocate has appointed Ashley Edwards QC to be principal Crown counsel and lead the advocate depute team in the prosecution of serious crime.
Faculty member recognised by Scottish Legal News
Thomas Leonard Ross QC has been named Lawyer of the Month by Scottish Legal News.
Faculty opposes establishment of new regulator for legal profession
The Faculty of Advocates has opposed the creation of a new independent regulator for all legal services.
Faculty opposes wholesale reform of UK’s data protection regime
It is premature to suggest in the current post-Brexit social, economic, and political landscape that a radical overhaul of the United Kingdom’s Data Protection regime is necessary or desirable, says the Faculty of Advocates.
Tony Graham QC appointed as new FSL Chair
Tony Graham QC, Stable Director at Optimum Advocates in Glasgow, has been elected as the new Chairman of Faculty Services Limited (FSL).
Faculty member appointed Assistant Principal Crown Counsel
Susanne Tanner QC has been commissioned by the Lord Advocate as Assistant Principal Crown Counsel.
In memoriam, Stephen O’Rourke QC
It was with deep sadness that the Faculty of Advocates learnt of the passing of Stephen O’Rourke QC.
Edward Kane is back for Christmas!
The Faculty’s very own fictional Advocate makes his return this Christmas in The Scotsman in: “Edward Kane and the Innocent Railway”.