News and Responses

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.

Legal Services Regulation Reform in Scotland Consultation Response by the Faculty of Advocates

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.

Response from the Faculty of Advocates to The Consultation on Data: A New Direction

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.