Lawyer of the Week
A senior member of Faculty has been named Lawyer of the Week in the law section of The Times Scotland.
News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Reform of vital part of commercial law welcomed by Faculty
The Faculty has supported reform of the law on moveable transactions, and an end to the use of “work-arounds”.
Moveable Transactions
Four new reporters for Session Cases
Four new reporters have been appointed by the Scottish Council of Law Reporting to its Session Cases team.
Pain and gain for charity cycling QC
A senior member of Faculty has been left “exhausted but elated” after completing a 200-mile charity cycle run in his back garden.
Derek Ogg, QC
Tributes have been paid to Derek Ogg, QC, who has died at the age of 65.
‘Admirable advances’ in restoring civil business, but still much to do
Progress in resuming civil court business has been applauded by the Vice-Dean of Faculty, Roddy Dunlop, QC.
Criminal trials during COVID-19 outbreak
Faculty help for mooting students
Members of Faculty took part in one of the biggest mooting events in Scotland to help law students prepare for a major international competition.
SCBA ‘extremely hopeful’ after jury talks
The Scottish Criminal Bar Association (SCBA) has expressed optimism after a roundtable discussion about jury trials during the COVID-19 emergency.