News and Responses

Faculty sees flaw in success fee plans

The Faculty has voiced concern at part of the Scottish Government’s planned approach to the regulation of success fee agreements.

Part 1 of the Civil Litigation (Expenses and Group Proceedings) (Scotland) Act 2018

QC to help Scottish launch of Women in the Law UK

A senior member of Faculty, Susanne Tanner, QC, has been invited to be one of the speakers at the first event in Scotland by Women in the Law UK.

Special Brexit event proves a success

Expert analysis of key Brexit litigation proved a big success at a special event by the Faculty and the European Circuit.

Dylan and an 18th Century Advocate…

An exhibition marking a connection between the Faculty, Bob Dylan and a 17th Century Scottish ballad has opened in the members’ Reading Room.

Counsel starring with stars at Burns Suppers

A senior member of Faculty will be joining a television star as leading characters at a Burns Supper.

Key role for Faculty member in animal welfare reforms

A member of Faculty, Scott Blair, is playing a leading role in reforming the law to combat the scourge of puppy farming in Scotland.

Faculty Clerk at special RBG screening

The Clerk of Faculty, Dr Kirsty Hood, QC, has helped honour one of the world’s major legal figures, the US Supreme Court Associate Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Legal 500 winners announced

Two members of Faculty have been named winners in the Scottish Bar section of The Legal 500 UK Awards 2019.

Brexit analysis at Faculty event

Brexit and the twists and turns flowing from two historic court rulings will be put under the spotlight at a special Faculty-hosted event.