News and Responses

Jonathan Mitchell KC to retire

Leading silk Jonathan Mitchell KC is retiring after a long and distinguished career at the Bar.

Time running out to donate to the Faculty Christmas Collection

The deadline for donations to the Faculty Christmas Collection, which supports vulnerable families in Fife, is fast approaching.

Abbotsford – the gift that keeps on giving

The festive season is upon us and those who haven’t yet found gifts for family and friends are running out of time to do so.

Response from the Faculty of Advocates to the Developing a Scottish Tax to replace the UK Aggregates Levy Consultation

The Messy Divorce of the Merry Couple

Mr and Mrs Claus have instructed teams of high-powered North Pole Advocates to represent them in their upcoming divorce action at the Court of Session, and everyone is invited to come along in December and watch the drama unfold.

Response by the Faculty of Advocates to the Constitution, Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee consultation on "How is Devolution Changing Post-EU?"

Get ready for the 21st Century Bar Conference

Bookings are now open for this year’s 21st Century Bar conference which is likely to prove as popular as ever with a host of expert speakers and a diverse programme.

Response from the Faculty of Advocates to Scottish Sentencing Council guideline - Offences of Causing Death by Driving

FLSU ‘ready to step forward’

The Faculty of Advocates’ Free Legal Services Unit (FLSU) is ready to step forward to address the need for pro bono legal services, says the Unit’s Convenor Neil Mackenzie KC.

Faculty Christmas Collection now open for donations

Christmas is coming, which means so is winter – which will be even harder than usual for vulnerable families given the current cost-of-living crisis gripping the country.