News and Responses
All the latest news from the Faculty of Advocates
Faculty's Response to Proposed Charities (Regulation and Administration) (Scotland) Bill
Response from the Faculty of Advocates to the Consultation on Transfer of the Functions of Education Appeal Committees to the Scottish Tribunals
Faculty welcomes Ukrainian lawyers
The Faculty of Advocates hosted a reception last night to celebrate the work of Scottish lawyers who are supporting their Ukrainian colleagues seeking refuge from the war in their homeland.
Advocates support a range of charities
Christmas is a time when family and friends can gather to enjoy a warm, fun-filled festive atmosphere and exchange gifts. With festivities being severely curtailed during the past two years due to Covid-19 restrictions, many people are looking forward to Christmas even more so than usual.
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.