News and Responses

QC joins art dispute panel

A senior member of Faculty has been appointed to a panel of specialist arbitrators for disputes in the world of fine art.

Counsel contributes to Colombian court magazine

A new magazine published by the supreme constitutional court of Colombia features a contribution by a member of Faculty, Ximena Vengoechea.

Safety a must in plans for passenger-carrying automated vehicles, says Faculty

Safety must be the top priority in allowing driverless buses on to our roads, the Faculty has insisted.

Euro appointment for clinical negligence QC

A senior member of Faculty, Lauren Sutherland, QC, has been appointed to a leading position within the Pan European Organisation of Personal Injury Lawyers (PEOPIL).

Automated Vehicles: Passenger Services and Public Transport

SORRY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

A major seminar to put the spotlight on Scotland’s place in Europe following Brexit has been announced by the Faculty.

Chapter 42A: New procedure information event

New rules affecting Chapter 42A personal injury actions in the Court of Session will be analysed at an information event, with speakers including Maria Maguire, QC, and Amber Galbraith, Advocate.

New Vice-Dean is Roddy Dunlop, QC

The new Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Advocates is Roddy Dunlop, QC.

Judge Julius and Editor Emma

The Faculty’s Julius Komorowski has been appointed a salaried tribunal judge, and Emma Toner becomes editor of Session Cases.

Drawbacks in civil partnerships Bill may be blessing, says Faculty

Plans to open civil partnerships to different sex couples have drawbacks, but those might be a blessing in the long run, the Faculty has suggested.