Rules, Waivers and Guidance Sub-Committee
Convener
Nick Taylor
Secretary
Samantha Hollywood
samanthahollywood@lawscot.org.uk
samanthahollywood@lawscot.org.uk
Solicitor Members
Mohsen Din
Stuart Kelly
David Syme
Graham Weatherston
Lay Members
Uzma Aslam
Lauren Murdoch
Peter Rigg
Andrew Tough
Brian Yates
Aims & functions of the committee
- To consider and develop proposals to amend certain regulatory requirements, in accordance with the Society’s obligations to promote the regulatory objectives and aim to adopt best regulatory practice.
- To approve the issue and amendment of Guidance in relation to certain practice rules and areas of legal work.
- To consider and determine applications for waiver of certain practice rule requirements, including, for example, specific requirements of the rules on conflict of interest.