15 new solicitor advocates granted extended rights of audience
The Law Society of Scotland has granted extended rights of audience to 15 new solicitor advocates in two ceremonies held this week.
Law Society President Patricia Thom invited Lord Lake to administer the Declaration of Allegiance at Parliament House in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 18 February and Friday, 20 February.
The new solicitor advocates now have extended rights of audience to appear in the High Court, the Supreme Court and the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.
New solicitor advocates who obtained rights of audience on Wednesday, 18 February:
- Ian Scott, Bruce McCormack Limited
- David Fitzpatrick, Rradar (Scotland) Limited
- Taylor Muir, Russells Gibson McCaffrey
- Gemme McKechnie, COPFS
- Jack Caster, COPFS
- Lauren Donnelly, COPFS
New solicitor advocates who obtained rights of audience on Friday, 20 February.
- Paul Sutherland, Murphy Robb & Sutherland
- Jaclyn Robetson, Robertson Wyse
- Rachel Aedy, COPFS
- Andrew Ormiston, Ormiston & Co
- Liam McAllister, Lefevre Litigation
- Daniel Cameron, John Pryde SSC
- Rebecca Thompson, COPFS
- David Rogers, COPFS
- Kavin Ryan-Hume, COPFS
President of the Law Society Patricia Thom said: “Many congratulations to our new solicitor advocates.
“It’s a proud moment for each and every one of our newest solicitor advocates. They have shown huge commitment and dedication in juggling demanding workloads and busy personal lives with the many hours of further training and exams required to represent their clients in our highest courts. I’m honoured to have been part of this week’s ceremonies and to have the opportunity to celebrate with them alongside their families and friends.”