Law Society congratulates Lord Pentland on appointment as Lord President

The Law Society of Scotland has offered congratulations to the Rt Hon Lord Pentland on his appointment to become the next Lord President.

The First Minister John Swinney announced this morning that His Majesty the King has appointed Lord Pentland to succeed the Rt Hon Lord Carloway when he retires early next month.

Lord Pentland, who is a former Solicitor General for Scotland and Chair of the Scottish Law Commission, has been a Senator of the College of Justice since 2008.

Law Society of Scotland President Susan Murray said: “On behalf of the Law Society of Scotland and the solicitor profession which it represents, I offer my sincere congratulations to Lord Pentland as he is appointed to become Scotland’s next Lord President.

“As head of the Judiciary in Scotland, the role of Lord President is prestigious and carries great importance for our legal sector and justice system. Lord Pentland’s experience, skills, and the esteem in which he is held are well reflected in this appointment.

“The Law Society looks forward to working constructively with Lord Pentland, as we have with Lord Carloway during his near decade long tenure as Lord President.”