Law Society pays tribute to Professor Gerry Maher KC

The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to Professor Gerry Maher, KC, Professor of Criminal Law at Edinburgh Law School, who passed away on 28 January 2023.

Michael Clancy, Director of Law Reform at the Law Society of Scotland, said: “We are very saddened to hear of the death of Professor Gerry Maher.

"Gerry was an exceptionally kind person, who wore his deep learning lightly and was loved and admired by so many across the legal profession and by the students fortunate enough to be taught by him.

“He contributed to the Society’s law reform and policy work, most recently to our private international law reference group, and his knowledge and guidance will be much missed.

"Our thoughts and deep condolences go to his family, friends and colleagues."

Edinburgh Law School has opened an online book of condolence for those who wish to leave a message.