Law Society news
Tributes paid to former Law Society secretary Kenneth Pritchard
The Law Society of Scotland has paid tribute to its longstanding former Secretary, Kenneth Pritchard OBE, who has died at the age of 91.
Companies House ID verification checks changes
Firms that fall under anti-money laundering (AML) supervision and wish to provide identification verification checks to Companies House on behalf of their clients will soon be required to register as Authorised Corporate Service Providers (ACSPs).
Modernisation bill a positive step for criminal justice in Scotland
The Law Society of Scotland supports proposed changes to modernise criminal justice procedures, but says such reforms must be accompanied by increased funding for the criminal justice system.
Legal sector celebrates new year with newly admitted solicitors
Scotland’s legal sector has made a strong start to 2025, with 103 new solicitors formally welcomed to the profession in central Edinburgh yesterday.
Government amendments to Legal Services Regulation Bill preserve supremacy of the rule of law
Scottish Government proposals for extensive new levels of direct government control and involvement in how Scottish solicitors work are to be removed from the Legal Services Regulation Bill, preserving supremacy of the rule of law,
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.