Tony Graham QC to chair Faculty Services Ltd

Tony Graham QC has been elected as the new chairman of Faculty Services Lmd ("FSL"), the service company providing administrative and support services to advocates.

Mr Graham is stable director at Optimum Advocates in Glasgow. He called to the Scottish bar in 2002 and became a QC in 2017. He enjoys one of the busiest High Court practices of the criminal bar. He has represented his stable on the Faculty Services Ltd board since 2011 and has also served on the committee of the Scottish Criminal Bar Association.

He replaces Geoff Clarke QC, who stepped down after three years in the role.

Welcoming Mr Graham, Roddy Dunlop QC, Dean of the Faculty of Advocates, commented: "We have no doubt that he will add significant value to FSL in the years ahead.

“We would also like to offer our thanks and appreciation to Geoff Clarke QC for his contribution to FSL as outgoing chair."