Michael Clancy

Director of Law Reform
Law Society of Scotland

Michael graduated from the University of Glasgow in 1979 taking an LLB degree and in 1985 taking an LLM degree. In 1987 he graduated LLB (Hons) from the University of London. He is a solicitor and Notary Public. After qualification as a solicitor in private practice he attained a partnership with the Glasgow firm of Franchi Wright & Co. He resigned this partnership in 1988 to become a Deputy Secretary of the Law Society of Scotland. He is Director of Law Reform at the Society and has published widely on a range of legal topics. He is immediate past Chairman of the International Bar Association Constitution and Governance Committee and is Secretary of the United Kingdom and Ireland Notarial Forum. Michael was awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Jubilee Birthday Honours List in June 2002. He is a member of the Society of Writers to His Majesty’s Signet and in 2024 was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh (Scotland’s National Academy).

Articles by Michael P. Clancy:

Holocaust Memorial Day – remembrance and vigilance

25th January 2023 | By: Michael P. Clancy
On Holocaust Memorial Day we remember what the survivors have told us – what they remember. But we also remain vigilant to ensure human rights remain protected to honour the memory and sacrifice of those who died and respect those who survived.

CPD & Training with Michael P. Clancy:

Donoghue v Stevenson 90th Anniversary Conference | The Immortal Snail | On-demand

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On-demand
CPD & training events, Conference
On the 90th anniversary of the Donoghue v Stevenson we brough together lawyers from across the globe to discuss the impact of this foundational case.

Annual Conference 2025

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Live online
In-person
6th October 2025 09:30 - 17:15 Conference
Taking place from 6 to 9 October 2024, the first three days will be held entirely online whilst Thursday will be a fully hybrid day held at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, where you can expect to hear from a range of keynote speakers.

Annual Conference Day 4 2023 On-demand

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On-demand
CPD & training events, Conference, High Street and General Practice, In-house, Technology
Watch our keynote presentations and expert speakers present on topics including The Rule of Law, Trauma-aware law and Female leaders and why we need them and sub-plenary sessions on AML, Financial Compliance, Risk Management, Business Development, Financial Management and Legal Technology.