Press releases - December 2009

Law Society of Scotland surveys solicitors on family business

The Law Society of Scotland has joined with the Scottish Family Business Association (SFBA) in a collaborative project to look at the distinct legal services that could best serve family-run businesse

Scottish Government to consult on the regulation of will writers

The Law Society of Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government's consultation on proposals to regulate will writers who charge a client fee.

The Society's Council elects President and Vice President for 2010 to 2011

Jamie Millar, the Society’s current Vice President, and Cameron Ritchie, will take up their posts as president and vice president respectively, in May next year.

Society calls for change to Legal Services Bill

Legislation to reform the legal services marketplace should be amended to ensure a level playing field for Scottish firms and to protect the independence of the solicitors’ profession, according to th

Society to give evidence on Legal Services Bill

The Society will appear before the Scottish Parliament justice committee on Tuesday, 15 December to give its views on the Legal Services (Scotland) Bill