Scottish Law Agents

The Scottish Law Agents Society is the solicitor profession’s solely representative national body. Unlike the Law Society of Scotland we are a voluntary organisation and a Royal Charter company. We are not a creature of statute and we do not possess the conflict of interest that will always bedevil any organisation that has a duty to both regulate and represent its members. Since the publication of the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill 2023 it is more important than ever for our profession to have a truly independent representative, and our Society is much longer established than the LSS in meeting that need. 

Our Society is a national body and concerned with issues that affect solicitors across Scotland. We always endeavor to be distinct and independent from the LSS in how we approach these matters. In addition, we are always keen to know about issues that arise in particular localities, such as delays in the processing of business in a specific sheriff court. Anyone with issues to raise is encouraged to contact the Secretary or a Council member.

In March 2024 we submitted a response to the U.K Government’s proposal to re-introduce fees for Employment Tribunal claims. We supported the proposed fees and take the view that by analogy a similar fee should be charged by complainers who wish to make a claim against solicitors through the process of the SLCC. This is only fair and consistent.

 Regulation of the profession is a never-ending process of reviews, consultations, and the production of reviews that are always said to be “independent”. The threat to our independence is ever present. We have responded in writing to the 2023 Bill and in November 2023 gave evidence to the Scottish Parliament.

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