Society of Scottish Lawyers in London - Scottish Solicitors

The Society of Scottish Lawyers in London (SSLL) was formed in 1988 by a steering commitee chaired by Tom Winsor, UK Rail Regulator 1999-2004.

The main aims of the Society are:

(1) to provide an opportunity for social contact between Scottish lawyers in London;

(2) to further the interests of Scottish lawyers in London; and

(3) to afford opportunities for the discussion and consideration of matters of interest to members of the Society.

There are currently 8 members of the Committee of the Society under thePresidency of Graeme Davidson of Maclay Murray and Spens. The Rt. Hon.Lord Mackay of Clashfern was elected as the Honorary President of theSociety at the Society’s inaugural meeting and continues to hold thisposition to date. Currently, the main event organised by the Society isan annual Burns Supper which is held at The Brewery in Chiswell Street,London – a magnificent venue in the heart of the City.

Traditionally, the Burns Supper is held on the Thursday before 25January. Next year’s Burns Supper is going to be held on 19 January2006 and the Society is delighted that the 2007 Burns Supper will fallon Burns Night itself.

The Society is keen to hold other events for its members. The mostrecent event in addition to the Burns Supper was a drinks evening atThe Royal Scottish Corporation’s headquarters in Covent Garden. TheRoyal Scottish Corporation is a charity which helps needy Scots inLondon suffering hardship or seeking to rebuild or improve their lives.

The Society is always keen to recruit new members to join the ranks.Any member of The Faculty of Advocates or member of The Law Society ofScotland who is resident in greater London or who conducts business ingreater London is eligible to become a member.

Subscription fees are currently GBP10 per year and an application formfor membership can be requested via the contact details below. One ofthe benefits of membership is discounted tickets to the Burns Supper!Contact: The Committee of the Society are also keen to welcome freshideas and enthusiasm in the running of the Society’s affairs and wouldbe delighted to hear from anyone with an interest in joining.

Please contact Robin Shannan, Treasurer of the Society, rshannan@mcclurenaismith.com. Please quote www.scotsinlondon.com . *Ed thought: amazing after-dinner speaker at Caledonian Society bash Q4 2005