ABS in Scotland being kicked into the long grass was a possibility raised yesterday. This was at an online event organised by the Law Society of Scotland: ‘Policy perspectives: Regulation of legal services reform’. Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act
Brian Inkster
The Time Blawg is a legal blog that focuses on issues related to legal practice and regulation, particularly in Scotland. It covers topics such as the impact of generative AI on legal verification processes, developments in Alternative Business Structures (ABS) within the Scottish legal system, and the role and actions of the Law Society of Scotland. The blog provides commentary and analysis on regulatory reforms and professional responsibilities affecting legal practitioners. It serves as a resource for legal professionals interested in the evolving landscape of legal services regulation and practice management.
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I was at Legal Geek Growth in London on 5 June 2025. Legal Geek Growth is the summer alternative, for SME law firms, to the much larger main Legal Geek event (more now aimed at Big Law) in London in…
Significant Majority Ownership Reform ignored by the Law Society of Scotland
Majority ownership reform has been ignored by the Law Society of Scotland in their latest press release. On 20 May, the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament. That day, the Law Society of Scotland…
Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill Passed
The Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill was passed by the Scottish Parliament yesterday, 20 May 2025. This was following a raft of amendments being tabled at stage 3. The Law Society of Scotland issued the following statement yesterday: A…
Reshaping Legal Services 2025: The one where AI was only mentioned once
I almost thought that the Reshaping Legal Services conference, held in London on 6 March 2025, was going to be the first legal conference for some time with no mention of AI. But then it was mentioned. Only once though,…
The Great Big Legal Offsite (GBLO) 2024: The one with a Penguin and a Dragon
The Great Big Legal Offsite (GBLO) was held at Ribby Hall Village, Kirkham (near Preston) on 3 July 2024. I know that is now some seven months ago but the day job got in the way before I could, only…