Last week, the Society and other Scottish solicitor bodies joined to hold a drinks reception at the Signet Library to mark the retirement of the Lord President and the Lord Justice Clerk.
Susan Murray, the Law Society of Scotland President, paid tribute on behalf of the solicitor profession to the Lord President and Lord Justice Clerk:
“In their roles at the head of our judicial system [they] have put that huge wealth of knowledge and experience to very good use, for the benefit of the public and also for the benefit of the legal profession.
They have long held an important place in our legal establishment; driving and overseeing developments in how our courts operate and right across our justice system. These developments have improved processes in terms of efficiency and effectiveness and have delivered greater transparency within our courts.
As we look ahead, I am certain that Lord Pentland, who will succeed Lord Carloway next month as Lord President, and fellow members of the judiciary, will continue to achieve these high standards of leadership and we, the Scottish solicitor profession, look forward to continuing our positive and productive relationship with the Scottish judiciary.
The retirement of two such esteemed figures as Lord Carloway and Lady Dorrian will be a significant event within the long history of Scotland’s justice system. They will each leave an important legacy behind them. On behalf of the entire solicitor profession in Scotland [we] wish you both very long, happy, healthy and active retirements.”
