Law Society-v-Eric John Scott

Edinburgh,  26 September 2025. The Tribunal having considered the Complaint lodged on 12 March 2025 at the instance of the Council of the Law Society of Scotland, Atria One, 144 Morrison Street, Edinburgh against Eric John Scott, formerly of Campbell Smith LLP, 21 York Place, Edinburgh; Finds the Respondent not guilty of professional misconduct; Finds the Complainers liable in the expenses of the Respondent chargeable as the same may be taxed by the Auditor of the Court of Session on a party and party basis in terms of Schedule 1 of the Act of Sederunt (Taxation of Judicial Expenses Rules) 2019 as amended with a unit rate of £18.00; and Directs that publicity will be given to this decision and that this publicity should include the name of the Respondent but need not identify any other person.

Catherine Hart

Vice Chair