The Royal Faculty has paid tribute to former Sheriff Principal Lady Anwar as she begins her new role as a Senator with the College of Justice. Lady Anwar was appointed as a part-time sheriff in 2011 and as a sheriff at Glasgow Sheriff Court in 2014 where she was a designated family law and commercial law sheriff. Since then, she has been instrumental in working with Royal Faculty members to listen to their “concerns and suggestions”, while embracing change within the court s

Looking for ways to better serve your needs. The RFPG and it's TANQ (Trainee and Newly Qualified) committee are seeking guidance from those in the early stages of their legal career on how we can better assist with your legal journey; Are there different types of educational event that would be beneficial? Are there any particular social events that would help you best meet new potential colleagues? What else can we do to ensure that the RFPG is helping legal practitioners of

Lawyer and singer Xinhui Lai admits she will have a few nerves when she returns to perform at the popular ‘Creativity in the Law’ event next year. The 32-year-old, a professional coloratura soprano, has previously taken to the stage at the Royal Concert Hall in Glasgow and performed as part of the supporting choir on Susan Boyle's 2014 Scotland tour. Xinhui honed her talent after spending five years at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland in Glasgow where she completed a Bache

Glasgow Sheriff Court has asked us to bring to members’ attention the availability of a bail agreement pro forma, which solicitors are encouraged to use where appropriate. The purpose of the pro forma is to assist with the efficient conduct of custody court business. Its use may help cases to be dealt with more expeditiously and contribute to reducing overall finishing times for the custody court. Copies of the pro forma are available within the custody courts for solicitors

Members of the Royal Faculty are warmly invited to attend a farewell reception in honour of Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar as she prepares to take up her appointment as a Senator of the College of Justice. The Sheriff Principal is hosting the event as an opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed to making Glasgow Sheriff Court "Scotland's best Sheriff Court", and to recognise the collective efforts of the local legal profession, Procurators Fiscal, court clerks and sta

The Royal Faculty of Procurators in Glasgow is pleased to announce that the charitable purposes of the James Caldwell Bequest Fund (SC041067) have been expanded, enabling the Fund to support a wider range of individuals while continuing the Faculty's long tradition of charity, education and public service. Administered by the Royal Faculty's Charitable Funds Committee, the Fund has long provided financial assistance to current and former members of the Faculty, together with

The RFPG is please to announce bookings are now available for next year's Biennial Dinner. Friday 19th March 2027 Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow 301 Argyle Street Glasgow, G2 8DL Keynote Speaker: Sheriff Principal Aisha Anwar Tickets are available at £850 + VAT for a table of 10 Individual tickets and partial tables available Please email library@rfpg.org to book your place. Welcome drinks and glass of wine included with each ticket