Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980

[^c8122621]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 23(a)

[^c8122631]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 23(b)

[^c8122651]: S. 45(2A) inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 23(c)

[^c20655771]: S. 45(3A)(3B) substituted (23.11.2007) for s. 45(3) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(15)(b) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c20655091]: S. 45(4A) inserted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 60(2)(a), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c20655791]: S. 45(4B) inserted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(15)(c) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c8122691]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 23(e)

[^c20655831]: Word in s. 45(5) repealed (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(15)(d) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c20655111]: S. 45(5): definition of "principal" inserted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 60(2)(b), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c20655891]: Words in s. 46(2)(3) substituted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(16)(a) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c20655951]: S. 46(3A)(3B) inserted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(16)(b) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c20656051]: S. 46(4A) inserted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(16)(c) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c20645261]: S. 47 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 13

[^c8122701]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 24(a)

[^c8122721]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 24(b)

[^c8122731]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 24(c)

[^c8122741]: S. 48 repealed by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 5

[^c8122771]: S. 49 repealed (15.8.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 9; S.I. 1991/1252, art. 4, Sch. 2.

[^c20642931]: Words in s. 50(1) inserted (15.8.2003) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 13(a), 21(2)(3); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2

[^c20645311]: S. 51 applied in part (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 13

[^c20642951]: S. 51(1A) inserted (15.8.2003) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 13(b), 21(2)(3); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2

[^c20663221]: Words in s. 51(2) repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(9)(a)(i), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3

[^c8122971]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 26

[^c20663201]: S. 51(2A) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(17) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20663241]: S. 51(2A) repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(9)(b), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3

[^c8122991]: S. 51(3)(aa) inserted (20.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/1042, arts. 1(2)(b), 4, Sch. 2 Pt. I para. 7(3)

[^c8123001]: S. 51(3)(ba) inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(9)(a); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c8123011]: S. 51(3)(e) inserted by Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 47, SIF 77:2), ss. 43, 45, Sch. 3 para. 8(3), Sch. 4 para. 3(1)

[^c8123021]: S. 51(3)(f) substituted (3.6.1991) (for para. (f) added by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 14(b)) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(9)(b); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c8123031]: S. 51(4) added by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 14(c)

[^c20663521]: S. 52: words in sidenote inserted (1.10.2008) by virtue of Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(18)(a) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c8123041]: S. 52 applied by Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 1986 (c. 47, SIF 77:2), ss. 31(10), 45, Sch. 4 para. 2

[^c20645441]: S. 52(1) applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 13

[^c20663571]: Words in s. 52(1) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(18)(b) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c8123051]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 27

[^c20645471]: S. 52(2) modified (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 14

[^c20642971]: Words in s. 52(2) inserted (15.8.2003) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 13(c)(i), 21(2)(3); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2

[^c8123061]: S. 52(2)(aa) inserted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 15

[^c20663691]: Words in s. 52(2)(aa) repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(10), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3

[^c20663591]: Word in s. 52(2)(aa) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(18)(c)(i) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20642991]: S. 52(2)(ab) inserted (15.8.2003) by Public Appointments and Public Bodies etc. (Scotland) Act 2003 (asp 4), ss. 13(c)(ii), 21(2)(3); S.S.I. 2003/384, art. 2

[^c20663611]: Words in s. 52(2)(ab)(ii) substituted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(18)(c)(ii) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20663651]: S. 52(2)(ab)(iii) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(18)(c)(iii) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20663671]: S. 52(3) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(18)(d) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20645491]: S. 53 applied in part (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 13

[^c8123291]: S. 53(1)(c)(d) inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 28(a)

[^c8123301]: S. 53(2)(ba) inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 29(10)(a); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c20657301]: S. 53(2)(bb) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 56(1)(a), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c8123311]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 28(b)

[^c8123321]: '£10,000' in s. 53(2)(c) substituted (3.6.1991) by virtue of Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8, Pt. 2 para. 29(10)(b); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c8123351]: S. 53(2)(f) and the word “or” added by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 28(b)

[^c8123361]: S. 53(2)(g) and “; or” immediately preceding it added by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 16(a)

[^c20663731]: S. 53(3)(10)(11) repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(11), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3

[^c20657351]: S. 53(3ZA) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(19)(a) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c8123371]: S. 53(3A) inserted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 16(b)

[^c8123381]: S. 53(3B) inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 29(10)(c); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c8123391]: Words in s. 53(6) inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. 2 para. 29(10)(d); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c8123401]: S. 53(6A) inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 28(c)

[^c8123411]: S. 53(6B)(6C) inserted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 16(c)

[^c8123421]: Words substituted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 16(d)

[^c8123431]: Words substituted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. 1 para. 28(d)

[^c8123441]: Words inserted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 16(d)

[^c8123451]: S. 53(7A) inserted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 16(e)

[^c20657391]: S. 53(7B) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(19)(b) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20657471]: S. 53(7C)(7D) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 56(1)(b), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c8123461]: S. 53(8) added by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 55, SIF 36:3), s. 24(a)(ii)

[^c8123471]: S. 53(8): “—(a)” inserted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 16(f)(i)

[^c8123481]: S. 53(8)(b) added by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 16(f)(ii)

[^c20657331]: S. 53(9) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 56(1)(c), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20657431]: S. 53(10)(11) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(19)(c) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20663761]: S. 53A repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(12), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2008/1591, art. 2)

[^c20663771]: S. 53B repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(12), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2008/1591, art. 2)

[^c20663781]: S. 53C repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(12), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3 (as amended by S.I. 2008/1591, art. 2)

[^c8123571]: S. 53D inserted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 17

[^c22549931]: S. 53D(2A)-(2D) substituted (1.10.2008) for s. 53D(3) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(20) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20646331]: S. 54 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 13

[^c20663871]: S. 54(1)(2B)(2C) repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(13), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3

[^c20663791]: S. 54(1A)-(1G) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 57(1)(a), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c8123601]: “;” and s. 54(2)(b) inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 29(b)

[^c20663811]: S. 54(2)(c) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 57(1)(b), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20663831]: S. 54(2A)-(2C) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 57(1)(c), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c22549961]: Ss. 53ZA-53ZC inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 53(3), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20663961]: S. 54A inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 53(4), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20646341]: S. 55 applied in part (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 13

[^c8123631]: S. 55(1)(ba)(bb) inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(12)(a); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

[^c20657511]: S. 55(1)(bc) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 56(2)(a)(i), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20658101]: Words in s. 55(1)(c) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 56(2)(a)(ii), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c8123641]: S. 55(3A) inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(12)(b); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

[^c20658171]: S. 55(5)-(7) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 56(2)(b), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20658211]: S. 55(8) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(21) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20667171]: S. 55(8) repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(14), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3

[^c20646701]: S. 56 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 13

[^c20664401]: S. 56A repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(15), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3

[^c20664361]: S. 55A inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 53(5), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c8123821]: S. 57(1) substituted (20.7.1992) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 37(2)(a); S.I. 1992/1599, art.4, Sch. 2

[^c20664581]: Words in s. 57(2) inserted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 62(2), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c8123831]: Words in s. 57(2) substituted (20.7.1992) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 37(2)(b); S.I. 1992/1599, art.4, Sch. 2

[^c8123841]: S. 57(2A)(2B) inserted (20.7.1992) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 37(2)(c); S.I. 1992/1599, art.4, Sch. 2

[^c8123851]: Words repealed by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(2), Sch. 2

[^c8123861]: Word in s. 57(4) substituted (20.7.1992) for by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 37(2)(d); S.I. 1992/1599, art.4, Sch. 2

[^c8123871]: S. 57(5) substituted (20.7.1992) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 37(2)(e); S.I. 1992/1599, art.4, Sch. 2

[^c8123931]: Words in s. 58(1) substituted (20.7.1992) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 37(3)(a); S.I 1992/1599, art.4, Sch. 2

[^c8123941]: Words in s. 58(2) substituted (20.7.1992) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 37(3)(b); S.I. 1992/1599, art.4, Sch. 2

[^c8123951]: S. 58(3)(4) added (20.7.1992) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 37(3)(c); S.I. 1992/1599, art.4, Sch. 2

[^c20664611]: S. 58(5)(6) inserted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 62(3), 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c8123961]: Words in s. 59(2) inserted (6.5.1999) by S.I. 1999/1042, art. 3, Sch. 1 para. 8

[^c8123971]: S. 60 repealed by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(2), Sch. 2

[^c20664691]: S. 59A inserted (23.11.2007) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 63, 82 (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2007/497, art. 2

[^c20646721]: S. 60A(2)(aa) inserted (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 11(a)

[^c20646751]: S. 60A(4A)-(4G) inserted (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 11(b)

[^c20646771]: S. 60A(5)(a) omitted (1.10.2004) by virtue of The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 11(c)

[^c20646811]: S. 61 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 13

[^c8124001]: Words inserted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 19

[^c8124011]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 31(a)

[^c8124061]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 31(b)

[^c8124121]: S. 61A inserted (20.7.1992) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 36(3); S.I. 1992/1599, art. 4, Sch. 2

[^c20646831]: S. 61A applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 13

[^c8124131]: 1971 c. 58 (SIF 36:3).

[^c8124141]: 1988 c. 36 (SIF 36:1).

[^c8124151]: S. 62A inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. II para. 6

[^c20680091]: S. 62A: words in sidenote repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(20); Sch. 24 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3

[^c20646851]: S. 62A applied in part (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 13

[^c20664001]: Words in s. 62A(1)(2) repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(16), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3

[^c20663981]: Words in s. 62A(2) inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(22) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c20646921]: S. 63 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 13

[^c8124221]: Words substituted by virtue of Criminal Procedure (Scotland) Act 1975 (c. 21, SIF 39:1), ss. 289F, 289G

[^c8124231]: Words in s. 63(1) substituted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(14)(a)(i); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c8124241]: Words in s. 63(1) repealed (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(14)(a)(ii), Sch. 9; S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c8124251]: 1975 c.21.

[^c8124261]: S. 63(3)(4) inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(14)(b); 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c20646951]: S. 64 applied (with modifications) (1.10.2004) by The Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980 (Foreign Lawyers and Multi-national Practices) Regulations 2004 (S.S.I. 2004/383), reg. 13

[^c8124271]: Words inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1985 (c. 73, SIF 76:2), s. 56, Sch. 1 Pt. I para. 32

[^c8124281]: Ss. 64A–64D inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s.43; S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

[^c8124291]: Ss. 64A–64D inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s.43; S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch.1

[^c8124301]: Ss. 64A–64D inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 43; S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c20643781]: S. 64C(3) repealed (20.6.2003) by The Enterprise Act 2002 (Consequential and Supplemental Provisions) Order 2003 (S.I. 2003/1398), art. 2, Sch. para. 2(2)

[^c8124321]: Ss. 64A–64D inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 43; S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c8124751]: Definition inserted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 20(a)

[^c8124761]: 1986 c. 53 (SIF 16).

[^c8124771]: Words inserted by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(1), Sch. 1 para. 20(b)

[^c22550001]: S. 65(1): definition of "the Commission" inserted (1.10.2008) by Legal Profession and Legal Aid (Scotland) Act 2007 (asp 5), ss. 81, 82, Sch. 5 para. 1(23)(b) (with s. 77); S.S.I. 2008/311, art. 2

[^c8124781]: Words in s. 65(1) inserted (3.6.1991) by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1990 (c. 40, SIF 76:2), s. 74, Sch. 8 Pt. II para. 29(15)(a); S.I. 1991/1252, art. 3, Sch. 1

[^c8124791]: Definition, which was inserted by Law Reform (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Scotland) Act 1980 (c. 55, SIF 63:3), s. 25(c), now repealed by Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1988 (c. 42, SIF 76:2), s. 6(2), Sch. 2

[^c20664921]: S. 65(1): definition of "inadequate professional services" repealed (1.10.2008) by Legal Services Act 2007 (c. 29), ss. 195, 210, 211, Sch. 20 para. 1(17)(a), Sch. 23 (with ss. 29, 192, 193); S.I. 2008/1436, art. 3