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Law firms given three years to prepare for new regulatory regime

The Law Society of Scotland has been given up to three years to prepare for entity regulation covering about 1,200 law firms. Under the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Act 2025, private practices will become Authorised Legal Businesses (ALBs), subject to separate professional standards and regulatory requirements. Lord President Lord Pentland has approved preparation from 1 July 2026, with rules expected to be approved in June 2029 and regulation beginning in early 2030. The framework will cover authorisation, financial and client protections, inspections, complaints and fees. Regulatory Committee convener David Gordon called it a substantial change.

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