Scott-Moncrieff & Associates appoint Roland Watt, as an SRA approved Director of the firm

Scott-Moncrieff & Associates are pleased to appoint long-time Practice Director, Roland Watt, as an SRA approved Director of the firm. “Roland’s breadth of knowledge of the legal sector, professionalism and experience has helped power our firm forward and we are very pleased with this appointment.” – Lucy Scott-Moncrieff, Managing Director
Frivolous Committal against an Officer of the Court

In a highly critical judgment that resulted in a finding that the committal application was completely without merit, and an order that the Claimants may not file a further committal against “persons unknown” Scott Moncrieff acted for the solicitor. Ms McGivern a well-respected and well known criminal advocate had acted for a person accused of […]
Reduce Exam Stress

Written by Chris Fry, Solicitor We’re getting into exam season. I remember those days well…… a relentless cycle of classes, one to ones, home learning and a super reliance on the ‘nut shells guides’. The pressure of expectation and recognition that outcomes will have life changing effects. An ability to compete on a level playing […]
Lucy Scott-Moncrieff joins other women presidents of The Law Society in celebration of International Women’s day

Lucy Scott-Moncrieff joins other women presidents of The Law Society in celebration of International Women’s day.
Join Scott-Moncrieff as a freelance lawyer in 2022

Join Scott-Moncrieff as a freelance lawyer in 2022 Are you looking for a more rewarding, flexible and profitable legal career? Scott-Moncrieff & Associates could be the solution you are looking for. In 1987, Lucy Scott-Moncrieff was looking for a way to combine flexible legal practice with motherhood and so set up virtual law firm Scott-Moncrieff […]
Legal Challenge to Street Closure Scheme in York

One of Scott Moncrieff’s Equality & Human Rights lawyers has been selected by campaign group York Accessibility Action to advise on a decision which excludes 7,500 blue badge holders from York’s historic city centre. The controversial scheme began as an experimental one brought in at the beginning of the Covid pandemic but was gradually extended […]
Events must be accessible to Deaf People: Success for 3 Deaf Mums who took on Little Mix’s Promoters

Three years ago, on 1st September 2017, Cate and her friends went to the Little Mix event at the South of England Showground as part of a birthday treat which turned out to be the start of an unprecedented legal battle. Cate’s Mum Sally Reynolds and her friends Victoria Nelson and Sarah Cassandro are […]
The 4 Themes for CQCs 2021 Strategy – What do They Mean for You as a Provider?

CQC’s executive directors had a busier than usual 2020, for obvious reasons. The COVID-19 pandemic forced the regulator to stop in its tracks: inspections ceased, staff scrambled to work remotely, enforcement actions and registration decisions slowed dramatically. Driven by the changes imposed by COVID-19, CQC unveiled a set of emerging themes to direct its […]
What is an Article 2 Inquest?

An inquest is an enquiry into the circumstances of a death where there is a suspicion that the death has resulted from anything other than natural causes. Where the deceased was in the care of the State at the time of their death, an Article 2 inquest must be held. Both types of inquest must […]
Grenfell Tower Tragedy

Scott Moncrieff represent some of the BSR’s in the Civil Claims. We are aware that some survivors and also families of those affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy may be trying to contact us to seek our advice and assistance. We have Consultant Solicitors available to deal with these enquiries. Anyone who wishes to contact […]