Cameron Scott
Legal Director
Experience
Cameron is a member of Capsticks’ regulatory team. Having first qualified as a solicitor in three jurisdictions (Scotland 1989, England & Wales 1991 and Hong Kong 1996) and obtained higher rights of audience in 2003, he transferred to the Bar in 2012. He has been a partner in two international law firms and previously led the investigation and disciplinary arm of the Financial Reporting Council, the UK’s regulatory body for auditors, accountants and actuaries.
Expertise
In addition to his experience investigating and prosecuting disciplinary cases on behalf of the Financial Reporting Council, Cameron has presented cases for a number of other regulatory bodies including the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Social Work England and the General Medical Council. He also spent a significant part of his career advising and representing solicitors, accountants and other professionals in relation to civil, regulatory and criminal proceedings.
Immediately prior to joining Capsticks he practised at the criminal bar, focussing on fraud and money laundering cases, and was appointed to the Crown Prosecution Service specialist fraud prosecution panel.
Admitted as a Solicitor
- 1988 (Scotland);
- 1991 (England & Wales);
- 1995 (Hong Kong)
Called to the Bar
2012
Qualifications
- LLB (Hons), University of Glasgow
