It is the practice of the court in certain company petitions, including confirmation of a reduction of capital and sanction of a scheme of arrangement, to remit the petition to a reporter to enquire into the facts and to provide a written report on whether the procedure has been regular, and whether there are any reasons why the application should not be granted.

Time Commitment

The nature of this work is sporadic, being dependent upon the number of company petitions presented to the court. The amount of time required for a particular remit will also vary, depending upon the complexity of the scheme. The reports are often time-critical, requiring the reporter to produce the report within a relatively short period.

Remuneration

The posts are not remunerated as such. It is the responsibility of the petitioner to meet the reporter’s fee. In the event that agreement cannot be reached, or a dispute arises about the level of fee, the fee would require to be taxed by the Auditor of the Court of Session. However the appointment is made by, and the report is for the benefit of, the court. The court expects the reporter to lodge the report irrespective of whether the fee has been met.

Eligibility Criteria

This role is open to practising solicitors. Ideally, candidates will be specialists in company/corporate law with experience of schemes of arrangement and company petition procedure.

How to apply

Applicants should submit a CV together with a note of cases that demonstrate how they meet the eligibility criteria above. This should be sent to judicialofficeforscotland@scotcourts.gov.uk by 4pm on 27 September 2024.

Assessment Process

The senior commercial court judge will review all applications and make a recommendation to the Lord President accordingly.