Robin Fallas
PartnerRobin advises public bodies and those interfacing with the public sector on all aspects of legislative considerations, regulation, procurement, subsidy control, commercial and contractual matters, legal structures, governance and disputes.
Robin is an accredited charity law specialist, is a member of The Law Society of Scotland's Charity Law Sub-Committee and advises a wide range of organisations across the third sector (including social enterprises and charities) on all aspects of set-up, operation, regulation, contracting and disputes.
Robin also advises a wide range of clients on competition and regulatory law matters.
Robin is ranked as a Leader in the Field for Charities and Public Procurement in the 2024 edition of Chambers UK Guide to the Legal Profession.
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PRA consultation on Credit Union Service Organisations
The Prudential Regulatory Authority (PRA) has published a consultation paper (CP13/25) in which it proposes rules and expectations in relation to credit unions that invest in, or wish to invest in, Credit Union Service Organisations (CUSOs).
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The Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025
Following a somewhat turbulent time for health and social care reform, the Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 received Royal Assent on 22 July 2025. This follows the scaling back of the plan to create a new National Care Service in Scotland under the National Care Service Bill.
Whilst the Care Reform (Scotland) Act 2025 (the Act) covers a number of care-related areas, this short briefing focuses on what the Act will mean for the commissioning and procurement of health and social care services in Scotland, once the relevant provisions come into force.
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Competition Appeals Tribunal issues second judgment on application of the Subsidy Control Act 2022
CAT ruling in Weis v GMCA offers key guidance on applying the Commercial Market Operator principle under the Subsidy Control Act 2022, with important implications for public sector lending.