In the matter of Scott Wilson (XP 93/2018) [2018] SCSC 8189 (7 June 2018)

In the matter of Scott Wilson (XP 93/2018) [2018] SCSC 8189 (7 June 2018)

Scott Wilson meets the statutory requirements for limited admission as he is called to the Bar in England, a designated country, and is found to be a fit and proper person. The Court grants him limited right of audience subject to specified conditions.

Citation
[2018] SCSC 8189
Parties
Petitioner: Scott Wilson; Client: Miss Nathalie Lefevre
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
7 June 2018
Case Number
XP 93/2018
Procedural Posture
Ex Parte Application for Admission to Practice Law / Order on Application for Limited Right of Audience
Outcome
application granted with conditions
Legal Topics
Admission to Practice, Limited Right of Audience, Foreign Counsel
Source Language
English
Legal Profession Regulation Admission to Practice Limited Right of Audience Foreign Counsel

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Parties

Scott Wilson

Petitioner

Miss Nathalie Lefevre

Client

Procedural Posture

Ex Parte Application for Admission to Practice Law / Order on Application for Limited Right of Audience

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Scott Wilson is eligible for admission to practice before the Supreme Court of Seychelles under the Legal Practitioners Act
  2. 2 Whether Scott Wilson is a fit and proper person to be granted limited right of audience

Ratio Decidendi

Scott Wilson meets the statutory requirements for limited admission as he is called to the Bar in England, a designated country, and is found to be a fit and proper person. The Court grants him limited right of audience subject to specified conditions.

Court Disposition

application granted with conditions

Orders

  • Scott Wilson granted limited right of audience before the Supreme Court of Seychelles in Civil Side No. 8 of 2017 for up to six months, subject to taking oath, signing a security bond of Rs.50,000 with two sureties, not accepting other briefs, not engaging in other occupations, and complying with statutory...
  • Registrar to enter Scott Wilson's name in the Register and issue Certificate of Limited Practice valid for six months from oath.