“Fraser Mackay is a principled advocate for fairness, inclusion and thoughtful regulation within the Scottish legal profession. By combining lived experience with professional integrity, he is helping to ensure that neurodiversity, accessibility and compassion are recognised as strengths, shaping a legal community that is more representative, supportive and just.”

Fantastic Lawyers® Editorial 2026

Fraser Mackay is a Solicitor at the Scottish Social Services Council, where he works within a regulatory and public interest environment supporting standards, professionalism and accountability across Scotland’s social services sector.

What He Does

Fraser’s legal work sits at the intersection of regulation, public service and professional standards. His role requires careful judgment, empathy and a strong understanding of the impact that regulation and decision-making can have on individuals, communities and professional practice.

Why He’s Different

Diagnosed with dyspraxia at the age of eleven and the first in his family to attend university, Fraser brings a powerful lived perspective to the legal profession. When entering the Scottish legal sector, he proactively sought support and guidance, recognising both the challenges and strengths that neurodivergence can bring.

Through discussions with the Law Society of Scotland, Fraser identified a significant gap: while England and Wales had multiple networks supporting aspiring solicitors with disabilities and neurodivergence, Scotland had no equivalent support structure at the time.

Leadership, Advocacy & Inclusion

Now serving as Chair, Fraser is recognised for his leadership in driving conversations around inclusion, accessibility and neurodiversity within the Scottish legal profession. He is committed to ensuring that talented individuals are not excluded from legal careers due to background, disability or lack of visible support.

His work in this area reflects a broader commitment to fairness, representation and opening up the profession to people from all walks of life.

Approach & Values

Fraser is known for his thoughtful, principled and empathetic approach. He believes that strong regulation and professional standards can and should coexist with compassion, understanding and genuine inclusion.

Through his legal work and leadership, Fraser continues to help shape a more supportive, diverse and forward-looking Scottish legal community.