InterpretationN.I.

4.  In these regulations –

“the 1976 Order” means the Solicitors (Northern Ireland) Order 1976(1);

“the 2022 Act” means the Professional Qualifications Act 2022;

“the 2023 Regulations” means the Recognition of Professional Qualifications and Implementation of International Recognition Agreements (Amendment) Regulations 2023(2);

“register of Swiss lawyers” has the same meaning as in regulation 3(1) of the 2023 Regulations;

“Society” means the Law Society of Northern Ireland;

“Swiss qualified lawyer” has the same meaning as in regulation 3(1) of the 2023 Regulations.