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Lawyer's Fake Attack Sparks Professional Misconduct Investigation

1/9/2026

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Matthew Berlow, a Glasgow-based pro-Israel lawyer, orchestrated a fake vandalism attack at his home to entrap a fellow lawyer.
He also falsely implicated the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign on social media.
The Law Society of Scotland initially recommended a £500 fine for unsatisfactory conduct.
A subcommittee later said the actions could amount to professional misconduct and Berlow has four prior offences.

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Story summary

Matthew Berlow, a Glasgow-based pro-Israel lawyer, orchestrated a fake vandalism attack at his home to entrap a fellow lawyer.
He also falsely implicated the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign on social media.
The Law Society of Scotland initially recommended a £500 fine for unsatisfactory conduct.
A subcommittee later said the actions could amount to professional misconduct and Berlow has four prior offences.