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Scots Law 2018 19TH & 20TH MARCH Glasgow Hilton

The Conference/Exhibition Series

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For full details of these online seminars, and to check when new titles are added, please visit www.clt.scot/cpd/online-seminars

NEW ONLINE SEMINARSAccessible I Flexible I Designed for youToo busy to attend a face-to-face seminar? Fed up with the cost and inconvenience of travelling? Each online seminar:

• provides 3 hours CPD• is split up into “bite-sized” chunks – view for as long as you want,

when you want• includes detailed learning objectives and multiple choice questions

to test your understanding

Current titles include:Commercial• Company Law - The Essential Update NEW• Contract Law - The Essential Update Compliance, Skills & Management• Anti-Money Laundering - the essential guide for all

lawyers • Building Client Relationships, Building Your Business Debt & Insolvency• Understanding Sequestration NEWImmigration• Immigration - what you and your clients need to know

Private Client• Complex Private Client Issues and Solutions • Residential Care and Preserving Assets • Taxation of Trusts • Wills and Succession Issues for the Business Client Property• Getting Your Title Conditions onto the Land Register • Land Registration - do your plans make the grade? • Prescriptive Claimants and a non domino titles NEW• Terminating Leases and Tenancy Obligations in

Commercial Leases

Our qualifications are delivered principally by flexible distance learning with a highly practical focus and backed by expert tutor support. Qualifications are offered in the following legal domains:

• Civil Court Practice• Commercial Conveyancing• Company Law• Criminal Law• Debt Recovery• Employment Law

• Family Law• Licensing Law• Local Government Law• Reparation Law• Residential Conveyancing• Wills, Trusts & Executries

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Scots Law 2018 – the leading conference & exhibition series Glasgow Hilton

19th March 2018, 9.30am - 5.00pm 6 hours CPD

Chair: Professor Kenneth Ross, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority

Rejection under the Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Act 2012- what can I do to avoid this happening?• The various stages of rejection explained.• Intake rejections - what do these consist of?• Registration rejections and how to deal with them• How to rejection-proof your application form but still comply with sections

111 and 112• When is rejection not rejection and how to avoid any further problemsValerie Clough

First Title: how we deal with claims• The claims process• How to make the most of insurance• Resolving claims including case studiesElizabeth Peters, First Title Insurance Plc

Creating, assigning and enforcing standard securities• Back to basics - read the Act• Lessons from the past - the Beneficial Bank cases• Recent lessons - OneSavings Bank v Burns and Shear v Clipper Holdings• Lessons on enforcement• Some reminders on sale following calling upProfessor Kenneth Ross, Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park Authority

The Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016• 1 December 2017- The end of the Short Assured Tenancy• New Model Tenancy Agreements• Restrictions on Rent Review/Rent Pressure Zones• Termination of Leases• The role of the First-tier Tribunal for Scotland Adèle Nicol, Anderson Strathern

Plans and the Land Register • How to understand the Cadastral/Base map link• Plans Reports and what they actually mean• Overlaps and underlaps with registered titles • Plans for servitudes, burdens and tenement propertiesValerie Clough

Common good land and rights of regaliaProfessor Roddy Paisley, The University of Aberdeen

Cost-effective claims mitigation in conveyancing• Overview of the biggest claims risks for conveyancers• Where claims arise• Claims mitigation strategiesMark Gray, Lockton

PSG residential styles• Dispositions for registered land; unregistered land; with title conditions• Discharges and deeds of restriction• Affidavit for unwritten servitudes• LBTT instruction letter to clients; Letter to factorsFrances Rooney, Harper Macleod

The Conveyancing Conference

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19th & 20th March Scots Law 2018 – the leading conference & exhibition series

The Personal Injury Conference19th March 2018, 9.30am - 5.00pm 6 hours CPD

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Chair: Iain Nicol, Balfour + Manson

The past, present and future of costs and expenses in Scotland?• Proportionality and fairness• Neighbouring jurisdictions• Influencing factors• Protocols and safeguardsAlan Rogerson, Aviva

Stress at workSusanne Tanner QC

Future loss calculations - an actuarial review• The discount rate - ongoing change • The Ogden Tables - A new edition? • Pension loss • Loss of support • Lost years adjustmentsDr John Pollock, Pollock & Galbraith

A guide to product liability claims• Limitation• What does the claimant have to prove?• Which route to remedy• Practical problemsMark Harvey, Hugh James

Opportunities for change in clinical negligence• Using arbitration - adjunct or alternative• The pre action protocol - from voluntary to compulsory• Notable recent decisions including:

• consent• Montgomery developments• secondary victims

• Obstetrics and gynaecology - medical and legal perspectivesAnn Logan, Balfour + Manson

Quantum update• Important recent cases• Impact on practice• Other forthcoming issues to look out forGavin Thornley, Compass Chambers

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Chair: Scott Cochrane, Brodies

Domestic abuse, the remedies • Exclusion orders and protection from harassment• Matrimonial and domestic interdicts• Powers of arrestHelen Hughes, McAuley McCarthy & Co

Cohabitants’ rights update • Who is a cohabitant?• Time bars• Claims on separation and claims on deathScott Cochrane, Brodies

Criminal law: what family lawyers need to know • The new legislative landscape • The scope of ‘domestic’ crime • Future legislation • Practical advice you should give your clientsNeil Hay, MTM Defence Lawyers

Tax and succession for family lawyers• CGT (including gift holdover relief )• IHT (including second marriages)• Tax issues arising from spouses coming out of family businesses• The underlying tax reasons for events whereby non-matrimonial property

becomes matrimonial property• LBTT and Additional Dwelling Supplement issues for family law clients• Succession and the impact of the Succession (Scotland) Act 2016• Trusts and the disclosure of Trust InformationMartin Campbell, Anderson Strathern

The dilemma of pensions - what is your client’s pension really worth?• Pension essentials• Types of pensions• The Real Capital Value of pension benefits• Case Study considering pension sharing order• Investment Risk and Asset Class DiversificationAlan Harvey & Zoe Gillespie, Brewin Dolphin

Inappropriately obtained documents in family actions• Your duty as a lawyer• Your duty to the court• Data protection and the inappropriately obtained documents• The admissibility of inappropriately obtained documentsAlison Wild, Westwater

Parental alienation: the clinical psychologist’s perspective• History and definition of the parental alienation concept• Use and misuse of parental alienation in family law• Case examples and outcomesDr Anne Woodhouse, Solution Psychology

Parental alienation: the solicitor’s perspective• What is parental alienation?• How to deal with suspected parental alienation in contact/residence cases• The law of contempt of court• The use of experts in cases with suspected parental alienationKirsty McGuinness, Brodies

The Family Law Conference




The Licensing Conference19th March 2018, 9.30am - 5.00pm 6 hours CPD

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Chair: Scott Blair, Terra Firma Chambers

Appealing a licensing decision• What decisions can be appealed?• The appeal procedure• The grounds of appeal and identifying themAndrew Hunter, Harper Macleod

Police intelligence in licensing• Understanding organised crime and how it operates • Protecting legitimate business• Understanding intelligence• Use of intelligence in decision making - Information Assessment

DisclosuresT/Detective Inspector Ian Spence, Police Scotland

Vital Statistics- health/policy/MUP• Health: Update• Licensing Board Policy consultations• Overprovision• Other consultations• Minimum Unit Pricing • RoundupCaroline Loudon, TLT Solicitors

Licensing caselaw update• Liquor• Civic Government• Miscellaneous - dogs, horses and more!Scott Blair, Terra Firma Chambers

The Quiet Riot - audibility, agent of change and licensed premises• The approach to “inaudibility” conditions in Scotland• Edinburgh, Perth & Kinross and East Dunbartonshire case studies• Case law on inaudibility conditions• The Agent of Change principle - by stealth?• Aberdeen City Council and Scottish Government wisdomStephen McGowan, TLT Solicitors

Gambling update• Gambling picture in Great Britain• FOBTs - the outcome of the triennial review • GC Consultations - 2017 and upcoming • Gambling Commission - a tougher stance? • GC Regulatory Sanctions• Case round-upChristopher Rees-Gay, Pinsent Masons

Civic licensing - practice of licensing committee hearings, reasons for the Licensing Committee decision and the appeals process• Practice of Licensing Committee hearings• Reasons for the decision of the Licensing Committee and issuing a

statement of these reasons• The Appeals process and relevant case lawRaymond Lynch, West Dunbartonshire Council





Chair: Andrew Meakin, Morton Fraser

Mind the GAAP (and ongoing amendments..)• Accounting framework for Corporates in 2018• Triennial review - FRS 102 amendments• Practical considerations for Corporate lawyers• Developments on the horizonKenny McDowell, Saffery Champness

Company caselaw update• Cases recently decided• Impact of these cases in practice• Pointers for practitionersGavin MacColl QC

Corporate Insolvency• The effect of insolvency on contracts• The effect of insolvency on property• Securities and insolvency• Directors liabilities on insolvency• Challengeable Transactions Richard McMeeken, Morton Fraser

Developments in the corporate funding market• General view of debt market and current active lenders and favoured

sectors• Current interest rate environment• Impact of rate rises• Bank regulation• Where are the Challengers?• Non-bank lenders• Causes for optimism/causes for pessimismAndrew Meakin, Morton Fraser

Pensions aspects of corporate transactions - including key issues which arise where there is a defined benefit schemeJuliet Bayne, Brodies

How are data protection reforms impacting contracts?• Examination of the General Data Protection Regulation’s (“GDPR’s”)

prescriptive data processor contract requirements.• Analysis of liability and indemnity provisions as a result of reform.• Considering issues that arise in data sharing.Ross McKenzie

The Corporate Conference




The Contract Law Conference20th March 2018, 9.30am - 5.00pm 6 hours CPD

Chair: Brandon Malone, Brandon Malone & Company

Interpretation• Examining the impact of Lord Hoffmann’s approach in Investors

Compensation Scheme (“ICS”) on the law of contractual interpretation• Is ICS “dead” after Lord Neuberger’s judgment in Arnold v Britton?• Effect of Lord Hodge’s judgment in Wood v Capita Insurance Services Ltd

(“Wood”)• The post-Wood approach adopted by the Scottish courtsDavid Cabrelli, The University of Edinburgh

Implications for contract law of UK exiting the EU• The likely and possible impacts on existing and future cross-border

contracts, of an EU exit• What will happen with regard to the EU Regulations and related

instruments which currently regulate jurisdiction/choice of court, choice of law, recognition and enforcement

• Other current (and potential) international instruments which will likely become more relevant in the future

• Other possible future impacts and consequencesDr Kirsty J Hood QC

Cybersecurity and contract: essential considerations• Cybersecurity threats and weaknesses• Agreeing cybersecurity standards• Limiting liability for cybersecurity threats• Damages for breaches of cybersecurity provision• Resolving cybersecurity disputesBrandon Malone, Brandon Malone & Company

The Contracts (Third Party Rights) (Scotland) Act• Why reform the law?• The new Act• Tests for a statutory 3rd-party right• Revoking or renouncing the right• Enforcement & remedies• Defences to a third party’s claim• PrescriptionMichael Upton, Hastie Stable

Drafting contracts in 2018• Structuring the document(s): “commercials”, “assumptions” and “legals” • Compliance & regulatory issues• Nominate contracts, innominate contracts & one-off contracts• Incorporating the actual terms … yes, it still mattersAlan Stalker, Young & Partners

The evolving rules of misrepresentation• Truths, half-truths and damned lies: the duties of disclosure post University

Court of St Andrews-v-Headon Holdings Ltd [2017] CSIH 61• Innocent, negligent or fraudulent? • The Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Act 2012 and a

“qualifying misrepresentation”: Southern Rock Insurance Company-v-Hafeez [2017] CSOH 127

David Logan, Terra Firma Chambers





The Commercial Property Conference


Chair: David Steel, Harper Macleod

Restoration security• The principal reasons for landowners and planning authorities to require

restoration security• The main types of security offered• Key points to address from the perspectives of the landowner, planning

authority, developer and security provider• The main pitfalls to be avoidedPamela Todd, Harper Macleod

Listed buildings/conservation areas - key issues• What does the listing include? • Listed building consent - when is it required?• Lack of immunity from enforcement • Implications for redevelopment; Protection of setting • Certificate of intention not to list; Enabling development• Demolition of buildings in conservation areas Neil Collar, Brodies

Property case law update• Most significant cases over the last 12 months • Decisions taken in those cases • Impact for practitioners Isla Davie, Ampersand

Land and Building Transactions Tax - current issues for commercial property lawyers• Distinction between treatment of commercial and residential property• Treatment of leases• Treatment of partnerships• Reliefs and exemptions relevant to commercial transactions• LBTT and other issues in relation to incorporation of a property businessColin McHardy, Campbell Dallas

Prescriptive claimants - a viable solution to ensure your commercial clients get the whole of the registered title they need? • When might the prescriptive claimant route be appropriate?• How do your clients become prescriptive claimants?• Notification procedures• What happens if a true owner appears?• What might be the alternatives to becoming a prescriptive claimant?Valerie Clough

The Scottish versions of the Model Commercial Leases: lessons learned and the future of lease standardisation• The journey so far from pipe dream to reality• Approach taken by the Property Standardisation Group in kilting the

Model Commercial Leases• Using the PSG leases- issues to be aware of and feedback from users• The future of lease standardisation in ScotlandRachel Oliphant, Pinsent Masons


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The Criminal Law Conference20th March 2018, 9.30am - 5.00pm 6 hours CPD

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Chair: Sheriff Raymond McMenamin

Sexual offences - an update• Significant cases• Interaction with vulnerable witness legislation• Proposed proceduresFrances McMenamin QC

Defending in terrorism casesBarney Ross, Compass Chambers

The Appeal Court in 2018• Important cases recently decided• Key points of law and practice to be taken from those cases• Likely impact • Other Appeal Court developmentsKeith Stewart QC

Regulatory crime updateEmma Toner, Compass Chambers

18 years of the SCCRC - its continuing role in the Scottish Criminal Justice System• Where it sits in the legal process• Recent developments in the law• Recent cases involving the SCCRC• The SCCRC legacyGerard Sinclair, Scottish Criminal Cases Review Commission

Sentencing and incidental orders• Review of recent sentencing issues• More commonly applied additional sanctions:-

• non-harassment• football banning orders• other sanctions

Sheriff Raymond McMenamin



A very experienced panel will consider some of the most important issues in

criminal law - an important event

Chair: John Kerrigan, Morisons

Key note presentation• Sandra will offer a briefing on the most up to date position with the

various adult incapacity matters that are so dynamic at the momentSandra McDonald

Adults with incapacity update: important changes to best practice• Case law developments.• Recent revisal by the Permanent Bureau at the Hague to provisions

concerning powers of attorney in the explanatory memorandum to the Hague Convention on the International Protection of Adults

• International case law and other developments in relation to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

• Action by Council of Europe following upon the review of implementation of the Council’s Recommendation on powers of attorney and advance directives (a two-year project led by Adrian as consultant)

• The Scottish Government consultation on reform of the 2000 ActAdrian Ward, TC Young

Use of specialist outsourcing in estate administration• When, why and what can be outsourced to a specialist• How can you mitigate risks in estate administration?• Overseas assets• Missing beneficiaries, family trees and insurance• Who pays?Simon Barber, Title Research

Planning for residential care• The cost of care and its funding• The family home• Notional capital• Moving to care home and capacityJohn Peutherer, Anderson Strathern

Will drafting for the older client• Capacity• Former ability - an older may not be incapax but may be vulnerable• Freedom of testation • Will it be possible to disinherit children completely in the future?• The difficulties which can arise where an elderly client has an adult child

(may be middle aged) who has learning difficulties or difficult (for example, spendthrift) personality traits

John Kerrigan, Morisons

IHT Planning - some key aspectsChris Sheldon, Turcan Connell

Case law round up• Special destinations and insolvency: Machin’s Trs. v Machin • Constituting a trust and the X factor: X, Petitioner • Legal rights: Miller v Pollock• Challenges to inter vivos dispositions and their relevance to executorsNicholas Holroyd, Terra Firma Chambers

Guardianship - here and now• Pushing the boundaries - will writing and estate planning• Drafting - recent cases reported and unreported• Practical tips - running a financial guardianship• Shaping the futureGillian Brown, Morisons



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The GDPR and Data Protection Conference20th March 2018, 9.30am - 5.00pm 6 hours CPD

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Chair: David Gourlay, MacRoberts

The new landscape - the view from the ICO• Conditions for processing• Consent• Privacy noticesMaureen Falconer, Regional Manager - Scotland, Information Commissioner’s Office

High risk processing• What is ‘high risk’?

• Article 29 WP guidance• ICO guidance

• Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs)• Article 29 WP guidance• Prior consultation

• Data Protection Officers (DPOs)• criteria for requiring a DPO• duties of a DPO• person specification• appointing a DPO

Tim Musson, Computer Law Training

Who Do You Think I Am? The rights of individuals• Rights of access• Rectification• Erasure• Data portability• Objection• Restricting processingRosalind McInnes, BBC Scotland

Contracting with processors and managing liabilities • Responsibilities of controllers• Preparing contracts with processors• Managing liability for breaches • ICO GuidanceDavid Gourlay, MacRoberts

Managing information security in the new regime• How well prepared is industry?• What measures should you be taking to secure your data• Breach reporting and the role of the DPO• Working with the ICO and powers of audit and enforcement.Fraser Nicol, Scott-Moncrieff

Comms and digital marketing• What are the lawful conditions for processing?• Issues arising from consent vs legitimate Interests• What happens when there is a withdrawal of consent?• When to “Refresh”• Knowing your reader: “B to B and B to C” - the differences• Breach notification mattersVal Surgenor, MacRoberts



Civil Litigation & Personal Injury - Seminars & WebinarsCivil Litigation & Personal Injury - Seminars & Webinars

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Essential Drafting for Civil Litigators 3 hours CPDThis is a workshop-based course aimed at those with experience of litigation.Focusing on pleadings and witness statements it will cover:• The advantages of doing your own drafting• The purpose of pleadings• Effective communication• Professional duties• The ingredients of drafting• What to include and what to leave out• Persuasive drafting• Tactics

Speaker: Gavin Thornley, Compass Chambers

Glasgow 19 February 2.00pm - 5.15pm Edinburgh 26 February 2.00pm - 5.15pm

£140 + VAT CLT Members £210 + VAT Non-members

Live Webinar Legal Privilege – the challenge of sharing lessons1.5 hours CPDAfter attending, delegates will have an understanding of legal privilege, its effect, how it can be lost, its use and the implications of whether an investigation or report is prepared in accordance with legal privilege.Speaker: Diane Turner, rradar

21 February 1.00pm - 2.30pm


Quantifying Difficult Damages 3 hours CPDClients are dependent upon you to provide them with realistic valuations, whether it be for reserve purposes, colossus purposes or simply on the basis that you are providing them with accurate and reliable advice.Topics to be covered in this seminar will include:-• back injury/whiplash damages• psychiatric injury – remoteness• stress claims• Ogden tables• interest and taxation• developments in pleural plaques/asbestos

damages• fatal damages• interim and provisional damages

After attending this event, delegates will understand the recent developments in the quantification of civil damages and what will currently constitute realistic adviceSpeaker: Keith Stewart QC

Edinburgh 26 March 2.00pm - 5.15pm


On Demand WebinarsMissed a webinar?

You can still view the recording.Our extensive back catalogue of webinars is available via our website by subject matter. Each webinar provides 90 minutes CPD and is available to view when you want, where you want.

Visit: www.clt.scot and select “Webinars”£75 + vat Members/£150 + vat Non-Members

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Essential Advocacy Skills for New and Recently Qualified Lawyers3 hours CPDIt is essential for the new or recently-qualified court lawyer to have sound advocacy skills in order to give their clients the best chance of success in Court.This seminar provide delegates with the opportunity to learn about the approach and skills needed for persuasive advocacy. After attending this seminar delegates will have an understanding of:- • getting the ear of the Court• presentation skills • confidence • examination in chief • cross examination • how to avoid the common pitfalls

Speaker: Alan McLean QC

Edinburgh 12 March 2.00pm – 5.15pm


Live Webinar Product Liability – the significant developments1.5 hours CPDThis new webinar will explore a number of recent High Court and Scottish decisions and will also touch upon the potential impact of Brexit while providing delegates with a general refresher on the essential aspects of this area.Speaker: Mark Gibson, Digby Brown

22 March 4.00pm - 5.30pm


Live Webinar PI Trusts – the A-Z for litigators1.5 hours CPDThis highly practical webinar will highlight what PI practitioners need to know, who these trusts are suitable for and when you should contact a trust practitioner.Speaker: Karen Phillips, Balfour + Manson LLP

28 March 1.00pm - 2.30pm


Getting Good Results from Tripping & Slipping Cases3 hours CPDThis in depth seminar will include a full round up of recent developments and case law including:-Public Liability• Basis and extent of duty of public authority• Street furniture hazards • Snow, moss and ice• Lighting and barriers • Excavations • Third party liability • Contributory negligence

Occupier’s Liability• When it applies • Transitory and permanent hazards • Supermarkets • Volenti defences • Duty to children • Contributory negligence

Employer’s Liability• Has the Enterprise Act changed anything?• Extent of statutory duties• What constitutes a hazard• Latest cases• Contributory negligence

Speaker: David Wilson, Digby Brown

Glasgow 17 April 2.00pm – 5.15pm


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Simple Procedure in the Sheriff Court – Rules and Practice3 hours CPDThe Simple Procedure Rules represent the latest of the changes stemming from the Courts Reform (Scotland) Act 2014, described as the single most important piece of legislation in the field of Scottish civil justice for over a century.This comprehensive essential update will look at the Rules and consider their effect in practice after almost 18 months. Delegates attending this seminar will:• look at the background to the Courts Reform

(Scotland) Act 2014• examine the Simple Procedure Rules 2016 in

detail and their current scope• consider the timetable and procedural steps

of a disputed claim under Simple Procedure• understand the practical aspects of litigating

under Simple Procedure including some of the relevant court forms

• explore the differences between Simple Procedure and previous small claim/summary cause procedure

• look at remits, transfer and appealsSpeaker: Denise Smith

Inverness 25 April 1.00pm – 4.15pm Glasgow 30 April 2.00pm – 5.15pm


Crucial Contract Issues3 hours CPDThis seminar will consider all of the latest recent contract developments.Including a discussion and practical guidance, after attending this event delegates will have an understanding of the most important cases and legislation, as well as current issues relating to:-• formation of contract• interpretation of contracts• breach of contract• damages• other remedies

Speaker: Michael Upton, Hastie Stable

Glasgow 24 April 2.00pm – 5.15pm Edinburgh 26 April 2.00pm – 5.15pm


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Live Webinar Fire Safety in the workplace – duties and responsibility1.5 hours CPDThis timely new webinar will consider who is responsible for fire safety, what the duties incumbent upon them are, what the penalties are for failing to comply with those duties and good practice tips for you and your clients.Speaker: Diane Turner, rradar

19 April 1.00pm – 2.30pm


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Corporate Business Structures - what works best for your client 3 hours CPDPrivate limited companies, partnerships, limited partnerships, plcs, Scottish charitable incorporated associations - and that’s only for starters.Which one to choose? What’s the choice? What’s best for your clients? Why one rather than another? And what’s the tax position for each? How difficult it is to set them up and manage them?This new seminar will coinsider:-• to incorporate or not to incorporate• the different types of business vehicle• companies operating as charities• governance requirements• transparency requirements• taxation implications

Speaker: Professor Nicholas Grier, Abertay University

Glasgow 20 April 2.00pm - 5.15pm Edinburgh 27 April 2.00pm – 5.15pm


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Contract Law - the essential update3 hours CPDThis new seminar will update delegates on some of the most important current issues in contract law. This seminar will cover this important area in the following six sections.• Formation of contracts• A review of the recent approach of the courts

to interpretation• The implication of terms• Drafting penalty clauses• The latest on limitation of liability and

indemnity clauses• Recent case law on reasonable, best, and all

reasonable endeavoursSpeaker: David Cabrelli, The University of Edinburgh

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Live Webinar Managing Disciplinary Issues in the Workplace1.5 hours CPDThis webinar considers how employers should manage disciplinary issues at work and in particular the skills and knowledge needed to be able to effectively manage disciplinary issues within the workplace.Speaker: Professor David Hoey, BTO Solicitors

23 February 10.00am – 11.30am




Company Law – the essential update3 hours CPDCompany Law never stands still. This seminar covers recent developments in company law including• Directors’ duties• Minority protection and the derivative claim• Recent matters in insolvency law • The effect of the Small Business, Enterprise

and Employment Act 2015• Useful tips for shareholders’ agreements• Straws in the wind – potential changes to

the lawSpeaker: Professor Nicholas Grier, Abertay University

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Employment Tribunal Workshop6 hours CPDTaught from a practitioners’ viewpoint, topics to be covered will include:- • the basics of the procedure from start to finish• drafting Employment Tribunal claims• preparing Employment Tribunal responses • Preliminary Hearings - preparation and issues to

be considered• diligence - getting what you need when you

need it• preparing for the full hearing • closing submissionsAfter attending this workshop, delegates will have gained a practical and tactical understanding of the Employment Tribunal process and procedure and will be equipped with the necessary skills required to represent clients in the pursuit or defence of an Employment Tribunal claim. Speaker: Lindsey Cartwright, Morton Fraser

Edinburgh 15 March 9.30am – 5.00pm




Live Webinar Employing a Charity Trustee1.5 hours CPDThere is more pressure than ever before on charity boards to be professional. Accordingly, from time to time a trustee might be the best person to undertake a piece of work, but can a board employee them? Busy practitioners in this area need to know the current legal position.Speaker: Iain Sim

20 April 1.00pm – 2.30pm


Live Webinar Restrictive Covenants 1.5 hours CPDThis new webinar will analyse the recent case law on restrictive covenants, specific issues with interpreting covenants when there is a TUPE transfer, imposing new covenants post-transfer and other issues to consider when advising on post-termination restrictions.Speaker: Lindsey Cartwright, Morton Fraser

25 April 1.00pm – 2.30pm


Business assets and divorce and financial provision; when it’s not 50:503 hours CPDTwo of the trickiest areas of the law of financial provision are the interaction of business assets and divorce; and when there should be an unequal sharing of the net value of the matrimonial property. In this seminar you will:• gain an understanding on how partnerships,

shares in limited companies and interests in sole trader businesses are treated on divorce,

• understand the issues that can arise when divorcing spouses are in business together,

• advise your clients on some of the tactical considerations when a husband and wife are in an at-will partnership together,

• help your clients understand the tax consequences of the transfer of business interests between husband and wife in settlement of a divorce as well as ways of mitigating the tax consequences,

• understand when special circumstances arguments which can justify a departure from equal sharing,

• discover which section 9(1)(b) arguments can stand up

Speaker: Scott Cochrane, Brodies

Glasgow 26 April 2.00pm – 5.15pm


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Drafting Pre-Nuptial, Post-Nuptial and other Family Law Contracts3 hours CPDChanges in European law, particularly the Maintenance Regulation, the growth in popularity of pre-nups following Radmacher v Granatino and the increasing complexity of people’s financial lives means that contracts in family law have never been more important.This seminar will consider the current position of family law contracts in Scots law and also look at the important drafting issues to be considered.After attending this seminar delegates will have an understanding of:-• contracts in family law cases - cohabitation

contracts, purchase agreements, pre and post nups and minutes of agreement/separation agreements

• variation• enforceability• practicalities, including drafting issuesSpeaker: Rachael Kelsey, SKO Family Law Specialists

Glasgow 15 May 2.00pm – 5.15pm


Residential Tenancies - what you need to know in 20183 hours CPDThere has been a raft of changes in recent years in the law and practice in relation to Scottish residential tenancies. After attending this seminar delegates will have an understanding of the most relevant developments including:-• Private Rented Housing (Scotland) Act 2011 -

what it means in practice• Housing (Scotland) Act 2014• Private Housing (Tenancies)(Scotland) Act 2016• regulation of private sector landlords - changes• HMOs - the new developments• developments in the law on repairs• issues with short assured tenancies• Energy Performance Certificates• tenancy depositsSpeaker: Professor Peter Robson, University of Strathclyde

Edinburgh 20 February 2.00-5.15pm Glasgow 27 February 2.00-5.15pm




Immigration - what all solicitors need to know3 hours CPDAs more and more of your clients are affected by uncertainties over their status to remain in the UK, some basic knowledge is required of all solicitors to deal with their initial queries effectively. This seminar will cover this important area in the following four sections.• A Brief Introduction to Asylum & Refugee Law• A Brief Introduction to Immigration Law• Advising EU Nationals in the UK post-Brexit

vote• Immigration Law Practice in 10 StepsSpeaker: Jamie Kerr, Thorntons

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Agricultural Law Update 20183 hours CPDThis comprehensive seminar will consider some of the most important issues in 2018 in agricultural law. It is an ideal update for practitioners in this field or those who want to further their understanding of agricultural and rural law. After attending this event, delegates will have an understanding of:- • current agricultural holdings legislation • key issues when purchasing and selling for

farmers• the most important recent casesSpeaker: Convened by Odell Milne, speakers will include Kate McLeish, Jennifer Muir and Karen Barclay of Brodies

Edinburgh 28 February 2.00 – 5.15pm




Land Registration – do your plans make the grade?3 hours CPDPlans are a crucial part of the requirements for registration under the 2012 Act. This seminar will cover this important area in the following four sections.• Explaining the new system of mapping• Ordering and interpreting plans reports• Mapping tenement property• Shared and sharing plot title sheetsSpeaker: Valerie Clough

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Live Webinar LBTT – what you need to know in 20181.5 hours CPDThis timely webinar will focus on the most important aspects of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax that all property lawyers need to know and will include an update on the most recent technical developments.Speaker: Jim Hillan, CMS

1 March 1.00pm – 2.30pm


Registering flatted property in the Land Register - tenement steadings and how to cope with them3 hours CPDDealing with the registration of flatted property has proved challenging since the introduction of the Land Registration etc. (Scotland) Act 2012. This is a very practical seminar that looks at the detail of the different situations and explains how to get your application on to the register with the minimum of fuss. The topics included are as follows:• what is a tenement steading in terms of the 2012

Act?• previous registrations and how they affect a

current registration• common areas and how they are dealt with for

old and new developments• different scenarios and how to deal with them to

ensure registrationAfter attending this seminar delegates will be confident they know how to tackle the various different types of tenement registrations.Speaker: Valerie Clough

Edinburgh 8 March 2.00-5.15pm Glasgow 12 March 2.00-5.15pm


Live Webinar Shared and Sharing Plots in the Land Register1.5 hours CPDShared and sharing plots for builders and tenement properties, existing developments, Deeds of Conditions and their importance will all be considered in this webinar.Speaker: Valerie Clough

26 February 1.00pm – 2.30pm


Overage Schemes – understanding how they work 3 hours CPDOverage and clawback continue to be essential commercial considerations, particularly for those sellers with ‘best value’ requirements. This essential update will identify the legal issues, offer practical advice on the drafting challenges and consider the optimum solutions for all parties. After attending, delegates will have an understanding of:-• the current climate in overage• points of consideration from the landowner’s

perspective, the developer’s perspective and the adviser’s perspective - and how the adviser might manage these

• tips for the adviser including:-• drafting agreements• securing agreements and the options• managing ongoing obligations• enforcing overage

• LBTT implications – what should advisers be aware of

Speaker: Deborah Lovell, Anderson Strathern

Glasgow 27 February 9.45am - 1.00pm



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Repossession of residential property – from calling-up to the first hearing3 hours CPDThe combination of the decision in the case of Royal Bank of Scotland plc v Wilson and the new statutory regime for repossession of properties used for residential purposes introduced by the Home Owner and Debtor Protection (Scotland) Act 2010 has fundamentally changed repossession procedure. This very practical seminar will take a detailed look at the procedure and after attending this seminar delegates will understand:-• the procedure in relation to calling up • the pre-action requirements • the recent decisions in Westfoot Invesments Ltd

v European Property Holdings Inc and Stirling v Landmark Mortgages

• how to raise and serve proceedings • what happens at the first calling of the caseSpeaker: Adrian Stalker, Westwater Advocates





Getting Your Title Conditions onto the Land Register3 hours CPDThis seminar looks at all aspects of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 and also deals with the elements which have changed the Keeper’s policy in relation to the 2012 Act. This seminar will cover this important area in the following four sections:• The relevant legislation and what is needed

to ensure that your application is not rejected• The rules for creating real burdens under

the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003, nameable and personal real burdens

• New types of deeds for registration and the effectiveness of real burdens

• The effect of the 2012 Act on title conditions and how to ensure that you get your burdens deeds effectively on to the Land Register

Speaker: Valerie Clough

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Live Webinar Compulsory purchase – tactics and tips1.5 hours CPDWhen a CPO is served on a client, can anything usefully be done to manage the situation or is it effectively “game over”? This webinar looks at the tools available to affected parties and their solicitorsSpeaker: Karen Hamilton, Brodies

29 March 1.00pm – 2.30pm


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Live Webinar Rectification of Inaccuracies 1.5 hours CPDMany inaccuracies in the Land Register have occurred prior to 8 December 2014. How can you deal with these in order to get a corrected title sheet for your clients? Speaker: Valerie Clough

5 March 1.00pm – 2.30pm





Repairs Under Commercial Leases - a practical perspective3 hours CPDThe condition of a commercial property is key to ensuring a continued rental flow for the landlord and the viability of the business of the tenant.This comprehensive seminar will take a very practical and detailed approach and after attending, delegates will gain an understanding of:-• dilapidations - the basics• joining the dots: effect of repairing clause on

other clauses in lease• renew and replace even when in good

condition?• irritancy, rescission and the state of repair • break options and dilapidations • effect of assignation/sub-lettingSpeaker: Alan McMillan, Burness Paull

Edinburgh 15 March 2.00 – 5.15pm


Live Webinar Judicial Review for Property Lawyers1.5 hours CPDThis new webinar will look at what judicial review actually is, why is it important and what property lawyers need to know about it. Speaker: Sheila Webster, Davidson Chalmers

21 March 1.00pm – 2.30pm


Live Webinar Land Registration – avoiding rejection1.5 hours CPDHaving your Land Registration application rejected by the Keeper is annoying, wasteful and costly. This webinar highlights the key elements for a successful application.Speaker: Valerie Clough

30 April 1.00pm – 2.30pm



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The 2017 Electronic Communications Code – what property lawyers need to know3 hours CPDA new electronic communications code was introduced as part of the Digital Economy Act 2017 which has far reaching consequences for any property with telecoms apparatus on it. This timely new seminar will cover:-• the content of the new code• its implications on the conveyancing,

redevelopment or maintenance of property with electronic communications apparatus on it

• the removal of apparatus and;• the structuring of new agreementsSpeaker: Michael Upton, Hastie Stable & Ian Thornton-Kemsley





Terminating Commercial Leases and Tenancy Obligations 3 hours CPDThis practical course looks at the main areas of law and practice surrounding the termination of commercial leases, and its effect on both the landlord’s and the tenant’s obligations under the lease. This seminar will cover this important area in the following sections:• notices - how to use them, when, what to say

and their effect• tenants’ break options• irritancy• the sub-tenant problemSpeaker: Sheila Webster, Davidson Chalmers

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Leases and Automatic Plot Registration in the Land Register3 hours CPDThis seminar addresses the changes brought about by the 2012 Act with regard to leases.Topics covered are:• how will lease title sheets look?• automatic plot registration - what does this

involve?• application requirements for leases and

assignations• the Cadastral Map and how this affects

leasehold property• variations of leasesAfter attending this seminar you will be confident in dealing with all aspects of the registration of leasehold property under the 2012 Act.Speaker: Valerie Clough

Edinburgh 20 April 2.00-5.15pm Aberdeen 26 April 1.00-4.15pm




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Live Webinar Land Registration Forms – avoiding duty of care breaches1.5 hours CPD This webinar will consider the deed plan, burdens and servitudes and the additional information page and its importance.Speaker: Valerie Clough

11 May 1.00pm – 2.30pm




Prescriptive Claimants - how to get your client’s a non domino title on to the Land Register3 hours CPDThis seminar will explore the thinking behind the new procedures for registering a non domino titles and give practical examples of what to do.After attending delegates will understand the following:• when a non domino is applicable• how to make an a non domino application• the Notification procedures• what happens if a true owner appears?• how to work through practical examplesSpeaker: Valerie Clough

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Roads Law in Scotland - the comprehensive update 3 hours CPDThis seminar seeks to provide solicitors, transport consultants, planning consultants and other related professionals with an up-to-date knowledge and practical insight into both the policy and legislative framework for delivering, managing and regulating roads in Scotland.The seminar will include:• overview (relevant policy and statutory

context)• what is a road?• what is the extent of a road?• construction of roads• management of roads• maintenance of roads• regulation of roads; and• roads and planningSpeaker: John Watchman, Watchman & Co & Michael Greig, DLA Piper

Edinburgh 23 May 2.00-5.15pm Glasgow 30 May 2.00-5.15pm


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Advanced Negotiation Skills for the Experienced Solicitor 3 hours CPDMastering negotiation is a must for the successful solicitor.Experienced solicitors are so well used to negotiating that they are unlikely to pay close attention to understanding what differentiates a successful outcome from one that’s less satisfying.Whilst every negotiation is different, there are certain factors, both psychological and practical, which if understood and consciously acted upon, are more likely to maximize consistent success.After attending this seminar, delegates will:• understand the nature of influence (conscious

and unconscious) and what constitutes effective communication

• be able to handle the perceptions, motivations, expectations and individual communication styles of self, clients and opponents

• understand the importance of rapport and how to achieve it

• understand and use the language of influenceSpeaker: Anne Johnstone

Glasgow 22 February 2.00-5.15pm




Building Client Relationships, Building Your Business3 hours CPDBeing good at law is no longer enough in today’s business environment. This seminar is aimed at those with portfolios of clients (or who are developing such responsibilities) and is designed to help participants identify ways they can enhance the service offering to current or potential clients, thereby improving their own profitability.Delegates will develop:• a better understanding of what clients want• how to add value to a client• methods for improving profitability • techniques for better networking Speaker: Iain Sim

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Maximising Time 3 hours CPDAs a result of this training you will have more time to focus on those activities that add the greatest value to your organisation, realise this value financially and feel more productive on a daily basis.Attendees will also leave with the ability to know• where to spend their time and to spend this

time on the activities which add the greatest value to the organisation

• simple yet incredibly effective strategies to maximise the time available in the day

• techniques to prioritise, plan and achieve even more from the day whilst feeling less stressed

• the ability to avoid over-whelm and stay focused on what can be done

• the ability to know how to eliminate or significantly reduce task avoidance and focus on the mindset that creates results

Speaker: Anne Johnstone

Glasgow 23 April 2.00-5.15pm Edinburgh 25 April 2.00-5.15pm


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Make Your Firm Recession Resistant 3 hours CPDFact: law firms are SMEs.Fact: SMEs are affected massively by the global economy and by major issues like BREXITFact: if you don’t take steps to make your business recession proof, you’re exposing yourself to major riskSolution: “Make Your Firm Recession Resistant”You need to be the “go to” firm your best clients, you need to understand and manage cash flow, and you need to be alert to industry trends and market opportunities. In order to ride out recession, you need to be strategic about your firm and its operations.At the end of this seminar, delegates will:• Understand key concepts of strategy theory

and how to apply them • Know key strategy tools and how to use them• Understand key financial tools and how to use

them properly• Know how to control fixed costs and expenses• Know about robust business planning and

business goal setting• Understand the key to effective marketing• Know the secrets to really effective networkingSpeaker: Iain Sim



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Anti-Money Laundering - the essential guide for all lawyers3 hours CPDAll solicitors need to be up to speed on the threat of money laundering. This seminar will cover this important area in the following five sections.• What is money laundering and how is it

regulated?• Proceeds of Crime Act 2002• How to comply• How to be aware of the warning signs• The Money Laundering Regulations 2017Speaker: Iain Sim

Glasgow 23 February 2.00 – 5.15pm Online NOW




Live Webinar Managing Stakeholders1.5 hours CPDThis webinar will provide you with a framework to identify key stakeholders and their requirements and will explore some practical tools and techniques to engage and manage them successfully.Speaker: Marina Livingstone, Delahunt Associates

8 March 1.00pm – 2.30pm


Live Webinar Client complaints - the risks and benefits1.5 hours CPDThis new webinar will help you to recognise the risks that complaints can pose to you and your business and how to adopt best practice.Speaker: David Buchanan-Cook, Scottish Legal Complaints Commission

24 April 1.00pm – 2.30pm


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Live Webinar Trainee Basics – Part One1.5 hours CPDBecoming a trainee is a steep learning curve. You know the law, but you don’t know how to be a trainee lawyer. Part One deals with practical aspects that a trainee needs to be on top of from the very start.Speaker: Iain Sim

2 March 1.00pm – 2.30pm


Live Webinar Trainee Basics – Part Two 1.5 hours CPDPart Two includes how to develop an understanding of fee setting, being more confident about leading a client meeting, understanding business development and being able to delegate basic tasks.Speaker: Iain Sim

13 April 1.00pm – 2.30pm


Live Webinar How to Capture New Markets1.5 hours CPDCapturing new markets is a key plank of any growth strategy. This webinar is all about staying ahead of the game! A learning toolkit will be provided to help maximise your chance of succeeding in uncharted territory. Speaker: Iain Sim

9 March 1.00pm – 2.30pm


Live Webinar How to Outsmart the Competition1.5 hours CPDHave your competitors secured an impressive client or a lucrative instruction that left you wondering “how do they do it?” This webinar is geared towards getting you ahead of the rest of the crowd.Speaker: Iain Sim

4 May 1.00pm – 2.30pm


Recognising & Managing High Conflict People3 hours CPDPeople with “high conflict” personalities unconsciously tend toward all-or-nothing thinking, unmanaged emotions, extreme behaviour and a preoccupation with blaming others.As a consequence they are more likely to cause conflict in the workplace and be involved in legal disputes - either as pursuers initiating actions over misplaced blame for events in their lives or as defenders alleged to have caused harm to others.At the end of this seminar you will be better able to:• identify high-conflict personality types and

their common conflict dynamics• understand the frequent cognitive distortions

and preoccupation with blaming behaviour of high-conflict personalities

• identify methods for handling high-conflict personalities in legal and workplace disputes

• manage collaborative relationships among professionals in high-conflict cases

Speaker: Anne Johnstone

Edinburgh 11 May 2.00-5.15pm


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Wills and Succession Issues for the Business Client3 hours CPDThis seminar will look at the issues which need to be considered when advising clients on business and succession planning. Topics will include:• the need to consider individual

circumstances• the need to consider the business’ legal

structure• the effect of legal rights• the effect of transferable nil rate bandsSpeaker: Murray Burns

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Private Client Tax for New and Recently Qualified Lawyers3 hours CPDThis comprehensive seminar will review the key tax issues which are regularly seen in Private Client practice including:Capital Gains Tax• basis of the tax• disposals of residential property• disposal of investments• reliefs• exemptionsInheritance Tax• basis of the tax• lifetime giving• taxing a deceased’s estate• reliefs• exemptionsIncome Tax• taxation of different types of income• reliefs• exemptionsSpeaker: Professor Alex McDougall

Glasgow 20 February 2.00-5.15pm Edinburgh 21 February 2.00-5.15pm


Live Webinar Interpretation of Testamentary Instruments1.5 hours CPDThis new webinar will look at traditional Scots principles, English principles and their Scottish reception, as well as the key issue of context.Speaker: Nicholas Holroyd , Terra Firma Chambers



Live Webinar APR & BPR – practical application1.5 hours CPDThis webinar is essential viewing for those private client practitioners who are looking to understand how the APR and BPR legislation is applied by HMRC and are seeking practical and effective planning solutions for their clients.Speaker: Martin Campbell, Anderson Strathern



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Live Webinar Charity Law – what private client lawyers need to know 1.5 hours CPDAfter attending the webinar, delegates will have an understanding of charity law basics, constitutional options for charities and relevant taxation issues for charities.Speaker: Chris McGill, Shepherd & Wedderburn






Contentious Executries and Complex Estates3 hours CPDExecutry practice was at one time reasonably straightforward and for the most part non-confrontational.However, things have changed.After attending this seminar, delegates will have an understanding of:- • executors and conflicts of interest• the main causes of contention – allegations

of circumvention/undue influence – both in relation to the making of the relevant will and in respect of lifetime giving by the deceased

• disputes as to valuations for legal rights purposes• the problems arising from Sections 28 and 29 of

the Family Law (Scotland) Act 2006 in relation to intestate estates

• the competition to be executor dative• problems with HMRCSpeaker: John Kerrigan, Morisons

Edinburgh 22 February 2.00-5.15pm Glasgow 28 February 2.00-5.15pm




Residential Care and Preserving Assets3 hours CPDConflict is continuing to arise between those who wish to preserve assets for their families and the Local Authorities cast with the difficult responsibility of ensuring proper provision of care on an economic and fair basis. After attending this seminar, delegates will be aware of:• existing case law• the NHS dimension and the involvement of

the Scottish Local Authority Ombudsman• examples of steps taken by Local Authorities• what steps can be taken to fund care costs• issues of concern for the futureSpeaker: John Kerrigan, Morisons

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Understanding Islamic Wills 3 hours CPDHow many Muslim clients does your firm have? How many have an Islamic will?Under Islamic law (the Shari’a) a Muslim with wealth is under a duty to write a will.There are a number of conflicts between Scots Law and the Shari’a.If intestacy provisions are left to apply the result will differ from what is required under Islamic personal law.Where the estate exceeds the value of the nil rate band tax planning becomes essential.After attending the seminar, delegates will have an understanding of:-• the main tenets of Shari’a Law in relation to

succession• how to draft legacies for a Shari’a compliant will• how to deal with the residue in a Shari’a

compliant will• the proper execution of a Shari’a compliant willSpeaker: John Kerrigan, Morisons



Taxation of Property in 2018 6 hours CPDThis course will consider the tax issues which can arise when heritable property (both residential and commercial) is being purchased or sold and well as retained for use by the owner as occupier or landlord.A number of worked examples will be included. The course will deal with situations where the property is owned by a company as well as by an individual or by trustees. The topics to be covered will include:• Capital gains tax issues relating to disposal and

acquisition of heritable property for UK resident and non-resident taxpayers

• Income tax/corporation tax issues affecting heritable property and its uses by owners

• the Annual Tax on Enveloped Properties (ATED) and related issues

• capital allowances - including issues relating to purchasing/selling heritable property

• VAT issues relating to purchasing/selling using heritable property and related matters

• a brief review of LBTT issues Speaker: Professor Alex McDougall

Edinburgh 21 March 9.30am - 5.00pm


Advising Families with Vulnerable Adults 3 hours CPDThis seminar will focus on finance and financial issues, largely approached from the aspect of advising parents or grandparents of a vulnerable adult, including arrangements for finances after they themselves have died.Topics to be covered will include:-• Legal capacity• Adults with Incapacity Act• Use of trusts• Taxation • Legal rights Speaker: Murray Burns

Glasgow 14 March 2.00-5.15pm Edinburgh 22 March 2.00-5.15pm





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Live Webinar Wills for Cohabitants1.5 hours CPDAfter attending this webinar delegates will have an understanding of what issues need to be dealt with when drafting wills for cohabitants. Speaker: Murray Burns

27 April 1.00pm – 2.30pm




Taxation of Trusts3 hours CPDThis is a course for solicitors and other practitioners with a basic knowledge of trust practice and will deal with income tax, CGT and inheritance tax.Worked examples will be used during the course. After attending this seminar, delegates will have an understanding of:• trust types as relevant to taxation• trust accounting issues as relevant to taxationfor each type of trust, current tax law and practice, and proposed changes, covering:• income tax, including trust management

expenses• capital gains tax including Entrepreneurs’

Relief• inheritance tax covering creation, 10 yearly

charges and exit charges• trust tax returns• recent case lawSpeaker: Professor Alex McDougall

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Live Webinar Discretionary Trusts – current planning issues 1.5 hours CPDThis webinar will consider the value of inter vivos discretionary trusts, taxation and discretionary trusts, Discretionary Trusts and the Residence Nil Rate Band.Speaker: John Kerrigan, Morisons

6 March 1.00pm – 2.30pm






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Live Webinar Survivorship Destinations 1.5 hours CPDThis new webinar will ask why we have them, whether we need them, their problems and the correct method of evacuating them. Speaker: John Kerrigan, Morisons

17 April 1.00pm – 2.30pm


Live Webinar The What, Why, When & How of Trusts1.5 hours CPDAfter attending this comprehensive webinar delegates will have an understanding of the different types of trust, protecting assets and beneficiaries, lifetime trusts and will trusts, tax treatment and administration issuesSpeaker: Murray Burns

29 May 1.00pm – 2.30pm


Planning for Retirement - the tax issues 3 hours CPDThere are a number of important issues to consider when you or your clients are planning for retirement. This comprehensive seminar will consider the key tax issues and will take into account all relevant developments after Budget 2016. After attending this seminar delegates will have an understanding of:- • revised taxation rules effective from 6 April

2015 - income tax and inheritance tax• age related allowances - managing these

before they disappear• tax changes from 6 April 2016 for UK dividend

income and other savings income• dealing with business assets and the

implications of capital gains tax• inheritance tax issues on succession including

the “residence nil rate band” and “downsizing” for deaths after 6 April 2017

Speaker: Professor Alex McDougall

Glasgow 3 May 2.00-5.15pm


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Complex Private Client Issues and Solutions3 hours CPDPrivate client practice becomes more complex as the days go by.This seminar will cover some of the most difficult aspects in the following four sections.• Risk management, adding value and digital

succession• Taxation• Making the will itself, foreign property and

common mistakes• Adults with incapacitySpeaker: John Kerrigan, Morisons

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Trainee CPD - TCPD

TCPDfrom CLT Scotland and the University of Strathclyde provides the most comprehensive Trainee CPD programme available to trainee solicitors.

In addition to the trainee exclusive seminars listed on this page, trainee solicitors can attend any of the conferences, seminars and webinars contained in this brochure† at the reduced rate of £30 + vat per hour.

Essential Criminal Defence for Trainee Solicitors6hrs TCPD

Glasgow 9 March 9.15am-4.45pm

Appearing at court can be a daunting prospect. This seminar provides guidance and practical tips for anyone preparing for, conducting and reporting on simple criminal court appearances.The course is particularly beneficial to second year trainees who have a restricted practising certificate.Trainee rate - £180+VAT TCPD Clients - £n/a*

Mandatory Ethics4hrs TCPD

Edinburgh 1 June 9.15am-1.30pm Glasgow 20 June 9.15am-1.30pm

Attendance at this training is mandatory for trainees between months 9 and 15 of their traineeship.The seminar covers: confidentiality; conflict of interest; and anti-money laundering. Delegates will consider ethics and their practical application.The seminar has been designed to be entirely interactive with trainees encouraged to reflect upon practice and consider how ethics assimilates with their existing legal knowledge and skills.Trainee rate - £120+VAT TCPD Clients - £n/a*

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Your Career - Becoming an NQ6hrs TCPD

Edinburgh 27 February 9.15am-4.45pm

This is a ‘must attend’ event for trainees planning their career.The content will provide a number of practical, transferable skills that will assist with the achievement of PEAT 2 outcomes in Professionalism; Professional Communication; and Business, Commercial, Financial and Practice Awareness Trainee rate - £180+VAT TCPD Clients - £n/a*

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In addition to legal topics, we provide an extensive range of training in a number of core areas:

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This practical course introduces proven management techniques and adapts these to make them relevant and applicable to the legal sector. You will be introduced to structured approaches that ensure you meet business goals while increasing client value and ensuring profitability. A number of templates are provided and you will be guided in their use to make them work best for you.£350 + VAT CLT Members £450 + VAT Non-membersTo book call 0141 225 6700

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Certificate inRisk and ComplianceONLINE, FLEXIBLE, 6 HOURS CPDEssential for all lawyers, particularly those with specific Anti-Money Laundering duties, this Master Class provides a comprehensive introduction to compliance and Anti-Money Laundering regulation.It facilitates an understanding of risk and the drivers behind risk taking behaviour. The Master Class will cover:

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Company Law• Introduction to business mediums• Company formation, names and name changes• Director and shareholder meetings• Share capital and transfer of shares• Company shares, finances and security• Receivership, administration and liquidation

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Debt Recovery• Who is the debtor and credit management• Legal persons who can be sued• Defended litigation• Diligence, bankruptcy and liquidation• Trust deeds and proposals for reform• Scotland’s Debt Arrangement Scheme

Employment Law• Status of employees• Contracts of employment• Unfair dismissal• Redundancy• Maternity rights and paternity leave• TUPE

Family Law• The grounds for divorce and dissolution• Financial provision on divorce• Separation agreements• Parents and children• The legal capacity of children• Court orders relating to parental responsibilities

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Local Government Law• Development of Local Government in Scotland• How councils work• General powers and duties• Audit and accountability• Councillors’ Code of Conduct• The role of the courts

Reparation Law• General principles of negligence• Road traffic, public and occupiers liability claims• The “Six Pack” regulations• Raising the action and basic court procedure• Quantum• The Court Reform (Scotland) Act 2014

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