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Updates to Climate Change Law in Scotland

24th July 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training, Webinar, Live webinars|Agriculture and estates, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Construction, Environment (Business Premises), Fishing, Health, Health and safety, Human rights
As ESG becomes a larger focus and concern for organisations in Scotland it is important to stay up to date on the key legal changes that are happening within this area. Our one-hour webinar will deep dive into new legislation and policies that impact climate change law in Scotland.

Reviewing the UNCRC and Children’s Rights in Scotland

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31st July 2025 09:30 - 12:00 CPD & training events, Webinar, Live webinars|Adoption, Children, Family and divorce
Ahead of the first-year anniversary of the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, we will meet to discuss the UNCRC and examine the impact that it is likely to have on the treatment of children in family law and criminal law matters in Scotland.

Redundancy Consultations – Employment rights update

13th August 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training, Live webinars|Employment, Employment law
With the Employment Rights Bill nearing the end of its journey through Parliament, we are looking at the current state of the law on redundancy consultations and how this could change.

Breakup and Breakdown: What happens to family businesses when relationships dissolve?

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19th August 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar
Join us for a one-hour interdisciplinary webinar that will delve into these intricacies and provide you with the advice necessary to protect your clients and their businesses in the face of relationship breakdowns.

Cross Border Corporate Insolvency: Comparing Scotland vs England & Wales

20th August 2025 12:00 - 13:00 Webinar, Live webinars, High Street and General Practice, In-house|Banking & finance, Corporate tax, Debt recovery, insolvency, bankruptcy, Insolvency & corporate recovery, Mergers and acquisitions
With corporate insolvencies on the rise in Scotland and England, lawyers are faced with an increase in cross border considerations in their cases. This one-hour webinar will highlight the similarities and important differences that are essential to know when approaching insolvency law above or below the border.

Advocacy Focused Webinar Series

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26th August 2025 10:00 - 12:10 Webinar, Essential skills training, CPD & training events, Live webinars|Civil court work, Criminal court work, Crime, Consumer and civil rights
Across August and September, we will host a series of webinars designed to enhance your practical skills in oral advocacy and legal drafting, and to ensure you are up-to-date with the best practice in working with vulnerable clients and sensitive cases.

Oral Advocacy

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26th August 2025 15:00 - 17:00 Live webinars, CPD & training events, Webinar, Essential skills training|Criminal court work, Civil court work, Crime
Our popular advocacy webinar series returns this year, tailored for experienced Solicitor Advocates as well as those aspiring to obtain higher rights of audience. The first session in the series will focus on the art of Oral Advocacy.

Commercial Contract Workshop

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28th August 2025 09:30 - 12:00 CPD & training events, Webinar, Live webinars|Commercial property, Contract & property disputes, Property litigation, Competition, Commercial litigation, IT and intellectual property
Join us in August for a practical session on Commercial Contracts. This focused webinar offers Scottish solicitors a comprehensive and practical exploration of key aspects of commercial contracting, with a particular emphasis on drafting, negotiation, and enforceability.

Trauma-Informed Advocacy

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2nd September 2025 15:00 - 17:00 Live webinars, CPD & training events, Webinar, Essential skills training|Crime, Criminal court work, Civil court work
This essential session explores how Solicitor Advocates and those seeking higher rights of audience can adopt a trauma-informed approach in their advocacy, particularly when working with vulnerable clients or sensitive subject matter.

Vulnerable Victims, Witnesses and Parties

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9th September 2025 15:00 - 17:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar, Essential skills training|Crime, Criminal court work, Civil court work
With the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill finally in its third stage, understanding the legal differentiations and treatments of vulnerable victims, witnesses and parties has never been more important. Our one-hour webinar will explore current practices as well as future changes to ensure that you are prepared for the transformations coming to this area of advocacy.

Updates to Scottish Media Law

10th September 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar|Media and entertainment
The past year has seen a plethora of changes to the media law landscape in Scotland. This one-hour webinar will provide a deep dive into the main updates brought about by the Media Act 2024 and Ofcom.

Medical Negligence and Vicarious Liability Update

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10th September 2025 13:00 - 14:00 Webinar, High Street and General Practice|Health, Personal injury, Professional negligence, Medical negligence
Join us in September for a one-hour webinar focusing on the latest developments in the field of medical negligence with a particular focus on vicarious liability.

Legal Drafting

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16th September 2025 15:00 - 17:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar, Essential skills training|Crime, Criminal court work, Civil court work
Our renowned advocacy webinar series is returning this year, designed for experienced Solicitor Advocates and those working their way towards attaining higher rights of audience.

Advocacy and AI

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23rd September 2025 15:00 - 17:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar, Essential skills training|Crime, Criminal court work, Civil court work
AI is quickly incorporating itself into many of the practices and roles that exist in the legal industry, and advocacy is no different. Join our two-hour webinar to learn not only the ways in which AI is becoming involved in the court room, but also the practical skills you need to develop to ensure that you can start to implement AI confidently and responsibly.

Consumer Rights: Spotlight on Negligence in Cosmetic Procedures

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25th September 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar, High Street and General Practice|Adjudication, Civil court work, Consumer and civil rights, Medical negligence - defender, Personal injury - defender, Health and safety
Join us for an hour-long webinar that covering the current regulations in place and the position which the courts have taken in negligence claims against providers of cosmetic procedures.

Contributory Negligence in Personal Injury Claims

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30th September 2025 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar|Alternative dispute resolution, Civil court work, Health and safety, Medical negligence - defender, Personal injury - defender
Join us in Sep for an one-hour webinar will provide you with the necessary information and practice tips to feel confident when approaching cases involving contributory negligence.

AI, the Rule of Law, and Human Rights 2025 On-demand

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Law and technology, Webinar, Technology
Watch our speaker for a session covering some of the most pressing questions that arise in relation to AI regarding the Rule of Law and Human Rights.

Till Death Do Us Part : Comparing Succession Law in Scotland vs England & Wales 2025 On-demand

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CPD & training events, Webinar
Watch our speaker for comparing and contrasting the succession laws of Scotland and England & Wales.

Professional Ethics: When to Refuse or Withdraw 2025 On-demand

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CPD & training events, Webinar, In-house, High Street and General Practice|Regulation and compliance, Civil court work, Civil legal aid
Watch our speakers reflect on the ethical challenges that can arise when acting for your client and discuss best practice guidance.

Embracing and Implementing AI in Your Organisations 2025 On-demand

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Law and technology, Technology, Webinar
Watch our panel of speakers for an hour to learn about how you can implement AI and utilise its potential in your organisations.

Termination of Commercial Leases - Update 2025 On-demand

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CPD & training events, Webinar, High Street and General Practice|Houses, property and neighbours, Commercial litigation, Commercial property, Contract & property disputes
Following the introduction of the Leases (Automatic Continuation etc.) (Scotland) Bill to Parliament, we hosted a refresher webinar on the termination of commercial leases.

A Review of Domestic Abuse in Scotland 2025 On-demand

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CPD & training events, Webinar|Adoption, Advice the elderly & powers of attorney, Children, Family and divorce, Criminal court work, Criminal legal aid, Human rights
Join our speakers for updating your knowledge of domestic abuse in Scotland.

The Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Act 2024 On-demand

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CPD & training events, Webinar|Personal tax, Mental health, Debt management, Debt, Debt adjusting and debt counselling, Debt collecting
The 20th of January saw the remaining provisions of The Bankruptcy and Diligence (Scotland) Act 2024 come into force. Watch our speaker provide an in-depth overview of these new provisions and what they mean for you and your clients.

Skill Development: How to Effectively Operate AI 2025 On-demand

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Law and technology, Technology, Webinar, CPD & training
Watch our speaker for a highly practical session aimed at teaching you how to most effectively cue AI for your benefit.
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