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Family Law Conference: Children and Families 2024 On-demand

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Watch our second Family Law Conference of 2024: focusing on child and family law. This conference brings together experts in the field to explore important insights into these often contentious cases.

Across two mornings, our expert speakers will provide the latest updates and practical guidance on various matters including the UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024, changes to case management procedures, gender recognition and modern family law, and key developments in protecting and promoting children and vulnerable clients.

You will be supported to stay up-to-date with current developments and specialised practice points. This conference will also give you the opportunity to engage with peers and speakers. To attend, book your place now.

By attending this conference you will:

  • Learn about key updates and developments impacting Children and Family Law in 2024.
  • Expand your knowledge on UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 and Children (Scotland) Act 2020, where we are and next steps.
  • Gain insight into modern family creation and how gender recognition impacts family law.
  • Consider the impact of abuse, on our clients, and on our own work and wellbeing.
  • Discuss best practice scenarios and pose questions to our speakers.

Speakers

Nikki Hunter
Nikki Hunter
Legal Director and Solicitor Advocate
Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Savita Sharma
Savita Sharma
Consultant
Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Karen Wylie
Karen Wylie
Legal Director
Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Dr Rob  Clucas
Dr Rob Clucas
Director, Centre for Child and Family Law & Policy
Edinburgh Napier
Lucia Clark
Lucia Clark
Partner
Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Dianne Millen
Dianne Millen
Legal Director
BTO Solicitors
Nadine Martin
Nadine Martin
Partner and Accredited Specialist: Head of Family Law (Glasgow)
Gibson Kerr
Garry Sturrock
Garry Sturrock
Senior Associate
Brodies (Accredited Specialist in Family Law and Family Law Mediator)
Nyla Khan
Nyla Khan
Founder and CEO
The Universal Truth
Kate  Bradbury
Kate Bradbury
Associate
Brodies
Anthony  McIlvaney
Anthony McIlvaney
Legal Officer
Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland
Katy MacFarlane
Katy MacFarlane
Senior Lecturer in Child and Family Law
Edinburgh University
Brittany Thomas
Brittany Thomas
Associate
Harper McLeod LLP

Day One: Advancements and Innovation in Child and Family Law

Welcome and Introduction, Chair
UNCRC (Incorporation) (Scotland) Act 2024 and Children (Scotland) Act 2020
Anthony  McIlvaney
Anthony McIlvaney
Legal Officer, Children and Young People’s Commissioner Scotland
1 Speaker
Changes to case management in family and civil partnership cases
Nikki Hunter
Nikki Hunter
Legal Director and Solicitor Advocate, Morton Fraser MacRoberts
1 Speaker
Questions and discussion
Update on surrogacy and family creation
Brittany Thomas
Brittany Thomas
Associate , Harper McLeod LLP
1 Speaker
Alternative dispute resolution – making court a last resort for clients
Savita Sharma
Savita Sharma
Consultant, Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Karen Wylie
Karen Wylie
Legal Director, Morton Fraser MacRoberts
Lucia Clark
Lucia Clark
Partner, Morton Fraser MacRoberts
3 Speakers
Questions and discussion
Close of day 1

Day 2: Child and Family Law in Practice

Welcome and Introduction, Chair
Working with vulnerable and challenging clients
Dianne Millen
Dianne Millen
Legal Director, BTO Solicitors
1 Speaker
F v M [2023] SAC (Civ) 29 – contested contact, challenge, and hearing the views of the child
Nadine Martin
Nadine Martin
Partner and Accredited Specialist: Head of Family Law (Glasgow), Gibson Kerr
1 Speaker
Questions and discussion
Marriage and young people under 18 – protecting autonomy and preventing abuse?
Dr Rob  Clucas
Dr Rob Clucas
Director, Centre for Child and Family Law & Policy, Edinburgh Napier
Nyla Khan
Nyla Khan
Founder and CEO, The Universal Truth
Katy MacFarlane
Katy MacFarlane
Senior Lecturer in Child and Family Law, Edinburgh University
3 Speakers
Gender recognition and modern family law
Garry Sturrock
Garry Sturrock
Senior Associate, Brodies (Accredited Specialist in Family Law and Family Law Mediator)
Kate  Bradbury
Kate Bradbury
Associate, Brodies
2 Speakers
Questions and discussions
Close of conference
Prices (prices exclude VAT)
Member:
£253.05
New member:
£215.09
Non-member:
£291.01
Unemployed member:
free

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