Property Law – Working with Digital Assets

2 hours verifiable CPD

Digital assets, including cryptocurrency, continue to grow in popularity year-on-year. The latest figures from the Financial Conduct Authority suggest that 12% of adults in the United Kingdom now own cryptocurrency.

This is a multidisciplinary webinar which looks at the position of digital assets in Scots property law and offers best practice advice for practitioners who might encounter digital assets, including those working in family and private client law. We will look at the potential impact of the Digital Assets (Scotland) Bill and cover best practice advice for those acting in divorcing proceedings and executries.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the position of digital assets in Scots law
• Develop your confidence in dealing with digital assets and advising your clients accordingly.
• Gain insight into the issues posed by digital assets across different aspects of property law.