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Upcoming events

Our upcoming events are listed below including CPD & Training, sole practitioners networking meetings and dedicated events for students, trainees and newly qualified solicitors.

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Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill: What to Expect

CPD
Live online
2nd April 2026 12:00 - 13:00 Webinar, CPD & training events, Live webinars, Paralegal suitable|Banking & finance, Debt recovery, insolvency, bankruptcy, Local government, Commercial property, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Commercial litigation
The Community Wealth Building (Scotland) Bill has been the centre of attention due to its groundbreaking approach to empower local communities. This webinar will examine the purpose of the Bill and what the legal implications for local authorities and public bodies are.

Property Law – Working with Digital Assets

CPD
Live online
21st April 2026 12:00 - 14:00 CPD & training events, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Commercial property, Alternative investment market, Banking & finance, Commercial litigation, Family and divorce, Family business advice, IT and intellectual property, Personal tax
Join us in April for 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.

Failure to Prevent Fraud: Best Practice for Property Lawyers

CPD
Live online
27th April 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Commercial property, Alternative investment market, Banking & finance, Commercial litigation, Family and divorce, Family business advice, IT and intellectual property, Personal tax, Charities, Contract & property disputes, Debt recovery, insolvency, bankruptcy
Join us in April for a webinar focuses on the risks and best practices for organisations in the property sector.

Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2025: the Impact on the Leasing of Rural Land in Scotland

CPD
Live online
28th April 2026 13:00 - 14:00 Live webinars, In-house, High Street and General Practice|Houses, property and neighbours, Agriculture and estates, Agriculture, crofting and fishing, Commercial property, Environment (Business Premises), Environment, Housing
This webinar will highlight the coming changes and what they will mean for practitioners, with particular reference to leasing, tenancies and compensation on agricultural land.

Brand Beckham: Navigating Wealthy Family Disputes

CPD
Live online
29th April 2026 12:00 - 13:00 Webinar, CPD & training events, Live webinars, Paralegal suitable|Wills, executries and trusts, Children, Advice the elderly & powers of attorney, Civil court work
Our expert speaker will break down what it means for a family to have a brand or wealthy assets and what happens when family relationships then proceed to breakdown.

A Practical Introduction to AI for Legal Professionals

CPD
Live online
29th April 2026 09:30 - 11:30 CPD & training events, Live webinars, Webinar, Essential skills training, Technology, Paralegal suitable
This session explores the fundamentals of AI, including the risks and opportunities associated with AI use, and practical ways these tools can support day-to-day legal work.

Wellbeing on the Move

Live online
30th April 2026 12:15 - 13:15 Webinar
This is a practical, evidence-informed session to help professionals living high-pressure lifestyles to maintain energy, focus, and resilience when routines collapse.

AI and Litigation Webinar Series

CPD
Live online
5th May 2026 Live webinars, Law and technology, Webinar, Technology
Join us for our new series of webinars investigating how AI is impacting litigation in Scotland and providing you with the skills to use AI effectively and safely.

AI and Litigation: An Introduction

CPD
Live online
5th May 2026 12:00 - 13:00 Webinar, Technology, Live webinars, Law and technology|Alternative dispute resolution, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Commercial litigation, Criminal court work, Criminal legal aid, Local government, Parliamentary, Houses, property and neighbours, Property litigation, Oil & gas, Transport, Projects, Power and utilities, Planning
This webinar will provide the necessary understanding of AI and an overview of how it is infiltrating litigatory processes with a focus on safe and effective implementation.

Data Protection Update Webinar 2026

CPD
Live online
6th May 2026 12:00 - 13:00 Data protection and GDPR, Live webinars, CPD & training events, Webinar|Data protection, Freedom of information, IT and intellectual property, Civil court work
This session will include updates on the Data Use and Access Act, significant case law and changes to fines for breaches.

AI and Evidence: Fabrication of Content and Analysing Evidence

CPD
Live online
12th May 2026 12:00 - 14:00 Live webinars|Commercial property, Property litigation, Charities, Competition, Debt recovery, insolvency, bankruptcy, EU / international, Adjudication, Health, Wills, executries and trusts, Medical negligence, Personal injury, Human rights, Discrimination, Health and safety, Criminal court work, Criminal legal aid, Family and divorce, Joint venture
This webinar will analyse the dichotomous role of AI in evidence, considering both how it is impacting the creation of evidence used in court as well as its analysis by the court.

AI in the Courtroom

CPD
Live online
19th May 2026 12:00 - 13:00 Live webinars, Law and technology, Technology, Webinar, High Street and General Practice
As the use of AI in our courtrooms increases this webinar will consider safe practice guidance from the government, analyse use cases from other countries, and determine what values should govern our use of AI.

AI and Alternative Dispute Resolution

CPD
Live online
26th May 2026 12:00 - 13:00 Law and technology, Live webinars, Technology, Webinar
With both the use and understanding of Alternative Dispute Resolution and AI on the rise in our legal systems this webinar will consider how AI can impact ADR.

The Finance Act 2025: The Impact on Non-UK Assets and Residents

CPD
Live online
27th May 2026 12:00 - 13:00 Webinar, CPD & training events, Live webinars, Paralegal suitable|Children, Advice the elderly & powers of attorney, Alternative dispute resolution, Civil court work, Civil legal aid
This one-hour webinar explores the new Finance Act 2025 and what it means for succession planning for clients.

Talent Retention: Strategies for Building a Loyal and Engaged Workforce

CPD
3rd June 2026 12:00 - 13:30 CPD & training events, Webinar, Essential skills training
This session will provide practical, actionable insights into retaining top talent in today’s competitive job market.

Co-Parenting Arrangements: Beyond Financial Compensation

CPD
Live online
9th June 2026 12:00 - 13:00 CPD & training events, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Dispute resolution, Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Alternative dispute resolution
Join our one hour webinar which will consider the intricacies of these non-financial investments made by co-parents.

Changes to the Scottish Standard Clauses – How are they bedding in? 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Houses, property and neighbours, Agriculture and estates, Landlord & tenant, Agriculture, crofting and fishing
Watch our speakers for the Sixth Edition of the Scottish Standard Clauses and the impact on conveyancing." would do!

The Use (and Misuse) of NDAs 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Risk management, Paralegal suitable|Accident and injury, Disability, Discrimination, Human rights, Crime, Employment, Family and relationships, Houses, property and neighbours, Immigration and asylum, Money and debt, Social welfare health benefits, Wills, executries and trusts, Business premises, Agriculture and estates, Commercial property, Construction, Contract & property disputes, Environment (Business Premises), Landlord & tenant, Planning (Business Premises), Property litigation, Company and commercial, Dispute resolution, Energy, utilities and transport, Media, IT and intellectual property, Regulation and compliance
Watch our speakers for the recently published new guidance on the use of NDAs, and this webinar will see two practitioners discussing responsible NDA use in commercial and employment relationships.

Spotlight on Fraud and Corruption in Arbitration 2026 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Webinar, CPD & training events|Advice the elderly & powers of attorney, Alternative dispute resolution, Civil legal aid, Civil court work
Watch our speaker Gillian Carmichael Lemaire, Arbitrator and Chair of the Scottish Arbitration Centre, shine a spotlight on fraud in arbitration in Scotland.

Creating Your Cyber Incident Response Plan On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Webinar, Essential skills training, CPD & training events, Paralegal suitable
This session guides you through the fundamentals of creating an effective Cyber Incident Response Plan (CIRP) to safeguard your firm.

Statutory Pledges: A six-month review 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Webinar, Paralegal suitable|Commercial property, Banking & finance, Property litigation, Credit brokerage, Debt adjusting and debt counselling, Debt administration, Debt, Debt collecting, Wills, executries and trusts
Watch our speaker for a six-month review to know how are statutory pledges working in practice.

The Media Act 2024: Implications for the Future of Scottish Media 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, 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.

The Skilled Worker Visa Updates 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
In-house, High Street and General Practice, Webinar, CPD & training events, Paralegal suitable|EU / international, SME business advice, Civil legal aid, Civil court work, Employment, Human rights, Discrimination
Join Ashley Fleming from Harper Macleod, for a deep-dive into both the immediate changes brought by the HC 997, and their lasting implications including the commission of the Migration Advisory Committee (MAC), and the Temporary Shortage List and Immigration Salary List.

MLRO Workshop 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Webinar, CPD & training events, Anti-money laundering, Paralegal suitable
Watch our speakers talk about the importance of knowing your firm, knowing your clients, and building a firm-wide AML culture.
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