CPD Training

Taking place from 6 to 9 October 2024, the first three days will be held entirely online whilst Thursday will be a fully hybrid day held at Edinburgh International Conference Centre, where you can expect to hear from a range of keynote speakers.

The course assumes little or no previous knowledge of data protection and will emphasise practical aspects of compliance and cover, in a practical context, the UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and the Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations 2003.

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.

Designed for criminal practitioners looking for an introduction or a refresher, this session focuses on how to effectively utilise prior statements during the examination of witnesses in court.

Learn how to navigate the digital forensics process, interpret key evidence, and address emerging challenges like generative AI to strengthen your legal practice.

We will be joined by Jeff Thompson from the National Crime Agency, who will discuss the unique threat that cryptocurrency poses to the legal sector.

Delivered by Mitigo, our cyber security partner, join us for a one hour webinar to learn about what went wrong, what could have been done to prevent it, and how firms can avoid making the same costly mistakes.

This course builds on the Risk Management and Governance Certification Course and provides recertification.

The Chancellor’s Budget on the 30th of October 2024 contained sweeping changes to inheritance tax that will see long term implications for farmers and landowners in Scotland, effective from April 2026. This raised one overarching question: what can farmers do to protect their property and assets while planning for succession?

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.

This course builds on the Trauma-Informed Lawyer Certification Course and provides recertification.

The Home Secretary recently published the Statement of Changes (HC 997) which announced a number of updates to the Skilled Worker visa to be implemented by July 22nd. But what are the long-term impacts and continued changes that the visa will have in the months to come?

Join us in Oct for two conveyancing conference . This one covers changes which came into effect just six months ago and assess their impact in practice.

Join us in Oct for two conveyancing conference . This one will cover on how can conveyancers work closely with their private client colleagues to simplify the process - and reduce stress for clients?

Join us online this October for our annual AWI, Guardianship and Elder Client Conference. Taking place over the course of two mornings the conference will bring together industry experts to explore insights shaping the progress of estate planning and executries.

Join us for a deep dive into the risks that come with utilising AI, as well as the necessary safeguards that you must implement to retain your strategic knowledge.

This session will provide practical, actionable insights into retaining top talent in today’s competitive job market.

The role of a Money Laundering Reporting Officer is increasingly important - and challenging - in the face of multiple growing threats from global financial crime. This is an opportunity for MLROs, Deputies, or those who would like to become MLROs, to share knowledge and experiences about the challenges they face.

Join our webinar dedicated to updating your knowledge of domestic abuse in Scotland.

This course builds on the Anti-Money Laundering Certification Course and provides recertification.

The Supreme Court’s landmark 2025 ruling in the Waller-Edwards v One Savings Bank Plc case will have important and lasting impacts on the Etridge principle. This one-hour webinar will deep dive into the decision including the new test for hybrid transactions which strengthen protections against undue influence.

Watch the first in our series of 2025 conferences on family law matters.

Watch our annual Wills, Trusts and Executries Conference.

Watch our speakers bring you up to speed with the newest developments in legal technology, and discuss how they can impact your day-to-day work.