Ally Thomson

Director
Hey Legal

Ally is a non-practising Scottish lawyer who has worked in technology and online projects since 2005. He is the Senior Tutor of the "Introduction to Legal Innovation and Technology" Diploma course at Glasgow University Law School. He was previously a Partner in private practice with over 20 years experience. Ally has been a member of the Law Society of Scotland's Technology Law and Practice committee. Ally has experience of scaling and selling a company, and in 2020 he founded online platform Hey Legal which aims to provide interesting and valuable learning resources for lawyers on key topics. In 2021 Hey Legal won Support Team of the Year in the Scottish Legal Awards.

CPD & Training with Ally Thomson:

In-house Annual Conference 2025

CPD
Live online
30th April 2025 09:00 - 17:00 CPD & training events, Conference, In-house
Following on from the success of last year’s conference, we are proud to offer our In-House Annual Conference 2025 to members for free. This conference will be held over two mornings on 31 April and 1 May 2025. Join us to discuss key challenges and opportunities facing in-house lawyers. The agenda will feature a variety of plenary sessions and group discussions, allowing you the opportunity to discuss and learn from other in-house practitioners.

In-house Best Practice Course - Advanced

CPD
Live online
23rd September 2025 09:30 - 13:00 In-house, CPD & training
Are you looking to progress your in-house career? Advance your skills and learn more about career progression from experienced in-house lawyers and colleagues of the Law Society of Scotland.

In-house Annual Conference 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Conference, In-house
Our In-House Annual Conference 2025 is now available on-demand. Catch up on expert-led plenaries and discussions exploring the key challenges and opportunities facing In-house lawyers.