Ally Thomson

Director
Hey Legal

Ally is a former law firm partner and is now a non-practising Scottish lawyer who has worked in tech and online projects since 2005. He is the Senior Tutor of the "Introduction to the Legal Innovation and Technology" course on the Diploma in Legal Practice at the University of Glasgow. He is a former member of the Law Society of Scotland's Technology Law and Practice Committee. Ally is the founder of Hey Legal, which provides learning and insight for lawyers, and is a member of the Lawscot Tech community. He leads a session in TCPD Module 1 on Legal Technology.

CPD & Training with Ally Thomson:

Legal Tech for all Lawyers Foundation Course

CPD
On-demand
Essential skills training, CPD & training, Technology|Employment law, Family and relationships, Criminal court work, Personal injury, Discrimination, Disability, Children, Education, Commercial property, Civil court work|te
Online 15-minute CPD micro-lessons for all lawyers to improve their knowledge of legal technology.

Wills, Trusts and Executries Conference 2025

CPD
Live online
27th May 2025 09:30 - 12:00 CPD & training events, Conference|Wills, executries and trusts, Civil court work
Join us this May for our annual Wills, Trusts and Executries Conference.

Family Law Conference: Financial Provisions Upon Separation and Divorce 2025

CPD
Live online
25th March 2025 09:30 - 17:00 CPD & training events, Conference|Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Family business advice, Family and divorce
Join us over the course of two mornings for the first in our series of 2025 conferences on family law matters.

Winning Business Online for Lawyers Course

CPD
On-demand
Criminal court work, Employment law, Education, Immigration and asylum, Personal injury, Disability, Discrimination, Criminal legal aid, Commercial property, Competition, Civil legal aid, Civil court work
Online 15-minute micro-lessons to help busy lawyers win new clients online.

Wills, Trusts and Executries Conference 2023 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Conference, High Street and General Practice|Wills, executries and trusts, Civil court work
Watch our speakers explore the latest updates and discuss the core challenges in various areas of wills, trusts and executries practice. Amongst the topics, you will hear about key legal and practice developments; improve your knowledge of trust and executry accounting do’s and don’ts and best practice guidance on how to deal with family business succession planning.

Legal Technology Certification Course

CPD
Live online
date tbc Certification courses, CPD event, Technology
By becoming a Tech-Informed Lawyer you will be equipped with the key skills and knowledge to better navigate technology in a rapidly changing business world.

AML and Financial Crime Conference 2023 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Conference, High Street and General Practice, In-house|Crime, Money and debt, Business premises, Company and commercial
AML is a fundamental and unavoidable part of any lawyer’s day to day work, coupled with combating financial crime, these two aspects are essential for upholding the Scottish legal profession. This conference will provide you with vital knowledge on all things AML compliance and financial crime prevention.

Personal Injury Conference 2023 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Conference, High Street and General Practice|Medical negligence, Personal injury, Road traffic, Public sector, Disability, Civil court work
Watch our speakers for a comprehensive dive into key legal updates, gain strategic insight and hear practical debate on issues relating to personal injury facilitated by leading counsel.

Wills, Trusts and Executries Conference 2024 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Conference, High Street and General Practice|Wills, executries and trusts, Civil court work
Watch our annual Wills, Trusts and Executries Conference, where we bring together experts in the field to explore the latest insights shaping the landscape of estate planning and executries.

Legal Tech Conference 2024 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
Technology, Conference, CPD & training events
Watch our Legal Tech Conference 2024. Learn from experts in the field about the latest developments and trends in legal technology with a view to enhancing how you and your organisation adapt to today's technological landscape. From AI to assessing risk, there will be relevant content for both private practice and in-house practitioners.

Embracing and Implementing AI in Your Organisations

CPD
Live online
29th May 2025 12:00 - 13:00 Live webinars, Law and technology, Technology, Webinar
In this webinar on AI and the Law, we invite you to join our panel of speakers for an hour to learn about how you can implement AI and utilise its potential in your organisations.

Family Law Conference: Financial Provisions Upon Separation and Divorce 2025 On-demand

CPD
On-demand
CPD & training events, Conference, High Street and General Practice|Civil court work, Civil legal aid, Family business advice, Family and divorce
Watch the first in our series of 2025 conferences on family law matters.