About this Event
Join us on 9 October for the WS annual joint conference with STEP for private client lawyers. The conference will be chaired by Susie Tweedie, Shepherd + Wedderburn.
This year the WS Society & STEP Scotland are excited to bring you another conference, looking at some of the key developments across the private client sector. This essential event will explore crucial and evolving areas impacting your clients, from navigating complex estate matters and tax challenges to understanding the implications of recent legislative changes and landmark court decisions. Join us to gain valuable insights, practical strategies, and connect with peers to enhance your expertise and better serve your clients in today's dynamic legal landscape.
Speakers:
- Susie Tweedie, Shepherd & Wedderburn (Conference Chair).
- Roddy Macleod, Terra Firma Chambers.
- Joseph Slane, Turcan Connell
- Alexa Payet, Michelmores
- Karin Shanks, PwC
- Ben Roseff, PwC
- John Martin, Fraser & Fraser
- Morna Grandison, Law Society of Scotland
- Fergus Colquhoun, Terra Firma Chambers
Sessions:
- Assisted Dying Panel, Discussion to include forfeiture issues
- Tax Disputes
- International probate
- Judicial Factors (Scotland) Act 2025
- Key cases from 2024 - 2025
Delegate Rates:
- Writer to the Signet/ STEP member: £140 plus VAT
- Standard rate: £170 plus VAT
- Student/Trainee solicitor: £100 plus VAT
All rates include lunch and refreshments at the Signet Library
CPD: 3 hours (Law Society of Scotland).
For more information, please contact Sophie Mills at [email protected], 0131 220 3249.
With thanks to conference sponsors, Fraser & Fraser.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The WS Society, The Signet Library, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 120.00 to GBP 204.00
