The series brought together experts from across the firm to share practical insights on key legal developments affecting organisations, professionals and advisers in Scotland. Delivered through a programme of focused, one-hour webinars, each session provided a concise update on recent case law, regulatory change and emerging themes, with practical takeaways for solicitors in private practice and in-house with an interest in the topics covered.
The sessions below highlight the breadth of topics covered as part of this year’s programme.
Our Summer of CPD series will return next year. In the meantime, if you would like to hear more about future sessions or discuss tailored CPD, please get in touch.
Past events
Short Term Let Licensing: Recent Updates and Developments – Licensing
Thursday 7 May at 11am
This session provides an overview of the short term let licensing regime in Scotland, focusing on recent legislative developments and changes to local authority approaches. It will highlight what these changes mean in practice for those operating or advising in the sector.
Speaker: Lynn Simpson
Commercial Contract Update – Commercial Litigation
Thursday 14 May at 11am
This webinar reviews the most important commercial contract cases from the past year. It will cover developments relating to contract interpretation, implied terms, transferred loss, contract formation and the assessment of loss following breach, with practical implications for commercial practice.
Speakers: Richard McMeeken, Bethany Reed
Pursuing Personal Injury Claims: Recent Developments, Challenges and Emerging Trends – Personal Injury
Thursday 21 May at 11am
An update on recent decisions from the Court of Session and the National Personal Injury Court. The session explores key developments personal injury practitioners should be aware of, alongside current challenges and emerging trends shaping future litigation.
Speakers: Nicola Edgar, Sofia Crolla
Current Themes in Risk, Compliance and Complaints – Risk Management
Thursday 28 May at 11am
Speakers: Annette Fritze‑Shanks, Carole Ferguson‑Walker and Phil McCrossan
Understanding Client Confidentiality and Legal Privilege in Scotland – Commercial Litigation
Thursday 11 June at 11am
This webinar explains the rules and key case law governing client confidentiality and legal privilege in Scotland. It examines common pitfalls and provides practical guidance to support best practice in managing sensitive and privileged information.
Speakers: Julie Hamilton, Martin Kotsev
Planning Case Law Update – Planning
Wednesday 24 June at 12pm
A focused update on recent planning decisions from the courts, examining their wider implications and what they mean for your day‑to‑day practice.
Speaker: Cameron Greig
*Please note that all of our webinars will be recorded, excluding the Q&A section.
