This annual conference equips PI lawyers with the technical and legal knowledge to adapt to the latest changes in this area and to prepare for more. The Honourable Lord Weir will give the keynote address. Lord Weir will offer his views from the bench on future developments in personal injury actions, anticipated changes and how practitioners can prepare themselves to best assist and maintain high standards. This year’s programme also features a practical session on expenses, funding and QOCS from both the Pursuer and Defender perspectives. Robert Milligan QC’s popular annual update on quantum case law is also included.

Speakers:

• ­ The Honourable Lord Weir

• Kim Leslie WS (Partner, Digby Brown) (Conference chair)

• Robert Milligan QC (Compass Chambers)

• Gordon Dalyell (Partner, Digby Brown)

• Bruce Goodbrand (Partner, Clyde & Co)

• Frans van den Berg (Financial Planner, Punter Southall)

Sessions include:

• ­ A view from the bench on personal injury actions and a look to the future

• Expenses, funding, QOCS – implications for Pursuers and Defenders

• An update on Quantum

• Cash flow management of personal injury settlements

CPD: 2.5 hours (Law Society of Scotland).

For more information, please contact Anna Bennett WS.

This conference is kindly supported by: