The popular annual PI Conference returns to the Signet Library on 12 May 2022. The event is a dedicated legal and technical update for Scottish practitioners in this area. With a keynote address from the Honourable Lady Haldane, offering her views from the bench, this year’s conference will reflect on changes brought about by the pandemic, virtual courts and anticipated developments, from both the Pursuer and Defender perspectives. The programme will also include a case law review, an update on quantum and a special session on aviation and airline accidents.
Speakers:
The Hon Lady Haldane
Kim Leslie WS (Digby Brown)
Yvonne Waugh (Compass)
David Bartos (Scottish Law Commission)
Gordon Dalyell (Digby Brown)
Duncan Batchelor (Clyde & Co)
Rona Hayworth (Digby Brown)
Fen Parry ((JS Parker Ltd)
Further speakers to be announced soon.
Programme:
Lady Haldane’s view from the bench on PI actions in the Court of Session
Case law review 2021/2022
Quantum update
Procedure – the future of virtual courts and outcomes from the SCTS/LSS Working Group
Aviation and airline accidents for Scottish PI lawyers
Reform of the law in relation to automated vehicles – an update from the Scottish Law Commissioner
Case management and rehabilitation – brain and spinal injuries
Full programme to be announced soon.
Rates:
Writer to the Signet: £120 plus VAT
Standard rate: £150 plus VAT
Student/Trainee solicitor: £80 plus VAT
All rates include lunch and refreshments at the Signet Library
CPD: 3 hours (Law Society of Scotland).
For more information, please contact Anna Bennett WS.
This event is kindly supported by:
