The WS CDR conference is the leading update for solicitors involved in commercial litigation in Scotland. After two consecutive years online, the conference returns to the Signet Library in 2022. The keynote address will be given by the lead Commercial Court Judge, the Honourable Lord Clark. Lord Clark will reflect on judicial developments in the Commercial Court arising out of the pandemic and other recent geopolitical matters. The event is run in collaboration with Axiom Advocates. Sheila Webster WS (Davidson Chalmers Stewart) returns as conference chair.
Speakers:
The Hon Lord Clark
Sheila Webster WS (Davidson Chalmers Stewart) (Conference Chair)
Lindy Patterson QC (39 Essex Chambers)
Robin Macpherson WS (Auditor of the Court of Session)
Mark Lindsay QC (Axiom Advocates)
Alan McMillan WS (Burness Paull)
Topics:
Developments in the Commercial Court and maintaining standards during change
Arbitration – what Scotland might learn from ICCA 2022 – improvements and reform
Expenses in Scotland – current issues for litigators and their clients
Case law review: the top 3 commercial decisions of 2022
Contractual interpretation – a review of current issues in commercial disputes
Rates:
Writer to the Signet: £120 plus VAT
Standard rate: £150 plus VAT
Law 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:
