Glasgow Bar Association

Family Law Weekend - Residential &; Non Residential Availability
2019-03-15 15:00 - 2019-03-16 16:00 UTC | THE COLESSIO STIRLING, 33 Spittal Street,, Stirling, FK8 1DX, United Kingdom
FRIDAY 15th March 2019
CHECK IN FROM 3PM (for residential guests to hotel room)
REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & COMMUNICATION EVENT 4.00-5.00
LADY WISE “KEYNOTE ADDRESS”
SHERIFF MACKIE – ‘A VIEW FROM THE BENCH’
DRINKS – NIBBLES & NETWORKING
PIK ‘n’ MIX OPEN FLOOR DISCUSSION WITH PANEL & CHAIR (DELEGATE LED)
LATE DINNER
SATURDAY 16th March 2018
FULL SCOTTISH BREAKAST 7AM-10AM
REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & COMMUNICATION EVENT 10.00 – 10.30
KATE DOWDALLS QC – ‘FAMILY LAW REFORM IN SCOTLAND – WHAT’S HAPPENING’
LYNDA BRABENDER QC – ‘NEW MONEY – UPDATE ON FINANCIAL PROVISION’
COFFEE & NETWORKING
JANYS SCOTT QC – ‘CHILD’S PLAY – UPDATE ON CHILD LAW’
BUFFET LUNCH
Q AND A SESSION – COMMUNICAION EVENT – ‘PLAIN SPEAKING’
Close
BOOKING BY CONTACTING OFFICE ONLY
INFO@GLASGOWBARASSOCIATION.CO.UK

Use of Affidavits - Minutes to Vary
2019-02-20 16:45 - 19:15 | Scottish Youth Theatre, 105 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TF
SPEAKERS
Sheriff A. Anwar
Bernadette Baxter, Partner, Mellicks Solicitors

A practitioner training event for those Solicitors on the List of CALs and ROs at Glasgow Sheriff Court for Adoption and Permanence Orders
2019-01-09 15:30 - 18:00
Curators ad Litem and Reporting Officers
GBA Supported Training Event
WHAT ? :- A practitioner training event for those Solicitors on the List of CALs and ROs at Glasgow Sheriff Court for Adoption and Permanence Orders.
WHEN ? : Wednesday 9th January 2019,
Registration from 3.30pm, 2 hours of verifiable CPD
4-6pm.
WHERE ? : FDM Group auditorium, 6th Floor, 1 West Regent Street, Glasgow, G2 1RW.
HOW MUCH? : £10 each towards refreshments (A bargain!)
The event will include: –
A View from the Bench – Sheriff A Mackie
A View from a Practitioner – Lorna Anderson
A view from the Petitioner’s Solicitor – Claire Anne McFadden
Question and Answer Session
Please contact info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk

Mandatory Ethics Course
2018-11-23 | FDM Academy 1 West Regent Street, Glasgow, 1 West Regent Street,, Glasgow, G2 1RW
6 hours TCPD towards the 40 required from an authorised provider
THE FDM ACADEMY , GLASGOW
COST : £100.00 + VAT
 The Mandatory Ethics Course has to be taken by the Trainee between Month 9 and Month 15 of the Traineeship………….
 The Glasgow Bar Association wishes to accommodate those who fit into this category and who would like to complete the course without having to travel on a number of occasions to complete the mandatory ethics module.

ALL DAY CRIMINAL LAW CONFERENCE - SAVE THE DATE
2018-10-26 09:00 - 17:00 | City Of Glasgow College – CITY Campus, Cathedral Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Speakers
“Clean Slate programme – Community Justice Glasgow” Margaret Smith
“Drug Court Presentation’– Shona Malone & Ruth McReynolds
“Stated Cases” Claire Mitchell Advocate
Vulnerable witnesses/evidence on commission Frances McMenamin QC
“Prison Law” Simon Crabb Advocate
“Topic to be confirmed” John Scullion QC
“The Art of Advocacy” Keynote Speaker, Donald Findlay QC
Q&A
6 hours cpd

ALL DAY FAMILY LAW CONFERENCE - SAVE THE DATE
2018-10-05 09:00 - 17:00 | City Of Glasgow College – CITY Campus, Cathedral Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Speakers
“In Dispute: The voice of the child”.
Patsie Nielsen & Euan Foy.
“Time for change? What the proposed changes to the 1985 Act will mean for Practitioners”
Nadine Martin & Amanda Masson
“Enforcement of Minutes of Agreement”
Ruth Innes
12.30- 1.30 Light Buffet – Lunch Provided
Afternoon Session from 1.30pm with Break for Coffee mid afternoon
“Parental Alienation”
Dr Lorraine Johnston
“Child Welfare Reports – Funding & Instructing”
Catriona Whyte (Slab) & Bernadette Baxter
“View from the Bench”
SHERIFF CAMERON
Q&A

EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY - RESIDENTIAL AND NON RESIDENTIAL WEEKEND CONFERENCE
2018-09-28 16:00 - 2018-09-29 16:00 | THE COLESSIO STIRLING, 33 Spittal Street,, Stirling, FK8 1DX, United Kingdom
FRIDAY 28TH SEPTEMBER 2018 & SATURDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2018
9 hours (T)CPD
SPEAKERS
REGISTRATION, DISCUSSION & NETWORKING FROM 4.00 on Friday 28th & finish at 4 on 29th
LORD MATTHEWS
“KEYNOTE ADDRESSS”
SHERIFF FRANK CROWE
“PRESUMPTION AGAINST SHORT SENTENCES”
GERRY CONSIDINE SOLICITOR ADVOCATE
“UNDERSTANDING DOCKETS”
SATURDAY – REGISTRATION DISCUSSION & NETWORKING FROM 10.00
TOMMY ROSS QC
“PREJUDICIAL DEPARTURES FROM GOOD & PROPER PRACTICE
LUNDY –v- HER MAJESTY’S ADVOCATE
KATH HARPER, CROWN OFFICE
“THE WORK OF THE NATIONAL SEXUAL CRIMES UNIT (NSCU)”
FRANCES McMENAMIN QC
“JOINT INVESTIGATIVE INTERVIEWS – AN IDIOT’S GUIDE”
PANEL DISCUSSIONS ON EXCELLENCE IN ADVOCACY
GBA Members £245.00 single occupancy, sharing twin £200.00
Non GBA Members £275.00 single occupancy, sharing twin £230.00
Delegate Weekend rate (non- residential) GBA Members £125.00, Non GBA Members £160.00
ALL prices will attract Vat at 20% –
For bookings please contact info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk telephone 0141 420 6142
*TCPD Outcome – Professionalism- Advocacy – Networking & Communication

“Advocacy skills & Court Craft” Mock Court Scenarios for different situations
2018-09-13 16:15 - 19:00 | City Of Glasgow College – CITY Campus, Cathedral Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
BOTH CRIMINAL AND CIVIL BUSINESS IS ON THE AGENDA
PRESIDED BY SHERIFF ADAIR
ACTORS:- EXPERIENCED SOLICITORS
DEMONSTRATING
“GETTING IT RIGHT” AND “GETTING IT WRONG”

GBA ANNUAL DINNER
2018-09-07 19:00 - 2018-09-08 01:00 | Hilton Grosvenor Hotel, Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor 1-9 Grosvenor Terrace, ,, Glasgow,, G12 0TA, United Kingdom

PROCEEDS OF CRIME - A VIEW FROM ALL SIDES
2018-08-30 16:15 - 19:00 | Corinthian, 191 Ingram Street, Glasgow, G1 1DA, United Kingdom
HEMPEL SUITE, CORINTHIAN
SPEAKERS
SHERIFF CROZIER
NADYA STEWART CROWN OFFICE
MARK MOIR ADVOCATE
CHAIR MICHAEL POGGI

THE TRIAL STARTS IN THE POLICE STATION
2018-06-21 16:30 - 19:00 | City Of Glasgow College – CITY Campus, Cathedral Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
In Association with the Society of Solicitor Advocates
Speakers – Krista Johnston & Iain Paterson
Chair- Ross Yuill
Panel: Murray Macara QC & Gerry Considine
Chair & Panel to Be confirmed
(Expect interactive discussion & debate)
TCPD Outcome – Updating legal knowledge, Advocacy, Networking & Communication

GLASGOW BAR ASSOCIATION ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
2018-06-08 | gullanegolfclub.co.uk, West Links Road, East Lothian, EH31 2BB, United Kingdom
GLASGOW BAR ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL GOLF OUTING
FRIDAY 8TH JUNE 2018
GULLANE GOLF COURSE
NO. 2 COURSE
£100 ENTRY FEE (GBA Members)
£115 Entry Fee (non-gba members)
Numbers are limited and payment in full must be received by Friday 18th may 2018 at the latest. NB: Entry Fee is non refundable !
format :
2 rounds of golf
Bacon rolls on arrival
Soup & sandwich lunch
2 course dinner
entries TO AILEEN,
RM. 1.29 GLASGOW SHERIFF COURT
(TEL : 0141 420 6142)
AS SOON AS POSSIBLE PLEASE.
SUPER PRIZES !
3 PUTTS
FLUFFED CHIPS
DUCK HOOKS

ADULTS WITH INCAPACITY
2018-05-15 17:30 - 19:30 | City Of Glasgow College – CITY Campus, Cathedral Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
SPEAKER – ALISON HEMPSEY, TC YOUNG
Alison is a partner within the private client department of TC Young , she is head of the Adult Incapacity Team and helps clients dealing with the challenges of capacity issues, including those with dementia and learning disablities. She is a member of the Law Society of Scotland’s Mental Health and Disability sub committee and also a member of STEP Scotland.
Adults with Incapacity: Back to Basics & Current Practice Issues
This session will provide a refresher on Adults with Incapacity law, including Powers of Attorney and guardianship orders. Current practice issues will also be covered, including when Powers of Attorney go wrong; case law overview; guardianship delays and other issues for practitioners now.
MEMBERS £40 PLUS VAT
NON MEMBERS £70 PLUS VAT
TRAINEES £40 PLUS VAT
Book online here or Contact Aileen 0141 420 6142 or info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk for booking form
TCPD Outcome – Updating legal knowledge, Advocacy, Negotiation, Networking & Communication
Authorised TCPD Provider

PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL TENANCIES
2018-05-10 16:15 - 19:00 | City Of Glasgow College – CITY Campus, Cathedral Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Speaker Jim Bauld, TC Young Solicitors
Jim Bauld has specialised in Scottish tenancy law since 1994 and has over 30 years litigation experience in Sheriff Court work throughout Scotland. Jim uses his experience to give clients practical advice on complex issues such as debt recoverey, tenant eviction, succession to tenancies, repairs, leases, accessing properties, right to buy and antisocial behaviour
Last December saw the introduction of the new “Private Residential Tenancy” in the private rented sector in Scotland
At the same time, jurisdiction for disputes arising from private sector tenancies transferred from the sheriff court to the First Tier Tribunal-Housing and Property Chamber
This session will look at
• the new Private Residential tenancy
• the rules relating to its creation and termination,
• the grounds for eviction and
• the powers and procedures of the tribunal.
If time permits, we may also consider briefly the new rules relating to registration of letting agents
This session will be of benefit to anyone who provides advice to private landlords
MEMBERS £40 PLUS VAT
NON MEMBERS £70 PLUS VAT
TRAINEES £40 PLUS VAT
Book Here or Contact Aileen 0141 420 6142 or info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk for booking form
TCPD Outcome – Updating legal knowledge, Advocacy, Negotiation, Networking & Communication
Authorised TCPD Provider

Mandatory Ethics Course
2018-04-20 09:00 - 17:00 | FDM Academy 1 West Regent Street, Glasgow, 1 West Regent Street,, Glasgow, G2 1RW

STEPHEN SEMPLE MEMORIAL QUIZ -
2018-03-23 19:00

FAMILY LAW RESIDENTIAL WEEKEND
2018-03-16 15:00 - 2018-03-17 17:00 | THE COLESSIO STIRLING, 33 Spittal Street,, Stirling, FK8 1DX, United Kingdom
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RESIDENTIAL & NON-RESIDENTIAL PLACES AVAILABLE
5* Colessio Hotel Stirling 9 hours (t) cpd)
FRIDAY 16th March 2018
CHECK IN FROM 3PM
REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & COMMUNICATION EVENT 4.00-5.00
LADY WISE
“KEYNOTE ADDRESS”
SHERIFF MACKIE
“Relocation with children and interim orders from the court”
DESMOND CHEYNE ADVOCATE
“Finding Hidden Assets and Specification of Documents”
Q&A Session
SATURDAY 17th March 2018
FULL SCOTTISH BREAKAST 7AM-10AM
REGISTRATION, NETWORKING & COMMUNICATION EVENT 10.00 – 10.30
SHERIFF SHANKLAND
“Unavoidable Proofs”
LYNDA BRABENDER QC –
“The Unequal Division of Matrimonial Property and Where to Find It”?
JANYS SCOTT QC
“Appeal points and where to find them.”
BUFFET LUNCH
Q&A Session
Close
GBA Members £245.00 single occupancy, sharing twin £200.00
Non GBA Members £275.00 single occupancy, sharing twin £230.00
All prices will attract Vat at 20% -Speakers subject to change
Delegate Weekend rate (non- residential) GBA Members £125.00 plus vat
Delegate Weekend rate (non- residential) Non GBA Members £160.00 plus vat
Non-residential rate includes all tea/coffee , wine & nibbles and buffet lunch Saturday
bookings please contact info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk telephone 0141 420 6142
*TCPD Outcomes, Professionalism, Advocacy, Updating Legal Knowledge, Networking & Communication
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The Martin Lavery Trophy (For Excellence in Public Speaking)
2018-03-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Glasgow Sheriff Court, 1 Carlton Place, Glasgow, G5 9DA, United Kingdom

UNDERSTANDING LEGAL AID AN A TO Z GUIDE
2018-02-26 09:00 - 17:00 | The Nautical College, Thistle Street, Glasgow, G5 9XB
THE BEGINNER’S GUIDE SERIES

CONFERENCE
CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE (NEXT TO SHERIFF COURT)
“UNDERSTANDING LEGAL AID
AN A TO Z GUIDE”
THE SCOTTISH LEGAL AID BOARD
PROGRAMME
Topics to be covered – Children’s legal aid to include children’s hearings and associated court work. Civil legal aid – how to make good applications – Special urgency work and sanctions, Civil Finance considering financial eligibility , hardship applications , and property recovered and preserved, Criminal legal aid and Accounts . Accounts will cover advice and assistance, civil and criminal accounts.
MONDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2018
REGISTRATION & NETWORKING 9.30AM
Lunch Provided
SPEAKERS & QUESTIONS 10.00 – 5.00
TRAINEE & NEWLY QUALIFIED (3YEARS) SOLICITORS £79.00 PLUS VAT
NON MEMBER SOLICITORS £98.00 PLUS VAT
CONTACT Aileen 0141 420 6142 or info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk for any questions
*TCPD OUTCOME – Networking & Communication, Practice Awareness, Business, Use of Technology

APPEARING IN THE FAMILY COURTS? AN A TO Z GUIDE
2018-01-29 16:15 - 19:00 | Nautical College, 21 Thistle Street, glasgow, G5 9XB, United Kingdom
Back by popular demand
THE BEGINNER’S SERIES
“APPEARING IN THE FAMILY COURTS? – AN A TO Z GUIDE”
MONDAY 29TH JANUARY 2018
CITY OF GLASGOW COLLEGE (NEXT TO SHERIFF COURT)
SPEAKERS:
SIOBHAN KELLY & CAROLINE GILLESPIE
PARTNERS – BLM LAW
Registration, Networking- & Tea & Coffee 4.15pm
Speakers & Question Time 5pm-7pm
COST- Trainee & Newly Qualified (3years) Solicitors & £40.00 PLUS VAT
Non Member Solicitors £70.00 plus VAT
Contact Aileen 0141 420 6142 or info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk for booking form
Tcpd outcome – updating legal knowledge, Networking, Communication
(Transferable skills)

GENERAL DATA PROTECTION REGULATION (GDPR)
2018-01-18 17:00 - 19:00 | Nautical College, 21 Thistle Street, glasgow, G5 9XB, United Kingdom
EVERYONE NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THIS
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Every lawyer needs to be aware of this!!!
City of Glasgow College, Riverside Campus
“The Old Nautical College”
THURSDAY 18th January 2018
Registration at 4.15pm – Speaker & Question Time 5pm-7pm
Speaker: David Flint – David is Senior Partner and Head of IP, Technology and Commercial Group at MacRoberts LLP
Requirements, deadlines and facts;
The GDPR will be enforced from the 25th May 2018;
GDPR is an EU Regulation that requires businesses to protect the personal data of individuals in the EU and UK (even after Brexit);
Learn how to avoid potential fines of €20m / £17m
MEMBERS £FREE
NON MEMBERS £70 PLUS VAT
TRAINEES £40.00 PLUS VAT
Contact Aileen 0141 420 6142 or info@glasgowbarassociation.co.uk for booking form
TCPD Outcome – Updating legal knowledge, Networking & Communication
