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A panel of the UK’s leading private client lawyers will come north for the WS/STEP Private Client Conference. This is a unique chance to hear from top ranked practitioners on the legal and technical issues of lifetime tax planning and post death matters. This year’s programme will focus on the international and cross border issues of succession and incapacity.
A new addition to the WS programme, this conference takes a critical look at developments in the Scottish planning system. The agenda will cover practical subjects such as development viability, planning gain and section 75 agreements, legislative changes and compulsory purchase.
Our flagship conference is popular with all property professionals. This year’s programme takes a commercial focus and will feature case studies by property experts from around the UK. The event is again chaired by Bruce Beveridge WS.
The Right Honourable Lord Mackay of Clashfern KT, Keeper of HM Signet, will compare and contrasts some outstanding features of cases brought on indictment in both England and Scotland.
Forty years ago, Princess Grace of Monaco appeared on Parliament Square.
A long lasting friendship and correspondence between Robert Burns and Robert Ainslie WS.
Lord Mackay of Clashfern KT looks back on his career.
Signet magazine editorial ponders if making a career of the future still has a future.
Walter the Scottie is part of a proud tradition of partnership between lawyers and their dogs.
An international panel of architects, urbanists and artists discuss the future of libraries and public space.