PRIVATE CLIENT
The WS Society and STEP Scotland are delighted to present the STEP/WS Private Client Conference 2026, taking place on 30 September at the Signet Library, Edinburgh. Bringing together leading practitioners from across the profession, this popular annual event will provide a practical and insightful update on the latest developments affecting private client lawyers and their clients.
This year's programme will explore a range of topical issues, including pre-nuptial agreements, the new inheritance tax residency rules and their impact on internationally mobile clients, succession law, pensions in estate and wealth planning, and the most significant private client cases from 2025-26. Delegates will benefit from expert-led presentations and panel discussions designed to provide valuable guidance for practice in an evolving legal and regulatory landscape.
With 3 hours of CPD/TCPD, the conference also offers an excellent opportunity to connect with peers and hear from some of the sector's leading voices. We look forward to welcoming members for another engaging and informative event.
All rates include lunch and refreshments at the Signet Library.
SPORTS LAW
Co-chairs Gillian Treasurer and Angela McCracken
The WS Sports Law Conference returns on Thursday, 22 October 2026, celebrating the theme Scotland’s Big Year of Sport. We are delighted to welcome back some of the sport sector's most respected legal and governance leaders to the Signet Library in Edinburgh for this popular event in the Society's education programme.
Join, among others, Gill Treasurer, Director of Legal and Governance at The British & Irish Lions, and Angela McCracken, Head of Legal for the Commonwealth Games 2026, as they reflect on a landmark year for Scottish sport.
PROFESSIONAL NEGLIGENCE
Co-chairs Ashley Jones WS and Tim Edwards WS
The PNLA and WS Society have partnered to host a joint conference on Professional Negligence Law, designed to address the latest issues for professional negligence litigators in Scotland. The keynote address will be given by Lord Ericht WS. The conference will be jointly chaired by Ashley Jones WS of Burness Paull and Tim Edward WS of BTO. Join us on 29 October 2026 for a full day conference.