Annual Aberdeen Conference – Compass Chambers

The Conference will take place on Thursday 10th March 2016 at The Society of Advocates in Aberdeen, from 1pm until 5pm. Under the Law Society of Scotland’s Guidelines, delegates may claim 3 hours of CPD time. The conference is FREE to attend however this year, for the first time in Aberdeen, we are asking delegates for a minimum donation of £10 each to our nominated charity for 2016, Child Brain Injury Trust. Donations can be made on the day or by visiting our Virgin Money Giving Page.

The programme provides a comprehensive review of the latest procedural and policy developments in Compass Chambers’ core areas of Reparation, Regulatory Crime and Professional Negligence. The Aberdeen Conference aims to provide delegates with up-to-date information regarding the important issues concerning these core areas along with the opportunity to discuss some of the most significant and current developments. Members of Compass Chambers who specialise in these areas will lead the presentations.

The Conference will commence at 1:00pm with registration and a buffet lunch and run through until 5:00pm. A drinks reception and canapés will follow to which all conference attendees are invited.

Programme

13:00: Registration and buffet lunch

13:30: Welcome - Robert Milligan QC

13:45: Fraudulent Claims – Craig Murray

14:30: Fatal Accident Inquiries – Recent Developments in Law and Practice – Barney Ross

15:15: Coffee Break

15:30: Recent Property Damage Cases – David Sheldon QC

16:15: Fatal Awards – Robert Milligan QC and Yvonne Waugh

16:55: Conclusions and Close - Robert Milligan QC

17:00: Drinks Reception and Canapés

For further information on this event and to book a place, please email erica.marmo@compasschambers.com or phone 0131 260 5696.