As the UK and EU prepare to start serious negotiations about Brexit, it now looks increasingly likely that there will be a lengthy period where transitional arrangements will be to put in place. These may last several years after the date of actual Brexit. The way these are drawn up will have significant implications for Scottish courts and lawyers.

New dispute resolution mechanisms to deal with disputes between UK and EU governments, business, and private parties may have to be set up. The European Court of Justice and its judgments are still likely to have a role even after the UK leaves the EU.

The EFTA court which currently oversees the way that Norway, Iceland and Liechtenstein implement their treaties with the EU may also be given a transitional or even a long-term responsibility which will have a direct impact on disputes and legal proceedings in the UK. Whatever transitional arrangements are eventually agreed between the UK and EU, there will need to be special arrangements for Scotland because of its different legal system and devolution.

Two of Scotland’s top experts on EU law, Aidan O’Neill QC and Kenneth Campbell QC will be looking at these questions at the upcoming major conference on Brexit and Scotland: implications for law and government, sponsored by Scottish Legal News and to be held in Edinburgh on Monday 29th May.

The two silks will join a roster of top speakers including Sir David Edward QC, Joanna Cherry QC, Professor Eleanor Spaventa, Professor Drew Scott, David Martin MEP, Kirsty Hughes and advocate Peter Sellar.

This conference has been recognised by the Faculty of Advocates as qualifying for 6 hours CPD.

‘Early Bird’ special rates for this conference still available until 12 May – book here now!