Edinburgh Conference
- Navigation online filmed talks followed by a live closing event 26 September 2022 at The Signet Library The format is recorded TV style talks in a programme accessible via the PNLAlive link sent when ticket(s) are purchased. Ask questions and make comments to administration@pnla.org.uk . To buy a ticket first Login/Register using the button on the Home page or via the Tickets link below. Alternatively email yvonne.fairbrother@pnla.org.uk
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The Signet Library
Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RF United Kingdom - Phone:
- 0131 226 1064
- Website:
- www.thesignetlibrary.co.uk
Hosted by Karen Cornwell – TLT LLP Glasgow – https://www.tltsolicitors.com/people/karen-cornwell/ –
Main event sponsor: Temple Legal Protection
Speakers
Chairperson: Karen Cornwell | TLT |
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Keynote Speaker: Lady Wolffe | Commercial Judge - Court of Session |
Sheriff Stuart Reid | Glasgow Sheriff Court |
Alex Quinn | Law Accountant |
Nicholas Davidson QC | 4 New Square |
Alan McMillan | Burness Paull |
Stephen O’Rourke QC | Terra Firma Chambers |
Andrew Foyle | Shoosmiths |
David Massaro | Axiom Advocates |
Other Information
“Scots law – in this ever changing landscape you can stop to look at the view but need to keep moving”
Agenda
David is recommended by Chambers UK for commercial dispute resolution in Scotland. He has a particular expertise in property and contract matters. He also regularly acts for clients in professional negligence actions, insolvency and corporate cases, and construction disputes.
David is a Standing Junior to the UK Government. He represents the UK Government in judicial review cases, including cases concerning human rights and EU law, and in civil and commercial matters. He also acts for local authorities and other public bodies.
David appears regularly in the Court of Session and the Sheriff Court. He has appeared in the UK Supreme Court, the Sheriff Appeal Court, the First Tier Tribunal and other specialist tribunals. He often represents clients in adjudications, arbitrations and mediations.
Prior to calling to the Bar, David practised as a senior solicitor for HBJ Gateley. He was the joint recipient of the Faculty’s Lord Reid Scholarship in 2013-14. He is a contributor to Court of Session Practice, and teaches property, trusts and succession law at the University of Edinburgh.
15:35-15:40 Chairperson’s closing remarks
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