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CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Seminar Programme2016

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTSeminar Programme - Summary table January - December 2016

Client Care and Practice Management

General Group Study/Compluslory Conveyancing

General Group Study

Date Title Location

Tuesday 19 January 2016 Overview of recent Home Charter Practice Directions Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen and Guidance

Tuesday 19 January 2016 Overview of recent Home Charter Practice Directions Town Hall, Portadown and Guidance

Thursday 21 January 2016 Overview of recent Home Charter Practice Directions Lodge Hotel, Coleraine and Guidance

Thursday 21 January 2016 Overview of recent Home Charter Practice Directions Adair Arms, Ballymena and Guidance

Tuesday 26 January 2016 Overview of recent Home Charter Practice Directions Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh and Guidance

Tuesday 26 January 2016 Overview of recent Home Charter Practice Directions City Hotel, Derry and Guidance

Thursday 28 January 2016 Overview of recent Home Charter Practice Directions Canal Court Hotel, Newry and Guidance

Thursday 28 January 2016 Overview of recent Home Charter Practice Directions Law Society House, Belfast and Guidance

Tuesday 2 February 2016 Cyber Crime and Cyber Security Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen

Tuesday 2 February 2016 Cyber Crime and Cyber Security Roe Park Resort, Limavady

Tuesday 2 – 23 February 2016 Comprehending Conveyancing Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 3 February 2016 Cyber Crime and Cyber Security Canal Court Hotel, Newry

Wednesday 3 February 2016 Cyber Crime and Cyber Security Law Society House, Belfast

Thursday 4 February 2016 Civil Legal Services – The Essentials for the Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh Civil Legal Aid Practitioner – Part 1

Wednesday 10 February 2016 Legal Bookkeeping Course Law Society House, Belfast

Thursday 11 February 2016 Civil Legal Services – The Essentials for the City Hotel, Derry Civil Legal Aid Practitioner – Part 1

Monday 15 February 2016 Civil Legal Services – The Essentials for the Canal Court Hotel, Newry Civil Legal Aid Practitioner – Part 1

Wednesday 17 February 2016 Competency Based Selection: An Overview Law Society House, Belfast

Monday 22 February 2016 Civil Legal Services – The Essentials for the Law Society House, Belfast Civil Legal Aid Practitioner – Part 1

Wednesday 24 February 2016 Conveyancing: Is it worth the risk? Canal Court Hotel, Newry

Full details of all seminars are included in this brochure.

Please note that events colour coded pink/green can be used as Compulsory Conveyancing CPD and also General Group Study CPD.

Date Title Location

Wednesday 24 February 2016 Conveyancing: Is it worth the risk? Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 24 February 2016 Controllership Applications: Guidance and Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh information session

Thursday 25 February 2016 Growing a Business Series – The Overview Law Society House, Belfast

Friday 26 February 2016 Tax Series - Tax year end planning opportunities Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 1 March 2016 Civil Legal Services – The Essentials for the Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh Civil Legal Aid Practitioner – Part 2

Tuesday 1 March 2016 Law Society Library and Information Service: Law Society House, Belfast Compact Research Course

Wednesday 2 March 2016 Law Society Library and Information Service: Law Society House, Belfast Compact Research Course

Wednesday 2 March 2016 Conveyancing: Is it worth the risk? Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen

Wednesday 2 March 2016 Conveyancing: Is it worth the risk? City Hotel, Derry

Wednesday 2 March 2016 Mediation Series - Business disputes and mediation Law Society House, Belfast

Thursday 3 March 2016 Financial Statements – Understanding the meaning Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh behind the figures

Thurs 3 – Sat 5 March 2016 Advocacy - Focus on the Crown Court Law Society House, Belfast

Monday 7 March 2016 Civil Legal Services – The Essentials for the City Hotel, Derry Civil Legal Aid Practitioner – Part 2

Tuesday 8 March 2016 Child Sexual Exploitation and Safeguarding Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 9 March 2016 Consents for charitable companies Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 9 March 2016 Drafting Wills and Trusts Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen

Thursday 10 March 2016 Drafting Wills and Trusts Law Society House, Belfast

Friday 11 March 2016 Developing a High Performance Mind-set Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 15 March 2016 Growing a Business Series – Marketing and Sales Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 15 March 2016 Civil Legal Services – The Essentials for the Canal Court Hotel, Newry Civil Legal Aid Practitioner – Part 2

Wednesday 16 March 2016 Title Insurance and Land Registration: Law Society House, Belfast A Symbiotic Relationship

Tuesday 22 March 2016 Civil Legal Services – The Essentials for the Law Society House, Belfast Civil Legal Aid Practitioner – Part 2

Wednesday 23 March 2016 Children Order Panel Day Law Society House, Belfast

CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENTSeminar Programme

January - December 2016

Date Title Location

Tuesday 5 – 26 April 2016 Comprehending Conveyancing Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 6 April 2016 Briefings on Human Trafficking and Slavery, Law Society House, Belfast Servitude or Compulsory Labour

Wednesday 6 April 2016 Update on Anti-Money Laundering and other Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh Financial Crime Issues

Wednesday 6 April 2016 Update on Anti-Money Laundering and other City Hotel, Derry Financial Crime Issues

Thursday 7 April 2016 Update on Anti-Money Laundering and other Canal Court Hotel, Newry Financial Crime Issues Thursday 7 April 2016 Update on Anti-Money Laundering and Law Society House, Belfast other Financial Crime Issues

Tuesday 12 April 2016 Growing a Business Series - People Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 13 April 2016 Aspects of Negotiating a Commercial Lease Law Society House, Belfast

Thursday 14 April 2016 Intellectual Property – An Overview Law Society House, Belfast

Friday 15 April 2016 Party and Party Costs Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 19 April 2016 Drugs Awareness Training - FASA Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 20 April 2016 Aspects of Negotiating a Commercial Lease Canal Court Hotel, Newry

Friday 22 April 2016 Communicating and Marketing Your Brand Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 26 April 2016 Effective E-mail and Time Management Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 27 April 2016 Digital and Social Marketing for Legal Professionals Law Society House, Belfast

Thursday 28 April 2016 Tax Update for Solicitors Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 10 May 2016 Growing a Business Series - Operations Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 10 May 2016 Law Society Library and Information Service: Law Society House, Belfast Compact Research Course

Wednesday 11 May 2016 Law Society Library and Information Service: Law Society House, Belfast Compact Research Course

Thursday 12 May 2016 Intelligence Services - Use for legal professionals Law Society House, Belfast

Thurs 12 – Sat 14 May 2016 Advocacy - Focus on the County Court Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 17 May 2016 Implications of bankruptcy on matrimonial proceedings Law Society House, Belfast and the family home

Wednesday 18 May 2016 Legal Bookkeeping Course Law Society House, Belfast



Date Title Location

Tuesday 24 May 2016 Tax Series - IHT planning using Trusts and Law Society House, Belfast Business Property Relief

Wednesday 25 May 2016 Apartments: Issues- Part 1 - Management companies, Law Society House, Belfast service charges and disputes resolution

Thursday 26 May 2016 Controllership Applications: Guidance and information session City Hotel, Derry

Tuesday 7 June 2016 Growing a Business Series - Finance Law Society House, Belfast

Thursday 9 June 2016 IHT Update: Current matters and Bear traps Roe Park Resort, Limavady

Thursday 16 June 2016 Practical Conveyancing – Managing the Risk Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 6 – 27 September 2016 Comprehending Conveyancing Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 7 September 2016 Drafting of Easements Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 14 September 2016 Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission and Law Society House, Belfast the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland - Guidance and Information session

Wednesday 14 September 2016 Business Structures Roe Park Resort, Limavady

Thursday 15 September 2016 Business Structures Canal Court Hotel, Newry

Thursday 15 September 2016 Business Structures Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 20 September 2016 Unlocking Internal & External Business Potential Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 21 September 2016 Legal Bookkeeping Course Law Society House, Belfast

Thursday 22 September 2016 Claims under the Inheritance (Provision for Family Law Society House, Belfast and Dependants) (NI) Order 1979: An Update

Thurs 22 – Sat 24 September 2016 Advocacy - Focus on the Family Care Centre Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 27 September 2016 Law Society Library and Information Service: Law Society House, Belfast Compact Research Course

Wednesday 28 September 2016 Law Society Library and Information Service: Law Society House, Belfast Compact Research Course

Wednesday 28 September 2016 Apartments: Issues - Part 2 - Reversionary interest, Law Society House, Belfast reinstatement of management companies and managing agents

Thursday 29 September 2016 The Apprentice and You Law Society House, Belfast

Thursday 29 September 2016 Controllership Applications: Guidance and information session Canal Court Hotel, Newry

Friday 30 September 2016 Presenting Minors Settlements Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 5 October 2016 Risk Management Conference Roe Park Resort, Limavady



Date Title Location

Thursday 6 October 2016 Risk Management Conference Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen

Wednesday 12 October 2016 Risk Management Conference Canal Court Hotel, Newry

Thursday 13 October 2016 Risk Management Conference Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 19 October 2016 Land & Property Services - A general update on current Law Society House, Belfast and topical issues

Wednesday 26 October 2016 Conveyancing Conference 2016 Ramada Plaza, Shawsbridge, Belfast

Tuesday 1 November 2016 Communicating and Marketing Your Brand Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 2 November 2016 Requesting a scheme (cy-près) Law Society House, Belfast

Friday 4 November 2016 Sports Law Conference 2016 Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 8 November 2016 Briefings on Human Trafficking and Slavery, Servitude Law Society House, Belfast or Compulsory Labour

Tuesday 8 November 2016 Law Society Library and Information Service: Law Society House, Belfast Compact Research Course

Wednesday 9 November 2016 Law Society Library and Information Service: Law Society House, Belfast Compact Research Course

Thursday 10 November 2016 Cross Examination of the Child Witness Law Society House, Belfast

Friday 11 November 2016 Basic Rules for Personal Injury Claims in the USA Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 15 November 2016 Practice Management 2016 City Hotel, Derry

Tuesday 15 November 2016 Developing or buying a new build residential property Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 16 November 2016 Practice Management 2016 Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 16 November 2016 Practice Management 2016 Canal Court Hotel, Newry

Wednesday 16 November 2016 Intellectual Property – Important Updates Law Society House, Belfast

Thursday 17 November 2016 IHT Update: Current matters and Bear traps Law Society House, Belfast

Friday 18 November 2016 Contentious Costs Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 22 November 2016 Business Continuity: The Risks Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 23 November 2016 Clear and Confident Communication Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 23 November 2016 Mediation Series - How to get the best result from Law Society House, Belfast a mediation

Thursday 24 November 2016 Will Validity Disputes Law Society House, Belfast

Friday 25 November 2016 Flooding Issues in relation to Conveyancing Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh



Date Title Location

Tuesday 29 November 2016 Flooding Issues in relation to Conveyancing Law Society House, Belfast

Thursday 1 December 2016 CML Handbook – A 2016 Update Canal Court Hotel, Newry

Thursday 1 December 2016 CML Handbook – A 2016 Update Law Society House, Belfast

Friday 2 December 2016 Controllership Applications: Guidance and information session Law Society House, Belfast

Monday 5 December 2016 Financial Statements – Understanding the meaning Law Society House, Belfast behind the figures

Monday 5 December 2016 Digital and Social Marketing for Legal Professionals Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 6 December 2016 Courageous Conversations Law Society House, Belfast

Tuesday 6 December 2016 Law Society Library and Information Service: Law Society House, Belfast Compact Research Course

Wednesday 7 December 2016 Law Society Library and Information Service: Law Society House, Belfast Compact Research Course

Wednesday 7 December 2016 Dealing with Bereaved Clients and those experiencing Law Society House, Belfast Emotional or Difficult Circumstances

Thursday 8 December 2016 Mediation Series - Mediation before proceedings – why not? Law Society House, Belfast

Thursday 8 December 2016 CML Handbook – A 2016 Update Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen

Thursday 8 December 2016 CML Handbook – A 2016 Update City Hotel, Derry

Thursday 8 December 2016 Working Smarter: The link between wellbeing Law Society House, Belfast and working more effectively

Friday 9 December 2016 International Human Rights Day 2016 Law Society House, Belfast

Friday 9 December 2016 Tax Series - Tax efficient investing using Enterprise Law Society House, Belfast Investment Schemes and Venture Capital Trusts

Tuesday 13 December 2016 Personal Effectiveness at Work Law Society House, Belfast

Wednesday 14 December 2016 Solicitors Undertakings – Cutting the Risk Law Society House, Belfast

Thursday 15 December 2016 Managing ourselves and others – Law Society House, Belfast Being more productive in less time



For further information or to book a place on any of these courses please email: [email protected]

CONVEYANCING LUNCHTIME SERIES 2016

Cost: £35 (EXCEPT for the CML Handbook – A 2016 Update) £60 CML Handbook – A 2016 update

CPD Hours: 1 Compulsory Conveyancing/General Group Study (EXCEPT for the CML Handbook: A 2016 Update)

CML Handbook: A 2016 Update - 2 Compulsory Conveyancing/General Group Study

Further to the introduction of Compulsory Conveyancing CPD in January 2014, the Society has once again organised a series of lunchtime Conveyancing CPD events for 2016. The events will take place over the course of the year and in various locations to make them as accessible as possible to all conveyancing solicitors. All sessions will run for 1 hour, cost £35 and attract 1 Compulsory Conveyancing/General Group Study hour EXCEPT for the CML Handbook: A 2016 update – which will run for 2 hours, cost £60 and attract 2 Compulsory Conveyancing/General Group Study hours.

In addition to the lunchtime sessions, the Society will also be offering Comprehending Conveyancing workshops (3 over the course of 2016) and the Conveyancing Conference in October 2016 – full details of these events are also included in this brochure.

Please note that events colour coded pink/green can be used as Compulsory Conveyancing CPD and also General Group Study CPD.

Client Care and Practice Management

General Group Study/Compulsory Conveyancing

General Group Study

Date Various – see Time and Location

Title and Presenter

Overview of recent Home Charter Practice Directions and Guidance from the Society and an opportunity for members to provide feedback on the operation of these in practice Andrew Kirkpatrick, Assistant Secretary, Law Society of Northern Ireland

Time and location

Tuesday 19 January 2016Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen 10am -11am

Portadown Town Hall3pm – 4pm

Thursday 21 January 2016Lodge Hotel, Coleraine 11am – 12noon

Adair Arms, Ballymena 3pm – 4pm

Tuesday 26 January 2016Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh 10am – 11am

City Hotel, Derry 3pm – 4pm

Thursday 28 January 2016Canal Court Hotel, Newry 11am – 12noon

Law Society House, Belfast 3pm – 4pm

Cost £35

CPD Hours

1 Compulsory Conveyancing/General Group Study

CONVEYANCING LUNCHTIME SERIES 2015 (Continued)

Date Various – see Time and Location

Wednesday 16 March 2016

Various – see Time and Location

Wednesday 25 May 2016

Thursday 16 June 2016

Wednesday 7 September 2016

Title and Presenter

Conveyancing: Is it worth the risk? Includes: - External factors impacting on conveyancing claims; - A Banana Skin Index – a review of common mistakes; - Taking control – risk reduction methodology

Title Insurance and Land Registration: A Symbiotic Relationship Reema Mannah, TitleSolv

Aspects of Negotiating a Commercial Lease Steven Cockcroft, Johns Elliot Solicitors

Apartments: Issues 1

Management companies, service charges and disputes resolution Brian Speers, CMG Cunningham DickeySolicitors

Practical Conveyancing – Managing the Risk Simon Murray, Murray Kelly Moore Solicitors

Drafting of Easements Donald Eakin, Macaulay & Ritchie Solicitors

Time and location

Wednesday 24 February 2016Canal Court Hotel, Newry 10am – 11am Law Society House, Belfast 1pm – 2pm Wednesday 2 March 2016Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen 10am -11am City Hotel, Derry 3pm – 4pm

Law Society House, Belfast1pm – 2pm

Wednesday 13 April 2016 Law Society House, Belfast1pm – 2pm

Wednesday 20 April 2016 Canal Court Hotel, Newry1pm – 2pm




Cost £35

£35

£35

£35

£35

£35

CPD Hours







CONVEYANCING LUNCHTIME SERIES 2015 (Continued)

Date Wednesday 28 September 2016

Wednesday 19 October 2016

Tuesday 15 November 2016



Wednesday 14 December 2016

Title and Presenter

Apartments – Issues 2

Reversionary interest, reinstatement of management companies, and managing agentsBrian Speers, CMG Cunningham Dickey Solicitors

Land & Property Services - a general update on current and topical issues Christine Farrell,Land & Property Services

Developing or buying a new build residential property Gilbert Nesbitt, Wilson Nesbitt Solicitors

Flooding Issues in relation to Conveyancing Mary Murnaghan, Murnaghan Colton Solicitors

CML Handbook – A 2016 Update

Solicitors Undertakings – Cutting the Risk Stephen Gowdy, King and Gowdy Solicitors

Time and location




Friday 25 November 2016

Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh 1pm – 2pm



Thursday 1 December 2016

Canal Court Hotel, Newry 10am – 12 noon


Thursday 8 December 2016

Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen 9.30am – 11.30am

City Hotel, Derry 3.30pm – 5.30pm


Cost £35

£35

£35

£35

£60

£35

CPD Hours







CYBER CRIME AND CYBER SECURITY

Date: Various – see belowTime: Various – see belowVenue: Various – see below

Cost: Free of Charge

CPD Hours: 2 Client Care and Practice Management

The Society has organised this practical, free of charge CPD seminar to highlight some of the most important areas members should be aware of in relation to Cyber Crime and Cyber Security. There will be input from a range of highly experienced and expert presenters including:

- Cyber Crime Centre, PSNI;- Banks;- Insurers;- Legal professionals;- Law Society Regulatory function.

Topics to be covered will include how to protect your business from fraud, current fraud threats and prevention advice, case studies and the insurance implications of cyber fraud.

To increase accessibility the sessions will take place in the following locations:

Tuesday 2 February 2016 9.30am – 11.30am Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen 3pm – 5pm Roe Park Resort, Limavady

Wednesday 3 February 2016 9.30am – 11.30am Canal Court, Newry 2pm – 4pm Law Society House, Belfast

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COMPREHENDING CONVEYANCING

Date: Various – see belowTime: 5pm – 7pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £180 – for all 4 sessions

CPD Hours: 8 Compulsory Conveyancing/General Group Study

The Society is committed to ensuring that there is up to date and relevant CPD available for all solicitors involved in conveyancing. This course, taking place over a 4 week period, will look at the domestic conveyancing process from start to finish:

1. The Commencement: estimates of costs, taking initial instructions, terms of business, pre-contract enquiries, searches, property certificates, planning and building control issues.

2. The Contract: the Conditions of Sale, drafting contracts, special conditions, selling and buying, advising your client, apartments, deposits, fixtures and fittings.

3. Completion: drafting deeds, mortgage instructions, reports on title, CML requirements, completion letters and undertakings.

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4. Post Completion: SDLT requirements, CFR, the Land Registry, Registry of Deeds, ground rents, accounting to the client, bills of costs, sending deeds.

The course is aimed at those solicitors who have limited practical conveyancing experience as well as those solicitors who have conveyancing experience but would like a refresher of the basics.

The course will run over 4 consecutive weeks. Numbers will be limited to approximately 30 on each course. To accommodate as many people as possible the course will run three times during the 2016 year:

Course 1 Tuesday 2, 9, 16, 23 February 2016

Course 2 Tuesday 5, 12, 19, 26 April 2016

Course 3 Tuesday 6, 13, 20, 27 September 2016

Attendance at this course will fully cover the 2016 Compulsory Conveyancing CPD requirement. Any additional hours gained can be carried over into the General Group Study section.

The seminar will be delivered by David Gaston, retired solicitor.

CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES – THE ESSENTIALS FOR THE CIVIL LEGAL AID PRACTITIONER

Date: Various – see belowTime: 1pm – 5pmVenue: Various – see below

Cost: £160 for both sessions


To coincide with the establishment of the Legal Services Agency Northern Ireland (LSANI) in 2015 a series of new subordinate legislation was enacted by the Department of Justice to introduce Civil Legal Services under the Access to Justice (NI) Order 2003. The new Regulations repeal the Legal Aid (General) Regulations (NI) 1965 and the Legal Advice and Assistance Regulations (NI) 1981 and replace them with updated and consolidated Regulations which also introduce a number of significant new provisions.

This practical series of seminars has been designed to ensure that all civil legal aid practitioners in both the Lower and Higher Courts have an enhanced working knowledge of the requirements of the new legislation to include:

- where to find the relevant legislation and supporting material issued by LSANI; - the scope of, and the different forms of, civil legal services which are available;- the procedures for applying for and making decisions about the funding of civil legal services;- the assessment of a client’s financial resources to determine eligibility and the provisions relating to waiver of limits;- client care issues where a client is to receive civil legal services and in particular solicitors’ obligations under the

Solicitors’ (Client Communication) Practice Regulations 2008;- matters which may arise during the currency of a civil legal aid certificate such as seeking authorities for counsel and/

or the cost of disbursements, the suspension, discharge and revocation of a certificate;- where legal aid is refused the processes for review and appeal to include the operation of the new Appeals Panel;- the legislative provisions relating to costs and cost protection;- the operation of the Statutory Charge;- the provisions of the Civil Legal Services (Remuneration) Order 2015 and the Agency‘s policy on the late submission of

claims for fees.

The sessions will be delivered by a range of experienced presenters including Paul Kerr, Costs Drawer, Fiona Donnelly, a former Commissioner at the NILSC, Moira Neeson, Director of Client (Solicitors) Complaints and Peter O’Brien, Deputy Chief Executive, both of the Law Society of Northern Ireland.

Due to the substantial amount of information to be covered the training is being delivered in two parts over separate days:

Session 1

Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh Thursday 4 February 2016 City Hotel, Derry Thursday 11 February 2016 Canal Court Hotel, Newry Monday 15 February 2016 Law Society House, Belfast Monday 22 February 2016

Session 2

Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh Tuesday 1 March 2016 City Hotel, Derry Monday 7 March 2016 Canal Court Hotel, Newry Tuesday 15 March 2016 Law Society House, Belfast Tuesday 22 March 2016

A comprehensive resource pack will be provided for delegates.

Attendance at this seminar will fully cover the 2016 Client Care and Practice Management CPD requirement. Any additional Client Care and Practice Management hours gained can be carried over into the General Group Study section.

LEGAL BOOKKEEPING COURSE

Date: Various – see belowTime: 9.30am – 1pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £150

CPD Hours: 3.5 Client Care and Practice Management

This Client Care and Practice Management course is aimed at those people within a legal practice who are involved in the bookkeeping/finance function. The session is designed to assist those attending to review and update their current knowledge and will also discuss the implications of the current Solicitors’ Accounts Regulations which came into effect on 1st June 2014. The session will be delivered by experienced professionals in this field – Brian Speers, CMG Cunningham Dickey Solicitors and Celine Corrigan, Director, Corrigan CA Limited, Chartered Accountants. Topics include:

- Client funds – what is client money, handling client money, recording receipts, transfer to and from deposit, transfer between client ledgers, accounting for interest, accounting for commission and other ancillary income, payments from the client account, managing residual balances, corrective action if mistakes occur;

- Office account – client to office transfers, managing office balances, bills of costs and VAT;

- Solicitors’ Accounts Regulations – changes arising from the Solicitors’ Accounts Regulations;

- Cheque handling and record keeping;

- E-banking and security from fraud.

To increase accessibility this course will run three times during 2016:

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Session 1 Wednesday 10 February 2016Session 2 Wednesday 18 May 2016 Session 3 Wednesday 21 September 2016 The session will assume a level of knowledge consistent with someone who has experience of this function. It will be interactive and practical in nature and therefore numbers will be capped at approximately 16 delegates.


COMPETENCY BASED SELECTION: AN OVERVIEW

Date: Wednesday 17 February 2016Time: 1pm – 3pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £70

CPD Hours: 2 General Group Study

The competency based approach to recruitment and selection is the standard technique used by the public sector in Northern Ireland which includes the Public Prosecution Service and the Courts and Tribunals Service. This proven behavioural selection technique is based upon the principle that past and present behaviour is the best predictor of future performance. As with any technique, understanding and practice enhances skills.

This practical seminar is designed to increase knowledge and understanding of the competency based approach to selection as well as providing practical tips and guidance on how to complete an application form and structure your interview responses using a competency based approach.

The session will be delivered by Fiona Keenan, Director, Keenan HR Consulting Limited. Fiona has over 17 years’ professional experience in the fields of recruitment and selection, organisational development, leadership development and executive coaching. She has previously held Senior Management positions for Marks and Spencer plc, Vision Information Consulting and was a senior manager for the HR Consultancy Team at Deloitte Consulting. Fiona has also served as an Independent Assessor for the Office of Public Appointments, a Judicial Appointments Commissioner for the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission, a Non Executive Director for the Department of Education and as an internal verifier for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

CONTROLLERSHIP APPLICATIONS: GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION SESSION

Date: Various – see belowTime: 1pm – 2.30pmVenue: Various – see below

Cost: £50

CPD Hours: 1.5 General Group Study

This session will provide a practical overview and guide to the work of the Office of Care and Protection [Patients Section], more commonly known as the OCP.

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The OCP is the department of the High Court with responsibility for the administrative work associated with Part VIII of the Mental Health [Northern Ireland] Order 1986. The OCP is responsible for the appointment of ‘Controllers’ – persons who have court authority to manage the finances and property of someone who, through mental incapacity, is unable to manage their own affairs.

The session will provide information on the controllership application process, the duties of an appointed controller and the types of legal work required under Part VIII of the Mental Health Order. Information and guidance in respect of Enduring Powers of Attorney will also be provided.

The session will be delivered by Nigel Bloomer, the administrative manager of the OCP.

To increase accessibility the session will be delivered in the following locations:

Wednesday 24 February 2016 Silverbirch Hotel, OmaghThursday 26 May 2016 City Hotel, DerryThursday 29 September 2016 Canal Court Hotel, NewryFriday 2 December 2016 Law Society House, Belfast

GROWING A BUSINESS SERIES

Date: Various – see belowTime: Various – see belowVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

The Growing a Business Series is comprised of 5 sessions which have been designed to run sequentially – however they can be undertaken on a stand-alone basis.

The sessions will be delivered by Dave McClements, Partner, Core Consulting. Dave is a business consultant with 18 years experience in developing organisations and has worked with various sectors in the UK and Ireland. This has involved consulting on business strategy, marketing, sales, people development, operations and financial matters relating to business growth.

Completing all 5 sessions will fully cover the 2016 Client Care and Practice Management and General Group Study CPD requirement – delegates can claim 13 hours in total for attendance at all 5 sessions in the series. If all 5 sessions are booked together a discounted fee of £300 will be offered.

Session 1 Thursday 25 February 2016 9.30am – 12.30pm

How to Grow a Business – The Overview

This workshop will look at “How to Grow a Business”. Delivered by a business growth consultant with experience of the legal and professional services sector, the session will highlight 10 practices that enable business growth. This will be presented in the context of the “Business Growth Cycle” which will detail the stages of the corporate life cycle.

This is an overview session of all the business growth issues discussed during the series. These are addressed in more detail in the following 4 workshops. It is advised, although not compulsory, that delegates attend this overview session before electing to attend the sub sessions.

Cost: £70

CPD hours: 3 Client Care and Practice Management

Session 2 Tuesday 15 March 2016 9.30am – 12.30pm

How to Grow a Business – Marketing and Sales

This session will explore how a business can use marketing and sales to grow. It will address 2 main areas. Firstly, the meaning of marketing to law firms and how it can determine business strategy. Secondly, how professional integrity can be maintained whilst also promoting the services of the firm. Participants are encouraged to attend Session 1 before attending this session.

Cost: £70


Session 3 Tuesday 12 April 2016 9.30am – 12.30pm

How to Grow a Business – People

This session addresses how a business can use its people to grow. This session will discuss how to work with, manage and motivate staff. Participants are encouraged to attend Session 1 before attending this session.

Cost: £70


Session 4 Tuesday 10 May 2016 9.30am – 11.30am

How to Grow a Business – Operations

This session will look at how a business can use operations to grow. As professional service providers we often do not treat what we do like a production line. Concentrating on the effectiveness and efficiency of what we do we can be very beneficial. This session will provide practical tools and techniques in running the operational aspects– addressing what we do, how we can measure what we do, what we should measure and what we should do with the results. Participants are encouraged to attend Session 1 before attending this session.

Cost: £60 per session


Session 5 Tuesday 7 June 2016 9.30am – 11.30am

How to Grow a Business – Finance

The final session will explore the main aspects of finance within a business as well as understanding how finance can be used to facilitate growth. It will look at “finance for non-financial managers” and explain the key aspects and workings of a company’s financial reporting system, what to focus on as managers and how finance can be used to deliver business growth.



GROWING A BUSINESS SERIES (Continued)

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TAX SERIES

Date: Various – see belowTime: 1pm – 2.30pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast



The Tax Series is comprised of 3 stand-alone sessions which will be delivered by Davy Private Clients.

Session 1 Friday 26 February 2016

Tax year end planning opportunities

This session will include: • An overview of tax savings through pension contribution;• The current pension allowances available;• Considerations for high earners; • Changes to Pension Lifetime limits;• Overview of Pension freedom and choice;• Consideration of other tax wrappers.

Session 2 Tuesday 24 May 2016

IHT planning using Trusts and Business Property Relief

This session will include:

• Discretionary discounted gift trust and a flexible alternative;• An overview of the uses of Business Property Relief qualifying investments; • IHT planning opportunities using BPR. Session 3 Friday 9 December 2016

Tax efficient investing using Enterprise Investment Schemes and Venture Capital Trusts

This session will include an overview of EIS and VCT structures and tax reliefs available including income and capital gains tax. It will cover tax planning using the above products including:

• Individuals with large income tax liabilities;• Where it is likely pension lifetime allowance will be exceeded;• Extracting profits from a business tax efficiently.

LAW SOCIETY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICE: COMPACT RESEARCH COURSE


Cost: £90


The Law Society of Northern Ireland boasts a modern and well equipped Library and Business Centre for its members. It holds a comprehensive collection of electronic and hard copy legal resources together with access to a vast network of external resources and specialised legal collections. The Library also provides a range of services which many solicitors use on a regular basis including its very popular enquiry and research service, the document delivery service, the Library Updater, the current awareness service, tailored e-bulletins and the Libero Database, which is an important portal of legal information for practitioners in this jurisdiction.

The Library and Information Service is once again running its in-depth Compact Research Courses for solicitors. The numbers at each session will be capped at approximately 4 to ensure maximum benefit for each participant. The emphasis of the course will be very much “hands on” with participants encouraged to use the resources and facilities available to develop their legal research experience and techniques.

Topics to be covered will include:

• the law making and law finding processes in Northern Ireland and the intricacies of conducting legal research in a small jurisdiction like Northern Ireland;

• whether to use hard copy or electronic resources and the development of search strategies according to the best bibliographical resources available;

• commercial resources available through the Law Society Library;• use of the Libero database;• one of the sessions is an interactive tutorial on best practice, tips and techniques for using the internet for legal

research.

The courses can be adapted and tailored according to participant requirements.


The sessions have been extremely popular and booking is essential – please ensure you contact the CPD department directly and receive a booking confirmation if you want to attend one of the sessions. We will be unable to cater for anyone who turns up without booking in advance. Please inform CPD staff on booking if you have attended this course before as preference will be given to those who have not previously attended.

The course will run on the following dates:

Session 1 Tuesday 1 March 2016 1.30pm – 4.30pmSession 2 Wednesday 2 March 2016 10am – 1pmSession 3 Tuesday 10 May 2016 1.30pm – 4.30pmSession 4 Wednesday 11 May 2016 10am – 1pmSession 5 Tuesday 27 September 2016 1.30pm – 4.30pmSession 6 Wednesday 28 September 2016 10am – 1pmSession 7 Tuesday 8 November 2016 1.30pm – 4.30pmSession 8 Wednesday 9 November 2016 10am – 1pmSession 9 Tuesday 6 December 2016 1.30pm – 4.30pmSession 10 Wednesday 7 December 2016 10am – 1pm

MEDIATION SERIES 2016

Date: Various – see belowTime: 1.30pm – 2.30pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £35


Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) has become central to the justice system. It has been cited as a ‘tool of active case management to be encouraged and facilitated by the courts’. Mediation is one of the most popular forms of ADR and as such the Society is continuing its series of seminars to ensure that solicitors consider mediation as an option.

The topics to be covered in the 2016 Mediation series are:

Topic: Business disputes and mediationDate: Wednesday 2 March 2016 Topic: How to get the best result from a mediationDate: Wednesday 23 November 2016 Topic: Mediation before proceedings – why not?Date: Thursday 8 December 2016 The seminars will be delivered by Brian Speers, CMG Cunningham Dickey Solicitors. Brian is regarded as one of the most experienced solicitor mediators in Northern Ireland and has pioneered the use of mediation for the resolution of commercial disputes. He has lectured extensively in mediation both locally and internationally.

ADVOCACY SERIES 2016

The following Advocacy events will be taking place over the course of 2016. The events have been designed to provide important, relevant and topical updates, advice and guidance for members.

Date Thursday 3 – Saturday5 March 2016

Wednesday 23 March 2016

Thursday 12 – Saturday 14 May 2016

Title and Presenter

Focus on the Crown Court – various speakers

Children Order Panel Day – various speakers

Focus on the County Court - various speakers

Time and location

Law Society House, Belfast

Thursday: 2pm – 5pmFriday: 9.30am – 4.30pmSat:9.30am – 12.30pm

Law Society House, Belfast 10am – 4pm



Cost £420

£150

£420

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Date Thursday 22 – Saturday 24 September 2016

Friday 30 September 2016

Thursday 10 November 2016

Wednesday 23 November 2016

Title and Presenter

Focus on the Family Care Centre - various speakers

Presenting Minors Settlements - Fiona Donnelly

Cross Examination of the Child Witness - Fiona Donnelly

How to get the best result from a mediation – Brian Speers, CMG Cunningham Dickey Solicitors

Time and location





Law Society House, Belfast 1.30pm – 2.30pm

Cost

£420

£150

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ADVOCACY SERIES 2016 (Continued)

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – UNDERSTANDING THE MEANING BEHIND THE FIGURES


Cost: £50


This seminar will cover various types of financial statements. From traditional sole trader, partnership and limited company accounts to the more recent arrival of the limited liability partnership, attendees will gain an understanding of the differences between the financial statements of each business format and learn what to look for in understanding how the business is performing. With the advent of the Northern Ireland Charities Commission, delegates will also see what is in a set of Charity accounts and how to interpret the many columns and extensive notes.

This course will be of interest to those who regularly see financial statements in the course of their work and want to have a better understanding of what the figures mean. It is also designed for those in practice as principals, who want to understand business accounts more fully. The course will also touch on the essential financial management information needed to effectively run and control a business.

To increase accessibility this session will be delivered in the following locations:

Thursday 3 March 2016 Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh 1pm – 2.30pmMonday 5 December 2016 Law Society House, Belfast 10am - 11.30am

This session will be delivered by Paul Mulholland. Paul is a Chartered Accountant and founding partner (with Jeremy Harbinson) in Harbinson Mulholland, Chartered Accountants, based in Belfast.

CHILD SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND SAFEGUARDING

Date: Tuesday 8 March 2016Time: 1pm – 3pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £50


This practical information session will look at what Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) is, the context within Northern Ireland and the challenges presented to professionals, including solicitors, who deal with it. Topics to be covered will include:

• The grooming process;• Barriers to disclosure for victims;• Barriers to enquiry for professionals;• The impact of CSE;• The NI response;• Legislation;• E-safety – a definition;• Relevant Apps.

The seminar will be delivered by Sheila Simons, Sector Manager – Safeguarding, South Eastern Trust/CSE Lead and Steve McNeill, Senior Practitioner for CSE, South Eastern Trust.

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CHARITY COMMISSION SERIES



CPD Hours: 1 General Group Study per session

Session 1 Consents for charitable companies Wednesday 9 March 2016

Under the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, some changes to a charitable company’s articles of association must be approved by the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland before they take effect. For example, there are three regulated alterations:

• any change to the statement of the objects (purposes) of the charity;• any change to what happens to the charity’s property on winding up;• any change which authorises the charity’s funds or property to be used to benefit the directors or members or

organisations connected with them.

Unless the articles of association of a charitable company state that the consent of the Commission is required for all proposed changes, charitable companies are free, in most cases, to make any changes which are not regulated alterations.

Regulated alterations require the consent in writing of the Commission before a special resolution making the alteration is passed by the charity. This seminar will look in detail at the law behind consents and provide an overview of the Commission’s processes when considering a request for consent.

Session 2 Requesting a scheme (cy-près) Wednesday 2 November 2016 Sometimes charities need to adapt the way they operate to reflect changes in society or the context in which they work. Some charities may have the power in their governing document to make changes, while others may be able to use specific provisions set out in the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008 (as amended). Otherwise, it is necessary to apply to the Commission to request a scheme. A scheme is a legal document, made by the Commission, which changes, replaces or extends the trusts of a charity. Under section 26 of the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008, the Commission can make a scheme to change the purposes of a charity where the current purposes:

• can no longer be carried out, or not in the way laid down in the governing document;• have been fulfilled or adequately provided for in other ways, such as out of public funds;• do not provide a use for all of the charity’s income or property;• use outdated definitions of areas, places or classes of people;• have ceased to be charitable in law;• have stopped being a useful way of using the funds or property, such as providing for very small payments or gifts of food or fuel to beneficiaries;• where two or more charities with similar purposes want to merge but do not have the legal power to do so.

Where the Commission applies property for alternative purposes, it must apply the legal doctrine of cy-près as well as ensure that the alternative takes account of the ‘spirit’ of the existing purposes and of current social and economic circumstances. This seminar will look in detail at the law behind cy-près and provide an overview of the Commission’s processes when considering a request for a scheme.

These seminars will be delivered by the Charity Commission of Northern Ireland.

CHARITY COMMISSION SERIES (Continued)

DRAFTING WILLS AND TRUSTS


Cost: £70


Following on from the successful Probate sessions in 2015 this practical guide to drafting wills and trusts has been designed to provide maximum benefit to sole practitioners and small/medium firms. Topics to be covered include:

• Who is the Client?• Capacity;• The Golden Rule;• Commencement;• Executors;• Guardians;• Types of Gift;• Tax issues;• Use of the Nil Rate Band;

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• Wills for Business Clients;• Charitable Gifts;• Administrative Provisions;• Trust Planning.

The seminar will be delivered by Michael Graham, Cleaver Fulton Rankin Solicitors. Michael is Head of the Private Client Department, and specialises in trusts, tax, the administration of estates and issues affecting elderly and vulnerable clients.

To increase accessibility this seminar will take place in the following locations:

Wednesday 9 March 2016 Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen 11am – 1pmThursday 10 March 2016 Law Society House, Belfast 1pm – 3pm

DEVELOPING A HIGH PERFORMANCE MIND-SET – WHAT SCIENCE AND PSYCHOLOGY CAN TEACH US

Date: Friday 11 March 2016Time: 12.30pm – 2pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £50


Learn how to be smarter at managing your mental mind-sets for greater emotional and social intelligence. Understand how to build resilience and mental toughness to navigate adversity and setbacks.

This interactive workshop will help you define a range of high performance mind-sets and provide new thinking and tools to help you implement them.

The session will be delivered by Niamh Shiells, Advance Coaching. Niamh is a Professional Executive & Career Coach, Team Coach and Trainer working across the UK and Ireland on a wide range of coaching & training assignments. She specialises in working with leaders to develop their competence, confidence and capacity. She is former Chair of the Association for Coaching Ireland and was awarded an AC Honorary Fellowship in 2013 for her “outstanding contribution to coaching in Ireland.” She is a current Board Director at the Association for Coaching and Women in Business NI.

BRIEFINGS ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND SLAVERY, SERVITUDE OR COMPULSORY LABOUR


Cost: £35


Following the enactment of the Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (NI) 2015, the Society has organised practical briefings for members to ensure that legal professionals are aware of the changes to the legislation.

The legislation has made some significant changes to the legislative framework around human trafficking and slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour. Amongst other things it creates new offences and increases the maximum sentence for human trafficking and slavery-type offences to life imprisonment. The Act also makes provision in respect of

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support and assistance for victims as well as introducing new protections for victims of these offences within the criminal justice system, such as access to special measures in court and a new statutory defence for slavery and trafficking victims who have been compelled to commit certain offences.

The sessions will be delivered by the Department of Justice (DOJ) - the lead government department with responsibility for the criminal law on human trafficking and slavery in Northern Ireland. The sessions will:

- discuss what human trafficking/modern slavery is;- discuss the signs and indicators;- raise awareness of the issues and highlight the role of legal professionals in identifying victims of trafficking;- include information about what the other actors in the criminal justice system – such as the police and the Public

Prosecution Service – are doing in respect of human trafficking and slavery;- provide an overview of the legislation and the National Referral Mechanism (NRM).

To increase accessibility the session will run on the following dates:

Wednesday 6 April 2016


UPDATE ON ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND OTHER FINANCIAL CRIME ISSUES


Cost: £70


This seminar will provide an update on Anti-Money Laundering and other Financial Crime Issues including:

• Latest developments: Fourth EU Money Laundering Directive, Terrorist finance and Financial sanctions issues;

• Supervisory issues and National Risk Assessment;

• Spotting money laundering – the FATF Red flags/Vulnerabilities of Lawyers;

• Risk-based approach – What do you need to do in practice?

• Updating your policies and procedures – including CDD and Ongoing monitoring;

• Suspicious Activity Reports – key tips. The seminar will be delivered by Sue Mawdsley - an experienced solicitor with Legal Risk LLP and co-author of “The Money Laundering Reporting Officer’s Handbook: A Guide for Solicitors”.

To increase accessibility the seminar will run in the following locations:

Wednesday 6 April 2016 9.30am – 11.30am Silverbirch Hotel, OmaghWednesday 6 April 2016 3.30pm – 5.30pm City Hotel, DerryThursday 7 April 2016 9.30am – 11.30am Canal Court Hotel, Newry Thursday 7 April 2016 2pm – 4pm Law Society House, Belfast

It is expected that all firms will have at least one suitable representative in attendance at one of the sessions as AML compliance is not optional.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SERIES


Cost: £50


During 2016 the Society is running two separate Intellectual Property sessions which will be delivered by IP and IT lawyers Forde Campbell LLC.

Session 1 Thursday 14 April 2016

Intellectual Property – An Overview

In today’s corporate environment there is an ever increasing commercial value ascribed to Intellectual Property (IP), whether in relation to a company’s brand or as part of a business acquisition. Additionally, the exponential growth of technology and the development of the internet gives hugely increased scope for IP licensing – as well as IP infringement. Clients increasingly need to be advised as to how they protect their IP, while at the same time exposing it to the marketplace for monetisation.

This session will:

- explain how to identify a client’s IP assets, and how to advise the client on required protection steps;- identify practical steps to help clients monetise their IP products, while continuing to protect their IP;- look at a number of current Northern Ireland IP developments to track how best to look after and advise clients.

Session 2 Wednesday 16 November 2016

Intellectual Property – Important Updates

Following on from April’s “Intellectual Property – An Overview”, this session will focus on IP law in practice, rather than theory. The session will offer updates on IP developments and cases, linking these to trends in legal development and practical ways in which to advise clients.

The aim of the session is to inform, but also to encourage discussion and debate over current IP issues. The session will heighten awareness amongst lawyers of the increasing prevalence of IP and IT rights and suggest practical ways of approaching these matters.

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COSTS SERIES




As part of the feedback from the Client Complaints Committee on issues which arise, a series of seminars has been organised to address different areas of costs. The seminars will provide an overview on each of the topics below and explain the statutory provisions and relevant case law.

Friday 15 April 2016 Party and Party Costs Friday 18 November 2016 Contentious Costs The seminars will be delivered by Paul Kerr, Costs Drawer. Each session will run independently and will last for 3 hours. The seminars will also allow for a Q & A session – specific questions should be submitted to the Society in advance of the seminars.

Attendance at one of these seminars will fully cover the 2016 Client Care and Practice Management CPD requirement. Any additional Client Care and Practice Management hours gained can be carried over into the General Group Study section.

DRUGS AWARENESS TRAINING - FASA

Date: Tuesday 19 April 2016Time: 10am -1pm Venue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £60


This session on Drugs Awareness will be delivered by FASA (Families Against Substance Abuse), Belfast and will offer information and support for legal practitioners who work with clients with substance misuse issues.

The session will explore:

• Different categories of drugs;• Associated health risks;• Misuse of illicit drugs;• Misuse of prescription drugs;• New psychoactive substances;• Current drugs trends.

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COMMUNICATING AND MARKETING YOUR BRAND

Date: Various – see belowTime: 1pm –2pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £35


This workshop will explore how legal firms can raise awareness of, and market, their professional services. It will advise on strategies to help clearly understand your markets and how to engage with them. It will explain what good communication and marketing means as well as discussing how firms can proactively position their brand. The session will explore brand reputation and management given the scrutiny across all media platforms and how to manage the key communications risks alongside. This will include:

- The need for communication - internally and externally;- How to market services in a targeted manner and to track success;- How to promote and position your brand;- How to protect your brand and reputation;- What successful communications, marketing and branding look like.

The seminar will be delivered by Maurica Mackle, Mackle Communications. Maurica is an Accredited Practitioner in Public Relations, a judge for the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and has a vast range of experience across a broad spectrum of sectors.

To increase accessibility this session will take place on the following dates:

Friday 22 April 2016 Tuesday 1 November 2016

EFFECTIVE E-MAIL AND TIME MANAGEMENT

Date: Tuesday 26 April 2016Time: 1pm – 2.30pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £50


Effective email and time-management can significantly reduce stress levels and improve work-life balance. This seminar will explore the merits of a different approach which can contribute to a more efficient and effective practice.

Topics to be covered include:

• The link between effective time-management and greater efficiency and effectiveness;• Effective prioritisation;• Learning to delegate and say no;• Using the Four Quadrants and the Pareto principle to improve time-management;• Effective use of prime time;• Developing new email habits;• Screening out ineffective email;• Golden rules of email;• Developing a strong mental attitude.

The session will be delivered by Trish McLellan – Co-ordinator for Scotland and Northern Ireland, LawCare. LawCare is an advisory and support service designed to help lawyers, their immediate families and their staff.

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DIGITAL AND SOCIAL MARKETING FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS


Cost: £50


The revolution in technology and digital media has created new challenges and opportunities for legal professionals and firms.

In this session, marketing professional Paul McGarrity, Octave Digital examines the fundamentals of successful marketing and how legal professionals can stand out effectively online and across social media. The session will use case studies and best practice examples to showcase how legal professionals can:

• Create a winning website presence;• Use social media to network and gain influence online;• Raise the visibility of the business across search engines and social media; • Protect reputations online.

To increase accessibility the session will take place on the following dates:

Wednesday 27 April 2016 1pm – 2.30pmMonday 5 December 2016 3pm – 4.30pm

TAX UPDATE FOR SOLICITORS

Date: Thursday 28 April 2016Time: 1pm – 2pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £35


This session will be delivered by Ian Huddleston, Junior Vice President, Law Society of Northern Ireland.

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INTELLIGENCE SERVICES - USE FOR LEGAL PROFESSIONALS

Date: Thursday 12 May 2016Time: 1pm – 2pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £35


This seminar will explore how corporate and personal intelligence can be used in many instances by solicitors. Throughout the seminar, focus will be on the use of corporate and personal intelligence in the following cases:

• Investigations - matrimonial cases, insurance litigation etc.;

• The litigation process – deciding whether to proceed with litigation, are the parties to litigation worth pursuing, use of intelligence in criminal and civil cases;

• Asset Tracing & Debt Recovery work;

• For clients: Integrity Due Diligence – Understanding who you are doing business with - Business Partners / New Suppliers / Employee Screening, Strategic intelligence – New Markets / Joint Venture / Mergers & Acquisitions, Fraud Investigations.

The session will be delivered by James Neill, Managing Director of HNH Group.

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IMPLICATIONS OF BANKRUPTCY ON MATRIMONIAL PROCEEDINGS AND THE FAMILY HOME

Date: Tuesday 17 May 2016Time: 1pm – 2pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £35


This practical seminar will examine the implications of bankruptcy on matrimonial proceedings and the family home using recent case law, judicial comment and current trends in practice.

There will be practical guidance on the following key issues:

1. The interaction between the Insolvency (Northern Ireland) Order 1989 and the Matrimonial Causes (Northern Ireland) Order 1978;

2. Liability for maintenance, lump sums, periodic payments, pension sharing and costs orders when a former spouse is made Bankrupt;

3. The grounds for challenging Matrimonial Agreements and Property Adjustment Orders: Void dispositions and transactions at an undervalue;

4. Applications for Possession and Sale as part of the realisation of assets in the Bankrupt’s estate.

This session will be delivered by Brigid Napier, Senior Partner, Napier and Sons Solicitors.

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IHT UPDATE: CURRENT MATTERS AND BEAR TRAPS

Date: Various – see belowTime: 1pm – 2pmVenue: Various – see below

Cost: £35


This practical session will cover any changes made to Inheritance Tax in the 2016 Budget and will address those matters that, in practice, attract the attention of HM Revenue & Customs. Consideration will also be given to those “bear traps” that may arise with the major IHT reliefs and exemptions.

The session will be delivered by Nigel Anketell, Chartered Accountant.

To increase accessibility this session will take place in the following locations:

Thursday 9 June 2016 Roe Park Resort, LimavadyThursday 17 November 2016 Law Society House, Belfast

BUSINESS STRUCTURES


Cost: £50


This practical presentation will cover the key elements of the most common business structures; sole trader, partnership, LLP, limited company and unlimited company.

Particular areas of interest will include change of ownership, profit sharing, tax efficiency and profit extraction, property, risk, flexibility, administration and compliance. The relative advantages and disadvantages of each structure will also be considered.

The sessions will be delivered by Jackie Smith and Michael Gibson, Partners at GMcG Chartered Accountants Group which comprises Goldbaltt McGuigan (Belfast), Robinson & Company Limited (Portadown) and Hanna Thompson Limited (Lisburn).

To increase accessibility the sessions will be delivered in the following locations:

Wednesday 14 September 2016 Roe Park Resort, Limavady 1pm – 2.30pmThursday 15 September 2016 Canal Court Hotel, Newry 9.30am – 11amThursday 15 September 2016 Law Society House, Belfast 1.30pm – 3pm

NORTHERN IRELAND JUDICIAL APPOINTMENTS COMMISSION AND THE COMMISSIONER FOR PUBLIC APPOINTMENTS FOR NORTHERN IRELAND– GUIDANCE AND INFORMATION SESSION

Date: Wednesday 14 September 2016 Time: 1pm – 2.30pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £35


The Society is continuing to provide guidance and support seminars for solicitors in a range of areas. This particular session will be delivered by the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments Commission (NIJAC) and the Commissioner for Public Appointments for Northern Ireland.

The seminar will include information on:

• The statutory basis and remit of NIJAC;• An overview of range of office for which NIJAC recruits;• The latest developments within NIJAC;• An overview of current opportunities and associated assessment methods;• Information on the Judicial Shadowing Scheme;• Sources of further information.

The session will also have input from Judena Leslie, Commissioner for Public Appointments for NI who will speak about:

• The role of the Commissioner;• The opportunities available;• Coping with the recruitment process;• The drive for more diverse boards.

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UNLOCKING INTERNAL & EXTERNAL BUSINESS POTENTIAL

Date: Tuesday 20 September 2016Time: 12.30pm – 2pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £50


Great networkers build visibility and business opportunities because they understand and have unlocked the potential of networking. They have a clear purpose, a clear plan and present with confidence as they connect and stay connected with key players, clients and important spheres of influence.

This interactive workshop will help define the purpose and value of networking –both within and outside of the firm - and provide practical tips for success.


CLAIMS UNDER THE INHERITANCE (PROVISION FOR FAMILY AND DEPENDANTS) (NI) ORDER 1979: AN UPDATE

Date: Thursday 22 September 2016Time: 4.30pm – 6pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £50


Few probate practitioners avoid having to deal with family provision claims, whether on behalf of the personal representatives, the beneficiaries or a claimant. This seminar covers both the substantive law, including recent jurisprudential developments, and practice and procedure. Topics to be covered include:

- A recap of the legislation (eligible applicants, basis of claim, powers of court) followed by an update on the recent case law and practice on acknowledged problem areas such as able-bodied adult children, financially secure cohabitants, claimants on means-tested benefits, elderly spouses and/or spouses of second marriages;

- Time limits and the pre-action protocol;

- High Court procedure under Order 99 from summons to settlement or hearing: some key points (including possible IHT implications);

- What solicitors should consider when acting for (a) claimants, (b) personal representative defendants and (c) beneficiary defendants;

- What solicitors should consider when drafting wills to minimise the risk of a 1979 Order claim.

The session will be delivered by Sheena Grattan. Sheena is a practising Chancery barrister in Northern Ireland specialising in private client work. Previously she was a senior lecturer in the Law School of Queen’s University, Belfast lecturing in Equity (including Trusts), Land Law, Inheritance and the Law and Revenue Law, having started her career as a solicitor in private practice.

Sheena is the author of several legal texts including Succession Law in Northern Ireland (SLS), and, with James Kessler QC, Drafting Trusts & Will Trusts in Northern Ireland (Bloomsbury). She is a founding member of the STEP: Northern Ireland branch and in 2012 was the recipient of a STEP Founder’s award for outstanding achievement. She has been examiner and tutor for both the Administration of Trusts and Administration of Estates components of the STEP / CLT Diploma programme in Northern Ireland since its inception.

THE APPRENTICE AND YOU

Date: Thursday 29 September 2016Time: 10am – 1pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £60 – discounted fee


As a master you have a hugely important role in the education and development of your apprentice. Good training allows apprentices to adapt faster to working in a legal office, gain confidence more quickly, take on more responsibility and ultimately contribute more effectively. This interactive seminar is aimed at existing masters, prospective masters and those who play a part in the training of apprentice solicitors.

It is designed to equip attendees with a basic knowledge of educational theory as well as practical advice and guidance on how to maximise the master/apprentice experience for all involved in it.

The seminar will be delivered by David Gaston, retired solicitor.


If the seminar is oversubscribed places will be allocated to those who have an apprentice or have registered with the Society to take on an apprentice.

RISK MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE

Date: Various – see belowTime: 10am – 4.30pmVenue: Various – see below

Cost: £90


The annual Risk Management CPD day is now an established and highly anticipated feature of the Law Society CPD programme. Over the last number of years we have had many high profile and expert presenters – offering practitioners in Northern Ireland a unique opportunity to hear from leaders in the field. The feedback from the 2015 Risk Management CPD day was excellent with attendees stating that the session covered relevant and important topics and that “it really concentrated the mind”.

Following on from the very well attended and well received Risk Management CPD sessions organised during October 2015, the Society is again putting together a useful, practical and comprehensive CPD training day for members. The sessions will cover current, topical and essential information on risk management and regulatory issues which will benefit all firms.

To increase accessibility the seminar will run in several locations across Northern Ireland:

Wednesday 5 October 2016 Roe Park Resort, LimavadyThursday 6 October 2016 Killyhevlin Hotel, EnniskillenWednesday 12 October 2016 Canal Court Hotel, Newry Thursday 13 October 2016 Law Society House, Belfast

It is expected that all firms will have at least one person in attendance at one of the sessions. Money Laundering Reporting Officers are encouraged in particular to attend while all practitioners will be expected to be risk aware in their daily practice.


If the seminar is oversubscribed places will be allocated to those who have an apprentice or have registered with the Society to take on an apprentice.

CONVEYANCING CONFERENCE 2016

Date: Wednesday 26 October 2016Time: 10am – 4pmVenue: Ramada Plaza, Shawsbridge, Belfast

Cost: £150

CPD Hours: 5 Compulsory Conveyancing/General Group Study

As part of the Society’s Compulsory Conveyancing CPD programme, the 2016 Conveyancing Conference has been organised for Wednesday 26 October 2016.

Following on from the success and very positive feedback from the 2015 Conference, the programme will cover current conveyancing issues relevant to all those who undertake conveyancing transactions. To ensure the Conference is current and topical, emerging and existing topics will be selected in the run up to the event. Further details will be made available to members in early 2016.

Attendance at this conference will fully cover the 2016 Compulsory Conveyancing CPD requirement. Any additional hours gained can be carried over into the General Group Study section.

SPORTS LAW CONFERENCE 2016

Date: Friday 4 November 2016Time: 9am – 2pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £90


The annual Sports Law Conference is now an established and anticipated part of the Law Society CPD programme. Over the last five years we have had many high profile and expert presenters – offering practitioners in Northern Ireland a unique opportunity to hear from leaders in the field. Building upon this success, the fifth annual Sports Law Conference will run on Friday 4 November 2016. Presenters and topics will be detailed early in the New Year.

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BASIC RULES FOR PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS IN THE USA

Date: Friday 11 November 2016Time: 1pm - 2pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £35


This presentation will focus on the representing and protecting the interests of Northern Ireland clients involved with civil litigation in the USA.

The programme will provide a practical overview of the USA legal system for cases of all kinds and will include a more particular guide to handling personal injury cases for tourists and travellers injured in the USA.

The session will be delivered by Martin Blake. Martin graduated in Law from Queen’s University Belfast and is a member of the Bar of Norther Ireland and the Bar of California.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 2016 – FREE CPD SEMINAR




The Law Society of Northern Ireland is committed to providing support to members on challenging issues and offering ideas and suggestions on how firms could maximise the opportunities available to them. We continue to do this by offering a FREE series of CPD sessions to be delivered across Northern Ireland.

The theme of the 2016 session is Cyber Crime and Cyber Security. There will be input from a range of professionals on relevant and topical issues.

To increase accessibility the seminar will take place in the following locations:

Tuesday 15 November 2016 1pm – 3pm City Hotel, DerryWednesday 16 November 2016 9.30am – 11.30am Law Society House, BelfastWednesday 16 November 2016 2.30pm – 4.30pm Canal Court Hotel, Newry

BUSINESS CONTINUITY: THE RISKS

Date: Tuesday 22 November 2016Time: 1pm – 2pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £35


This session provides an insight into the most common types of disruption experienced by businesses and the potential consequences when these incidents occur. It will outline the case for investing time and resources in business continuity planning and highlight the many benefits of having documented your response and recovery options. The session will

also consider the complex and highly sensitive area of crisis communications, looking at some case studies of where this has been well managed and others where poor communications have resulted in significant and long lasting reputational damage.

The session will be delivered by Nicola O’Neill - Managing Consultant, Marsh Risk Consulting, and will provide an overview of the main elements of business continuity planning and offer suggestions on how firms can optimise available resources to enhance their organisational resilience and disaster preparedness.

CLEAR AND CONFIDENT COMMUNICATION

Date: Wednesday 23 November 2016Time: 12noon – 1pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £35


This session will look at why communicating under pressure is difficult and will suggest techniques to overcome this. Delegates will learn how to improve the quality of their interactions with others to ensure better understanding using both verbal and non-verbal language.

The session will be delivered by Wendy McCulla of Aspire Learning & Development. Wendy is an accredited Executive Coach with the International Coach Federation and has over 15 years experience working with professionals to help them achieve their potential and implement positive change in their organisations.

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WILL VALIDITY DISPUTES

Date: Thursday 24 November 2016Time: 4.30pm – 6pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £50


In the last two decades there has been an exponential growth in the number of wills being challenged on the grounds of lack of capacity and/or undue influence. This seminar looks at Contentious Probate (i.e. validity) Disputes from a practical perspective. Topics covered will include:

- The available pleas: lack of formality; lack of capacity; lack of knowledge and approval; undue influence; forgery and fraud;

- Case law including recent developments;

- Caveat procedure;

- Gathering evidence;

- High Court procedure under Order 76;

- Costs;

- The role of the solicitor draftsman in a validity dispute;

- Minimising future validity disputes including the “Golden Rule”.

The session will be delivered by Sheena Grattan. Sheena is a practising Chancery barrister in Northern Ireland specialising in private client work. Previously she was a senior lecturer in the Law School of Queen’s University, Belfast lecturing in Equity (including Trusts), Land Law, Inheritance and the Law and Revenue Law, having started her career as a solicitor in private practice.

Sheena is the author of several legal texts including Succession Law in Northern Ireland (SLS), and, with James Kessler QC, Drafting Trusts & Will Trusts in Northern Ireland (Bloomsbury). She is a founding member of the STEP: Northern Ireland branch and in 2012 was the recipient of a STEP Founder’s award for outstanding achievement. She has been examiner and tutor for both the Administration of Trusts and Administration of Estates components of the STEP / CLT Diploma programme in Northern Ireland since its inception.

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COURAGEOUS CONVERSATIONS

Date: Tuesday 6 December 2016Time: 12.30pm – 2pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £50


Fear of creating conflict can lead to the avoidance of addressing sensitive topics or delivering challenging messages in the workplace. This interactive workshop will help to define courageous conversations and provide new thinking and tools to help deliver them when needed.


DEALING WITH BEREAVED CLIENTS AND THOSE EXPERIENCING EMOTIONAL OR DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES

Date: Wednesday 7 December 2016Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £70


On a daily basis solicitors are interacting with many different types of clients with a wide range of problems and issues which require a variety of skills. This can of course include dealing with and advising those who have recently been bereaved, are grieving, are going through a matrimonial breakup or a range of other emotionally charged situations.

This practical lunchtime seminar aims to assist practitioners to better understand how the client may feel and how to deal with them in a sensitive and effective manner. The seminar will be delivered by David Gaston, retired solicitor.

Early booking is advised as numbers are limited to 20 attendees per session.

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WORKING SMARTER: THE LINK BETWEEN WELLBEING AND WORKING MORE EFFECTIVELY

Date: Thursday 8 December 2016Time: 2.30pm – 4pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £50


This seminar will cover the knowledge and skills needed to cope with the demands of a legal career, build resilience and put in place strategies which will promote efficiency and help achieve a healthier work/life balance.

Topics to be covered include:

• An overview of stress in the legal profession;• Recognising stress;• Sources of pressure;• Consequences of failing to manage stress;• The Legal personality;• Type A and B personalities;• Working with difficult people;• Strategies for success.

The session will be delivered by Trish McLellan – Co-ordinator for Scotland and Northern Ireland, LawCare. LawCare is an advisory and support service designed to help lawyers, their immediate families and their staff.

INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS DAY

Date: Friday 9 December 2016Time: TBCVenue: Law Society House, Belfast



Human Rights Day is observed by the international community every year on 10 December. It commemorates the day in 1948 when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

The Law Society annually recognises International Human Rights Day by holding a CPD event and will do so again on Friday 9 December 2016. Speakers and topics will be detailed closer to the event.

PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS AT WORK

Date: Tuesday 13 December 2016Time: 10am – 1pmVenue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £90


This session will explore how the brain works so that we can better organise, prioritise and maximise our performance each day. This in turn will reduce the sense of overwhelm and ‘busy brain’ stress. This course will take the latest neuroscientific

findings and translate them into practical and realistic tips showing delegates how to perform at their best consistently and still feel energised at the end of the work day.

The session will be delivered by Wendy McCulla of Aspire Learning & Development. Wendy is an accredited Executive Coach with the International Coach Federation and has over 15 years experience working with professionals to help them achieve their potential and implement positive change in their organisations.


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MANAGING OURSELVES AND OTHERS – BEING MORE PRODUCTIVE IN LESS TIME

Date: Thursday 15 December 2016Time: 10am – 1pm Venue: Law Society House, Belfast

Cost: £90


Personal levels of effectiveness and efficiency directly impact upon our performance – as well as our general happiness and well-being. This session addresses the ways in which we can manage ourselves and others to ensure we achieve the best results we can whilst regulating the amount of time it takes.

The session will provide practical tips and techniques to improve time management, communication, delegation, stress management and personal performance. This session will provide an opportunity to consider the issues, make decisions and start to implement plans.

The session will be delivered by Dave McClements, Partner, Core Consulting. Dave is a business consultant with 18 years experience in developing organisations and has worked with various sectors in the UK and Ireland. This has involved consulting on business strategy, marketing, sales, people development, operations and financial matters relating to business growth.


The Law Society of Northern IrelandLaw Society House96 Victoria StreetBELFAST BT1 3GNNorthern Ireland

Tel: 028 9023 1614Fax: 028 9023 2606DX 422 NR BELFAST

e-mail: [email protected]

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