Changes in succession planning
 
 Wednesday, 29 March 2017  
 
Wednesday, 29 March 2017
Changes in succession planning
09:00 - 09:30Registration & refreshments
09:30 - 09:45Welcome and introduction
Mr Alan Barr, Partner , Brodies Solicitors
09:45 - 10:30Changes in force: Succession Act (Scotland) 2016
Roddy MacLeod, Advocate, Terra Firma Chambers
  • Practical guidance on the changes in force
  • Pose implications on professional practice that will derive from the Succession Act (Scotland) 2016
  • Outline considerations for drafting practice
  • Highlight current developments for planning guidance
10:30 - 11:15Consultation, the known future and how to prepare
Mr Alan Barr, Partner , Brodies Solicitors
  • Highlight likely changes considered by the Scottish Government’s Consultation Paper
  • Insight into how to prepare for the likely future landscape
11:15 - 11:30Mid-morning break
11:30 - 12:15Cross Border Succession: Brussels IV
Chris Sheldon, Partner, Turcan Connell
  • Update and outline key provisions and possible scenarios that must be considered
  • Discuss cross border succession in the current uncertainty of the Brexit landscape
12:15 - 12:45Panel discussion Q&A
Mr Alan Barr, Partner , Brodies Solicitors
Roddy MacLeod, Advocate, Terra Firma Chambers
Chris Sheldon, Partner, Turcan Connell
12:45 - 13:00Final comments and close
13:00 - 14:00Lunch and networking