Events
20/03/2026
Ampersand Advocates Commercial Disputes Conference 2026
*** Waiting list now in operation ***
Ampersand Advocates is delighted to announce our inaugural annual Commercial Disputes conference. This afternoon half day event held in-person at the Hawthorndean Lecture Theatre at the National Galleries on the Mound, Edinburgh will attract 2 ½ hours of CPD and will be followed by a drinks and social hour.
The programme will cover a range of topics in Commercial disputes, with a Keynote speech from conference Chair and Commercial Court Judge The Hon Lord Sandison.
Registration from 13.30:
- 14:00-14:30 – Chair and keynote speaker: Litigating in the Commercial Court: The Hon Lord Sandison
- 14:30-15:00 – Dawn Raids: recovery and admissibility of evidence in commercial disputes: Eoghainn Maclean & Kirsty Shaw
15:00-15:15: break for coffee
- 15:15-15:45 – Construction Law – issues with claims involving Third Parties, and the latest on Prescription: Robert Howie KC & Nick McAndrew
- 15:45-16:15 – Commercial Contract Law – recent developments: Ross Anderson & Sean White
16:15-16:30: break for coffee
- 16:30-17:00 – Protecting Intellectual Property in Scotland: Usman Tariq KC & Amelia Mah
17:00: Drinks and social hour
There is now a waiting list in operation, to register for the waiting list, please use this online form: https://forms.office.com/e/ePYB6x1KU7, or scan the QR code below. Any queries, please email: ampersand.events@advocates.org.uk.
As part of our commitment to this area of practice there is no charge for practitioners attending this event.
Numbers are strictly limited, allocated on a first come first serve basis.
