Law Society Skillnet in partnership with Leitrim Bar Association, Longford Bar Association, Roscommon Bar Association and Sligo Solicitors’ Bar Association.

Price includes tea/coffee breaks, hot lunch

Aim and Objectives

The aim and objective of this training and education event is to provide an opportunity for practitioners to update their knowledge in areas of law relevant to general practice. The aim is to offer practitioners a practical update in relevant areas from experienced practitioners and expert speakers. There will also be an opportunity to network with colleagues over a hot lunch and evening drinks reception.

Topics to be Covered Include

• Enduring Powers of Attorney: a practical guide
• Solicitors’ Accounts: the new rules
• A guide to expert witnesses
• What we can do for you: a guide to Law Society services and how they can assist practitioners
• Managing client expectations. What is good practice?
• Probate – an update for 2024 
• Tax and Conveyancing, including:

      o Stamp Duty
      o Capital Gains Tax for non-residents
      o VAT
      o Commercial Rates
      o Vacant Homes Tax
      o Local Property Tax
      o Farm Tax

Chairperson and Speakers include

• Damien Colton, Investigating Accountant, Regulation Department, Law Society of Ireland
• Padraic Courtney, Solicitor, Course Manager and Secretary to Probate and Trusts Committee Law Society of Ireland 
• Teri Kelly, Director Representation and Member Services, Law Society of Ireland
• Eamonn Maguire, Regulatory Communications Manager, Regulation Department, Law Society of Ireland
• Michelle McLoughlin Principal M. McLoughlin & Company Solicitors, Co Sligo 
• Brian McMullin, Principal, Brian McMullin Solicitors, Donegal and Dublin; Member of ADR and Litigation Committees
• Hilda-Clare O’Shea, Associate, St. John Solicitors, Dublin

Learning Outcomes

A delegate who attends this practice update will gain knowledge and understanding of areas of law and regulatory matters relevant for their day-to-day work as a legal practitioner.

IMPORTANT

• This is an in-person event and, unless otherwise stated, will not be available online or as a recording.
• In order to reduce waste and to support the work of the Law Society Environmental and Sustainability in Practice Taskforce materials will not be available in hard copy on the day of the event. Instead materials will be emailed to delegates in advance of the event. The materials can be downloaded on to a phone, laptop or iPad. If individual delegates wish to print the materials, they are free to do so. 
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