Conflicts

'Conflicts'

‘Conflicts’ was 2012's theme.

The subject continues to cause problems in professional life and in disciplinary matters. With the world being ‘a smaller place’, increasing mobility and  what may appear to be a more relaxed attitude it appears to come as a surprise when a conflict situation is finally recognised or comes to light.

Conflicts are best avoided by forethought and for this to be effective there is the need for an understanding of the concept. In one case, when describing the conduct complained of, the judge said it “would give a fair minded observer a palpable sense of unease.”

Possibly we should all remember this simple statement before rather than after the event.

Sessions Included

• Keynote The Hon Lady Smith
• That was the year … a Legal update
  Tony Child
• Conflicts – the law and practice
  Augustus Ullstein QC
• Evidence
  Ian Stern QC
• Privilege and Confidentiality
  Hodge Malek QC
• Disciplinary news from Scotland
  Philip Yelland
• Sanctions - Bottom up or Top down? Guidelines help or hindrance?
  Stephen Brassington
• The Tribunal at work – the panel, counsel and witnesses illustrate problems and solutions during a hearing of the ‘Mock’ tribunal.

Date 10th February 2012

Time 9.30 - 5.00

Venue Chancery Court Hotel