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The law changes regularly

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@TheBusJourney #SMEJourney

The Business Journey30 August 2016

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@TheBusJourney #SMEJourney

AlanMcKee

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@TheBusJourney #SMEJourney

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Change – How we adapt

Alan McKeeHead of Dispute Resolution

Macdonald Henderson

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Introduction

Brexit: No one really knows what will change

Only certainty is change is coming Is that any different to any other year?

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Scottish Legal System

Massive capacity to change

Statutory Law

Common Law

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Statutory Law

Acts of Parliament (Scottish and UK)

Local Government

Driving, Tax, Drugs and even dogs.

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Enforced Change

Occupational Pension Scheme

Major change – No escape

Adapting and seeking opportunity

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Common Law

Evolution of Law through decisions of courts

Law making but also interprets Statute

Precedent - RBS v Wilson 2010, British Gas v Lock 2015

PPI

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Don’t Panic

Immediate reaction to change isn’t always the correct reaction

Dealing with change head on leads to a better outcome

Be Bold, seize the opportunity

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Macdonald Henderson SolicitorsStandard Buildings94 Hope Street Glasgow Scotland G2 6PH

Tel.  +44(0) 141 248 4957Fax  +44(0) 141 248 4986/8455

Email:Alan McKee  [email protected]