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The Business Journey30 August 2016
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AlanMcKee
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Change – How we adapt
Alan McKeeHead of Dispute Resolution
Macdonald Henderson
Introduction
Brexit: No one really knows what will change
Only certainty is change is coming Is that any different to any other year?
Scottish Legal System
Massive capacity to change
Statutory Law
Common Law
Statutory Law
Acts of Parliament (Scottish and UK)
Local Government
Driving, Tax, Drugs and even dogs.
Enforced Change
Occupational Pension Scheme
Major change – No escape
Adapting and seeking opportunity
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
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
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]
