Continuing Professional Development Mark Hambling Barrister at Law Deputy Head of Interpol

What is it? All Solicitors and Legal Executives in England and Wales who are in employment (work more than 32 hours a week) MUST complete a minimum of 16 hours CPD a year. The CPD must contribute to the general professional skills and knowledge of the individual The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) govern CPD Simplicity and Flexibility

Requirements Solicitors Regulation Authority requires that solicitors Must complete 3 of the below: Managing Finance Managing People Managing client relationships Managing the firm Managing information

Requirements At least 25% of the CPD must be completed by Participation in accredited courses The responsibility to complete CPD is on the individual NOT the employer Cannot carry over hours into the next year

Requirements You must keep records of the CPD completed CPD can only be claimed AFTER completion of your training contract Returning to practice – you MUST complete an hour for each month of the remaining CPD year There are no exemptions but there are Waivers

Content Current topics Delivered by experts Build on existing skills and new skills New knowledge and confidence building

Types of Delivery In house courses Public courses Distance learning (can involve written and oral examinations) Webinars Coaching sessions Mentoring sessions

Methodologies Case Studies Photo dramas Real time DVDs Face to Face

Other accredited activities Work shadowing Writing articles Research Dissertations Study time for professional qualifications

Service Providers Institute of Legal Finance and Management College of Law Actuaries for Lawyers Association of personal Injury Lawyers Company Secretarial Services Just for Kids Law

External Providers Must be accredited and pay a fee (£25 a course) Workshops / Role plays / Case studies / Exercises Tutors and Speakers MUST have relevant qualifications and experience in the chosen area AND the necessary practical practice and skills required to DELIVER THE COURSE

Themes Advocacy Case Management, planning and preparation Writing and Drafting Expert Witness training Ethics Interviewing clients Business management

Contributors Solicitors / Barristers University professors Private sector experts

Diversity and Equality Rule 6 of the Solicitors’ Code of Conduct imposes a duty on solicitors not to discriminate in their professional dealings on the grounds of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability. Compliance

Commercial Law for Competition Lawyers Key issues and advice regarding commercial contracts and general business negotiation and transactions RATIONALE – Why is Competition law so important? CONTENT – A very important course for In-House and Private practitioners involved in contractual and corporate, commercial matters. A focus upon negotiation, conferencing and drafting. The seminar will focus upon practical issues affecting day to day commercial risks and opportunities facing corporate lawyers.

CONTENT – Who does Competition law apply to within the domestic arena? What are the parameters? What are the limitations and Prohibitions? Who are the regulateors and enforcers Mergers and Aquisitions

CONTENTS Specialist skills involved in minimizing risks in Commercial contractual issues Legal risks Template Common phrases and statements adopted to support the litigator (Common grammatical terms) How to manage and deal with the ‘battle of the forms’ Tactics to avoid contention and litigation using protective terms How to minimise Damages and enforce settlements How to deal with Restrictive Covenants Current issues surrounding Penalty Clauses and Liquidated Damages

Regulation, Compliance and AML  Definition and interpretation Legislation Comparatives and associated legislation Enforcement agencies How to protect yourselves and your company against the Bribery Act, AML legislation and the FCPA

THE BRIBERY ACT / FCPA Crimes that constitute the BA Third Party Due Diligence Internal Policies and procedures Hospitality and associated issues (Gifts)

Conflict and Cofidentiality The Data Protection Act Civil Litigation Voluntary Disclosure Voluntary Principles