# Event Details - **Event Name**: STEP/WS Private Client Conference - The WS Society - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am – Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join the WS Society and STEP Scotland for their 2026 annual joint conference.About this EventJoin us on Wednesday 30 September for the WS annual joint conference with STEP for private client lawyers, hosted at the Signet Library. The conference will be chaired by Susie Tweedie, Shepherd + Wedderburn.This year the WS Society & STEP Scotland are delighted to bring you another insightful conference, examining some of the most significant developments shaping the private client sector. This essential event will explore a range of topical and evolving issues affecting clients and advisers alike, from the growing role of pre-nuptial agreements and the impact of the new inheritance tax residency rules on internationally mobile individuals, to developments in succession law and the increasing importance of pensions in estate and wealth planning. Attendees will also gain valuable updates on the most important private client cases from 2025-2026, providing practical insights into recent legal decisions and their implications. Join colleagues from across the profession to enhance your knowledge, exchange ideas, and stay ahead in an ever-changing legal and regulatory landscape.Speakers:Susie Tweedie, Shepherd & Wedderburn (Conference Chair)Adelle Seaton (Turcan Connell)Nick Bennett (29 Bedford Row Chambers)Jenny Jarman-Williams (Turcan Connell)Emily Pike (Brodies)Yvonne Evans (Dundee Law School)Ross Leckridge (Braid Financial Planning)Dale Ross (Blackadders)Fergus Colquhoun (Terra Firma)Topics include:Pre-nup panel sessionThe New Residency Test in Inheritance Tax (the End of Non-Domiciles and Advising Internationally Mobile Clients)Succession LawPensions panel sessionKey Cases from 2025-2026Delegate Rates:Writer to the Signet/ STEP member: £140 plus VATStandard rate: £170 plus VATStudent/Trainee solicitor: £100 plus VATAll rates include lunch and refreshments at the Signet Library.CPD: 3 hours (Law Society of Scotland).For more information, please contact Sophie Mills at smills@wssociety.co.uk, 0131 220 3249.With thanks to conference sponsors, Hamiltons Law Accountants. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/52625750-a286-11f1-8b09-4b99f8fe4872-rimg-w1200-h400-dc083818-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/edinburgh/step-ws-private-client-conference-the-ws-society/100001994132739705 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, art, literary-art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: The WS Society - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 120, max: 204, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Edinburgh - **state**: SC - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The WS Society - **lat**: 55.94917359999999 - **long**: -3.1912569 - **full address**: The WS Society, The Signet Library, Edinburgh, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: STEP/WS Private Client Conference - The WS Society - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/be65511df8d98b2125ca7836ced7fb0e0e6d5b8e19acd0291b9e5007e39bb27a-rimg-w1200-h900-dc181716-gmir.jpg?v=1784747414 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is STEP/WS Private Client Conference - The WS Society being held? - **A:** STEP/WS Private Client Conference - The WS Society takes place on Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 09:00 am to Wed, 30 Sep, 2026 at 01:00 pm at The WS Society, The Signet Library, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing STEP/WS Private Client Conference - The WS Society? - **A:** STEP/WS Private Client Conference - The WS Society is organized by The WS Society. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** STEP/WS Private Client Conference - The WS Society is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Edinburgh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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