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We are delighted to be returning to the Hilton Glasgow for the first in our Scots Law 2023 Conference Series, exclusively available to delegates in person on the day.
Commercial real estate transactions encompass more than just sound knowledge of property law.
Chaired by David Steel of Harper MacLeod this new conference will include topics ranging from the current commercial real estate market, LBTT and transacting with local authorities to insolvency and how to make successful registrations.
Questions to be considered include:
- what are the current themes in the commercial real estate market?
- what do commercial conveyancers currently need to be aware of in relation to LBTT?
- how can insolvency affect commercial real estate transactions?
- what additional issues do you need to consider when transacting with local authorities?
- how do you make successful registrations?
- what are the consequences of the decisions made in recent commercial property cases?
We look forward to welcoming you to this comprehensive conference only available in person at the Hilton Glasgow.
What's being covered?
Scottish property market update
In this keynote session Oliver Kolodseike, Director and Head of Economic Research at Colliers, will provide a detailed analysis of the Scottish property market.
Oliver Kolodseike, Colliers
LBTT: points of awareness for commercial practitioners
In this session Deborah will cover: leases; residential v non residential; ADS – not just a ‘residential’ tax; uncertain/contingent consideration and claims to defer; options; relief;: group and sub-sale reliefs; penalties; and recent updates/cases.
Deborah Lovell, Anderson Strathern
How insolvency can affect commercial real estate transactions
The impact of insolvency can be wide ranging from a commercial property perspective as it has the potential to affect contractual obligations and the enforceability of lease terms. It is also likely that buying a commercial property from an insolvency practitioner will differ from the standard acquisition process and there are key differences as to how insolvency operates in Scotland in relation to calling-ups and hypothec. In this session we will look at: why commercial conveyancers need to know about insolvency; the effect which insolvency can have on commercial property contracts; what you need to consider when buying a commercial property from an insolvency practitioner or lender following the calling-up process; and how tenant insolvency can impact on a lease.
Elaine Petterson, Brodies
Transacting with local authorities - what additional issues do you need to consider?
Transacting with local authorities can be a trying experience if you don't know what to look out for. Issues you may encounter range from obtaining the correct authority to common good to procurement law. What do you really need to know and how will the issues potentially affect your transaction? This course will cover additional issues that may affect your property transaction and help you navigate the best way to obtain information from most public authorities.
Alison Marr, Fife Council
How to make successful registrations
Matthew Smith, Registers of Scotland
Commercial property case law update
This presentation will review the main cases from courts in Scotland and England over the past 12 months concerning commercial property, considering the issues raised and the consequences of those decisions for clients and practitioners.
Robert Sutherland, Terra Firma Chambers
