Images from our gala dinner 2016, click here to view.

The BSA would like to advise members that the following CPD lecture will take place on Thursday 22 September 2016 “Preparing Bills of Costs and Taxation in the County Court and High Court” by CM Legal Costs Consultancy The Lecture will be held at Law Society House, Victoria Street, Belfast Time : 1 – 2 Read more about Preparing Bills of Costs and Taxation in the County Court and High Court[…]

Dear colleague,   The current Chairman of the Grand Opera House, Stephen Prenter, is due to stand down at the next AGM in November 2016 having served his full term. Consequently, the Trust is seeking to appoint a new Chairman.   The Trust is keen to promote the opportunity widely. Further information on the role is at the Read more about Grand Opera House[…]

The BSA would like to advise members that the following CPD lecture will take place on Friday 10 June 2016 “Client Care and Practice Management Seminar”   Money Laundering – Practical Case Studies and an update on legislation – Brendan Dwyer, Harbinson Mulholland and Alison Donnelly  FSCom How to get the best from your expert witness – to your client’s advantage Read more about Client Care and Practice Management Seminar[…]

Dear member, As you are aware, the BSA had been asked by its members to address a number of matters arising in Musgrave PSNI Custody Suite. Please see below issues which were addressed at our most recent meeting. DUTY SOLICITOR ROTA Custody Inspectors receive the Duty Solicitor Rota via email though it can be unclear Read more about Musgrave Custody Suite Update[…]

The BSA would like to advise members that the following CPD lecture will take place on Thursday 19 May 2016 “Private Client – Advising on Retirement Planning, Estate Planning and Tax Efficient Investing” by Joe Robinson, Financial Planning Director, Investec Wealth and Investment Ltd The Lecture will be held at Law Society House, Victoria Street, Read more about CPD Lecture : 19 May 2016[…]

The BSA would like to advise members that the following CPD lecture will take place on Thursday 5 May 2016 “Practice and Procedure in the Enforcements of Judgements Office” by Julie McBride, Chief Enforcement Officer, EJO The Lecture will be held at Law Society House, Victoria Street, Belfast Time : 1 – 2 pm Tea/coffee and Read more about CPD Lecture : Speaker – Julie McBride, Chief Enforcement Officer, EJO[…]

    Belfast Solicitors’ Association are hosting this years Annual Gala Dinner at the iconic Ulster Hall on Saturday 4 June 2016. The Association was founded in 1943 and and is Northern Ireland’s largest local solicitor association. Guests will attend from Law Societies located from all over the UK and Ireland. The objects of the Association are Read more about Annual Gala Dinner[…]

PLEASE NOTE THE NEW DATE FOR THIS LECTURE The BSA would like to advise members that the following CPD lecture will take place on Monday 25 April 2016 “Land Registry Legislative Reform” by Christine Farrell, Registrar of Titles, Land and Property Department The Lecture will be held at Law Society House, Victoria Street, Belfast Time : 1 Read more about CPD Lecture : Monday 25 April 2016[…]

Dear members, At the time of printing the BSA 2016 Costs Reckoner the Crown Court Legal Aid Rules were the subject of dispute and therefore were not included. As you may be aware, the dispute has now resolved and we attach links to the Rules below.   http://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisr/2016/200/contents/made The Legal Aid for Crown Court Proceedings Read more about Legal Aid for Crown Court Proceedings[…]