Legal News from the BSA
The Belfast Solicitors Association is pleased to announce that John O’Kelly has been elected Chairperson at its Annual General Meeting held on 2 December 2025. Mr O’Kelly is a Partner in Belfast-based law firm HHD Solicitors and succeeds to the role following a strong year of engagement and representation by outgoing Chairperson Robert Croskery. Mr Read more about BSA News[…]
CPD Season Ticket 2025 – Unlimited CPD Offer We are delighted to offer a season ticket exclusively to paid members of the Belfast Solicitors’ Association allowing attendance at an unlimited* number of the CPD events hosted by the Association throughout 2025. The events they attend must take place between 1st January 2025 and 31st December 2025. Read more about CPD Season Ticket 2025[…]
During stressful times, an increase in human error is inevitable and this is no different for conveyancing. Protect yourself and your firm by using technology that can automate manual processes and eliminate human error throughout the conveyancing journey. Find out more about how Partner for Windows (P4W) and its integrations with Perfect Portal and Infotrack Read more about Proven smarter, faster conveyancing through the power of integration[…]
As firms move more and more towards a hybrid workplace, how do firms continue to develop and invest in their most important asset, human capital? How do they ensure performance and engagement levels are maintained? Join us for a webinar on June 29, 11:00 EDT / 16:00 BST / 17:00 CET where we will be talking Read more about Supercharge your virtual workforce[…]
You might think that all time solutions are built equal. But, they are not! In this One Advanced session on June 23rd 2021, at 11:00 EDT / 16:00 BST / 17:00 CET we will be discussing: What firms large and small should expect from a time recording solution What you need to consider when reviewing the options
Page 18 of the latest publication of The Writ by the Law Society features an interview with BSA chair Ciaran Maguire. In the article Ciaran describes how: The BSA Committee conduct regular engagement with the Law Society and recently met with the President and Chief Executive to discuss various issues raised by members including progress Read more about Adapting to the New Normal[…]
QUEENS BENCH DIVISION REFER TO JUDGE CASES WEEK COMMENCING 21 SEPTEMBER 2020 Please note that cases listed in the Refer to Judge list in week commencing 21 September 2020 will be reviewed by a judge via a remote hearing. The Judge has directed that solicitors and/or counsel should attend the remote hearing. Read more about Queens Bench Division[…]
Dear BSA members, We hope that this email finds you well and we would like to thank you for your continued support during these unprecedented times. The COVID-19 pandemic is having major effects on how we now work. On 8th April 2020 the Council of the Law Society disapplied the rules regarding compulsory CPD group study Read more about BSA COVID-19 CPD Update[…]
The BSA would like to advise members that the following CPD Lecture will take place on Friday 20 March 2020 “Bail Applications in Magistrates’ Court” Speakers: Presiding District Judge Bagnall and Charlene Dempsey, HHD, Solicitors The lecture will be held at Law Society House, Victoria Street, Belfast Time: 1 – 2 pm Tea/coffee and sandwiches Read more about CPD Lecture : 20 March 2020[…]