CLN Annual Conference 2026 - Ready to Lead

Commercial Law Network are pleased to present our free* Annual CPD conference on Thursday 29th October 2026 at Maldron Hotel, Glasgow Commercial Law Network is a membership of high street law firms, niche and sole practitioners in association with Bellwether Green. We aim to help member firms with their own business and provide external expertise to their clients in specialist areas or transactions. Ready to Lead 29th October 2026 Join us at the Commercial Law Network’s highly anticipated Annual CPD Conference, where this year’s theme is designed for aspiring and emerging leaders who want to strengthen their leadership abilities, improve communication, and learn practical strategies for leading with purpose: "Ready to Lead" This essential event is designed to help legal professionals who are looking to sharpen their existing skills, this seminar will provide valuable insights and actionable tools you can put into practice immediately. Speakers: From Trainee to CEO - a leadership pathway Speaker: Mark Gibson Digby Brown Practical AI: Better Marketing, Highly Personalised Proposals and More Time for High Value Work Speaker: Karen Trickett, Fractionauts Observations from the Other Side of the Desk: Planning for the Future Speaker: Richard Hepburn, Landmark Information Group Thinking of your exit – Leading you through the path to Utopia Speaker: Graeme McKinstry, McKinstry Practice Management The RED Effect: Choose Your Shade, Change Your Impact Speaker: Mel Sherwood How do I need to be to lead under pressure Speaker: Dave Stewart, The Fresh Air Leadership Company Also in the programme: - Break out sessions: Where are we now, Speaker: Marie MacDonald ABS Scotland Group Building a culture of innovation through experimentation (without breaking things) Speaker: Jen Grahame Amiqus Marketing as Leadership: Building a Law Firm That Clients Find, Trust and Choose Speaker Chris Davidson, MLT Time: Registration at 9:00am, Seminar 9.30am to 4pm. Lunch and refreshments included. Drinks reception at 4pm. CPD: 5 hours