Annual Legal & Tax Conference 2026

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Date
Time 10:00 - 15:00
Cost 175.00
Cost (Members) 90.00
Capacity 100
Booking Cut-off Friday 20 Nov, 12:00:pm
Organiser Stephen Young, Head of Policy

 

Join Scottish Land & Estates, alongside legal and taxation experts from Johnston Carmichael and Turcan Connell, for our annual Legal & Tax Conference at Perth Racecourse on Wednesday 25th November 2026.

This year, we've refreshed the format of our longstanding Tax Event to create a broader Legal & Tax Conference, allowing us to cover an even wider range of topics relevant to rural businesses, estates and landowners while retaining the essential taxation updates and insights members value.

We're delighted to once again be partnering with Johnston Carmichael and Turcan Connell, whose specialists will provide practical guidance on the latest legal, tax and policy developments affecting the rural sector. The programme will cover key topics including business structures, tax planning, community engagement, dispute resolution and the impact of recent government policy changes.

Taking place shortly after the UK Autumn Budget, the conference will provide timely analysis of any announcements and what they could mean for your business. We've also introduced an expert panel Q&A session, giving delegates the opportunity to raise questions and hear directly from legal, tax and land management specialists.

Whether you're looking to stay informed, prepare for change, or gain practical advice from industry experts, this conference is not to be missed.

 

Programme Highlights

Fit for the Future: Managing Complexity and Driving Success 

- Neil Steven, Partner, and Michael Larg, Director, Johnston Carmichael

  • As businesses continue to adapt to tax and regulatory changes, this session will explore how to manage increasingly complex business structures while maintaining efficiency and supporting long-term success.

Working with Communities 

- Don Macleod, Partner, Turcan Connell 

  • A practical overview of community engagement, identifying stakeholders, current engagement opportunities, and forthcoming requirements, including developments in land reform.

UK Autumn Budget Update 

- Alex Docherty, Partner, Head of Private Client Tax, Johnston Carmichael

  • An update on the latest Budget announcements and their implications for rural businesses, alongside consideration of the future tax landscape.

Alternative Dispute Resolution 

- Paul Forrester Smith, Senior Associate, Turcan Connell

  • Learn how mediation and other ADR methods can help resolve disputes effectively and avoid costly litigation.

Expert Panel Q&A

  • A guided discussion featuring legal, tax and land management experts, providing delegates with the opportunity to hear expert views on the key challenges facing the rural sector.

 

The agenda is currently being finalised and may be subject to change.

 

Location

Perth Racecourse, Perthshire PH2 6BB

 

Don't miss out - book your place now to stay up to date with the latest legal, taxation and policy developments affecting Scotland's rural sector!

 

This event is kindly sponsored by