We are thrilled for our Gillian Ross on her appointment as Deputy Director of Training and Education at the Faculty of Advocates.

 

 

January 28th – CPD (2 hours) for the Highlands and Islands Bar by Niall McCluskey

April 2nd – CPD (via Zoom) – Coronavirus Act 2020 by Niall McCluskey

July 9th – CPD (via Zoom) – “What are the practical implications of the UKSC decisions in ABC and XY v SCRA?” by Julian Aitken

December 2020 – Training Webinars provided by Gary Allan QC

The entire membership of Optimum Advocates was both shocked and saddened to learn, this morning, of the death of one of its Senior members, Derek Ogg Q.C. In his untimely death, we have lost an enormous character, and inestimable colleague.

His professional achievements need no rehearsal. He was a committed, fearless and talented Advocate. Today, however, as a stable, we mourn the man beneath the wig. He was a man full of fun, compassion, wit and good humour. To those around him, he was, above all, a loyal and generous friend.

The Gown Room has lost one of its true characters.

But our loss is inconsequential to that of a family which has lost a partner, brother and uncle. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones.

May he rest in peace.

June – CPD Seminar on Proceeds of Crime by Janice Green

September 2nd – CPD Seminar for Old Bailey Insight & Legal London by Ed Targowski QC

September 6th – CPD Seminar for Old Bailey Insight & Legal London by Janice Green

November 11th – CPD Seminar for Old Bailey Insight & Legal London by Ed Targowski QC

November 13th – CPD Seminar for Old Bailey Insight & Legal London by Niall McCluskey

CPD Seminar for Old Bailey Insight & Legal London by Neil Shand