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We've kicked off our 2026 Private Client Conference, in collaboration with Birmingham Law Society📍

Michael Sherry of Temple Tax Chambers opened the day with two sharp updates: the Taxation of Crypto (covering the Property (Digital Assets) Act 2025 and the D'Aloia decision) and a Recent Tax Cases round-up taking in Cobalt, Blue Crest and Saunders.

And there is plenty still to come:

⭐ Stephanie Kerr (Irwin Mitchell) on problematic probate and how contentious lawyers can help private client teams ⭐ Iris Wuenschmann-Lyall (Toby Harris Tax Consultants) on the new BPR/APR rules, trusts and planning from 6 April 2026 ⭐ Stephen Lawson (IDR Law) on testamentary capacity and assessment by will preparers ⭐ Heledd Wyn (Rothley Law) on spotting and stopping financial abuse of vulnerable adults ⭐ Gavin McLeod (St Philips Chambers) on the private client lawyer's role in contentious probate litigation

Could not make it to Birmingham? Every session is being recorded. You can purchase the recordings, or access them for free as part of Datalaw membership.

Members can also join the live stream for the rest of the day.

Catch up and join the live stream here: https://datalawonline.co.uk/cpd-courses/private-client/the-2026-private-client-conference-in-collaboration-with-birmingham-law-society

The Data Use and Access Act 2025 is the biggest shake-up to UK data protection since GDPR. Is your organisation actually up to date with it?

If you've been in data protection for a while, you already know the regime never stands still, and DUAA 2025 has moved forwards quite a bit, including the new Recognised Legitimate Interests framework.

Datalaw's UK GDPR Data Protection Practitioner Certification is built fully around the current regime. One certification, every regulation your team needs:

✅ UK GDPR
✅ DPA 2018
✅ DUAA 2025
✅ FOIA 2000
✅ EIR 2004

It's self-paced and practitioner-led, built by a practising UK DPO rather than an academic. You can expect 8 hours of expert-led video, three workbooks grounded in real Marketing, HR, Sales, Finance and Customer Service scenarios, detailed quiz feedback that pinpoints your knowledge gaps, and a final assessment. 12 months unlimited access, so finish in a recommended 3 focused days or take your time around your workload.

Whether you're refreshing established knowledge or getting your whole team aligned on the new rules, this is the quickest route to being fully updated.

👉 Explore the course: https://pages.datalawonline.co.uk/data-protection-certification/

Planning your Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) training in the coming weeks?

Your auditor won't just ask whether your team has been trained, they'll ask you to prove it.

The SQM standard requires firms to evidence staff training across four areas: Anti-Money Laundering, Data Protection, Safeguarding, and Equality & Diversity. In practice, that often means pulling certificates from four different places.

Our SQM Training Bundle puts all four in one place, 10 CPD courses, around 12 hours of expert-led training, with 12 months' access and certificates to evidence every completion.

It also keeps you aligned with the SRA's Continuing Competence Scheme, so the same training works twice.

With the SQM accreditation period now running to five years, a clean, current training record is worth more than ever, and far easier to maintain when it's already done for you.

See what's included: https://datalawonline.co.uk/bundleView/300

🎙️ Episode 3 of Life in Law is out now.

Criminal Defence Solicitor to Director of Fraud Investigation Service | Zoe Gascoyne, OBE

Charles Peter sits down with Zoe Gascoyne OBE on her unique career across criminal defence, the CPS, and fraud investigation.

🌐 Watch on the Datalaw website: https://datalawonline.co.uk/podcast/life-in-law/criminal-defence-solicitor-to-director-of-fraud-investigation-service-zoe-gascoyne-obe
▶️ Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ldlOVDUyDoM

The countdown is on⏳

Just under 3 weeks until the 2026 Private Client Conference, and with limited tickets available, spaces are filling fast.

Hosted in collaboration with Birmingham Law Society on Wednesday 17th June in Birmingham City Centre, this is a day built for Private Client specialists who want to stay ahead of what's shaping 2026.

Our expert panel will cover:

- Crypto taxation
- Evolving probate challenges
- BPR/APR reforms
- Testamentary capacity
- Care, capacity & financial abuse

Plus networking, discussion, and a complimentary lunch & refreshments.

Swipe through the brochure for the full agenda, then secure yours and your teams spot before they're gone: https://calendly.com/datalaw-webinars/the-private-client-conference-2026

NEW: UK GDPR Data Protection Practitioner Certification

Now live from Datalaw; a complete, expert practitioner-led grounding for anyone responsible for data protection in your organisation.

The biggest difference? Total flexibility.

It's a recommended 3-day course, but fully self-paced. You can finish it intensively over a couple of days, complete a module a week, or fit it around your work however you need, you've got 12 months of access either way.

What's included:

- 8 hours of expert-led video from a practising UK DPO
- Practitioner workbooks designed to be kept as a desk reference
- Detailed quiz feedback and an integrated final assessment
- Coverage of UK GDPR, DPA 2018, and the new DUAA 2025
- Plus FOIA 2000 and EIR 2004, which are often sold separately
- Completely up to date with every recent reform

Built for newly appointed DPOs, privacy and compliance leads stepping up, and experienced practitioners who want a structured refresher or updated training.

Know someone in your team who'd benefit?

Register your interest for further details: https://pages.datalawonline.co.uk/uk-gdpr-data-protection-certification/?utm_source=Social+Post&utm_medium=Social+media&utm_campaign=DPO+Certification+Socials+Launch+&utm_id=DPO+Certification+Socials+Launch+

Join us and Birmingham Law Society for the 2026 Private Client Conference.

On Wednesday 17th June 2026 we will be hosting the Private Client Conference in collaboration with Birmingham Law Society in Birmingham City Centre. This event will feature an expert speaker panel discussing key developments for 2026, including crypto taxation, evolving probate challenges, BPR/APR reforms, testamentary capacity, and key issues around care, capacity, and financial abuse.

Why attend?
✔ Complimentary lunch & refreshments
✔ Expert speaker sessions
✔ Networking & discussions

Price for BLS members: £125 +VAT
Price for non members: £155 +VAT

We are limited to 40 tickets so if you specialise in Private Client, this is a day you won't want to miss.

Purchase your tickets here: https://datalawonline.co.uk/cpd-courses/private-client/the-2026-private-client-conference-in-collaboration-with-birmingham-law-society

🎙️ The Making of an Award-Winning Law Firm | Alisha Butler, Phoenix Legal Solicitors

Episode 1 of Life In Law is officially out now.

Our host Charles Peter sits down with Alisha Butler, Director of Phoenix Legal Solicitors, to talk about building an award-winning law firm from a spare bedroom, and what it really takes to succeed in law.

Watch it now for free on the Datalaw website: https://datalawonline.co.uk/podcast/life-in-law/the-making-of-an-award-winning-law-firm-alisha-butler-phoenix-legal-solicitors