Speakers for Scotland's New Tourism Tax: Exploring the challenges and opportunities of the new levy</sub_title><h1>Scotland's New Tourism Tax: Exploring the challenges and opportunities of the new levy</h1><h3>KEYNOTE SPEAKER</h3><div class='speaker-ind-cont'> <div class='speaker-im'> <img src='/site/uploads/speakers/thumb/9376018725d108de63bf0f3.88037625.png' alt='' width='100' /> </div> <div class='speaker-text'> <h4><a name='cllr-adam-mcvey' >Cllr Adam McVey</a></h4> <p class='speaker-sub'>Leader, City of Edinburgh Council</p> <p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/adamrmcvey?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"><img src="/site/uploads/tinymce/Wee_Bird.png" alt="" width="25" height="20" /></a><strong><span class="username u-dir" dir="ltr"><span class="u-linkComplex-target"><a href="https://twitter.com/adamrmcvey?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">adamrmcvey</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Edinburgh_CC?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"><img src="/site/uploads/tinymce/Wee_Bird.png" alt="" width="25" height="20" /><span class="username u-dir" dir="ltr"><span class="u-linkComplex-target">Edinburgh_CC</span></span></a></span></span></strong></p></p> </div> <div class='clear'></div> </div><div class='speaker-ind-cont'> <div class='speaker-im'> <img src='/site/uploads/speakers/thumb/13385741465a7c2522d59665.24797206.png' alt='' width='100' /> </div> <div class='speaker-text'> <h4><a name='jackie-mcguire' >Jackie McGuire</a></h4> <p class='speaker-sub'>Partner, Brodies LLP</p> <p><p>Jackie is a specialist in the field of local government law and has over 20 years experience at the coal face. Recognised as a leader in the field by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners she regularly advises local authorities on their powers and decision making processes including in relation to education and social care</p> <p>She heads up the firm's Public Law & Regulation team and also it’s Public Sector Services Group, which is focused on the delivery of tailored services to our public sector clients. Jackie is also involved in assisting clients improving service delivery by modernising and streamlining their business models. Her well-developed project management skills ensure a practical and pragmatic approach to problem solving.</p> <p>In addition to the provision of practical legal advice, Jackie is highly experienced in the delivery of training on conduct and governance. Jackie also has a strong track record in compulsory purchase and major infrastructure projects.</p> <p><strong><a href="https://twitter.com/BrodiesLLP"><img src="/site/uploads/tinymce/Wee_Bird.png" alt="wee blue twitter bird" width="25" height="20" />BrodiesLLP</a></strong></p></p> </div> <div class='clear'></div> </div><div class='speaker-ind-cont'> <div class='speaker-im'> <img src='/site/uploads/speakers/thumb/16426571315d108dd55052f8.21986591.png' alt='' width='100' /> </div> <div class='speaker-text'> <h4><a name='councillor-cammy-day' >Councillor Cammy Day</a></h4> <p class='speaker-sub'>Deputy Leader, City of Edinburgh Council</p> <p><p><a href="https://twitter.com/cllrcammyday?lang=en"><img src="/site/uploads/tinymce/Wee_Bird.png" alt="" width="25" height="20" /></a><strong><span class="username u-dir" dir="ltr"><span class="u-linkComplex-target"><a href="https://twitter.com/cllrcammyday?lang=en">cllrcammyday</a> <strong><span class="username u-dir" dir="ltr"><span class="u-linkComplex-target"><a href="https://twitter.com/Edinburgh_CC?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor"><img src="/site/uploads/tinymce/Wee_Bird.png" alt="" width="25" height="20" /><span class="username u-dir" dir="ltr"><span class="u-linkComplex-target">Edinburgh_CC</span></span></a></span></span></strong></span></span></strong></p></p> </div> <div class='clear'></div> </div><div class='speaker-ind-cont'> <div class='speaker-im'> <img src='/site/uploads/speakers/thumb/5639888495da9846c3578e5.30811336.jpeg' alt='' width='100' /> </div> <div class='speaker-text'> <h4><a name='councillor-david-mellen' >Councillor David Mellen</a></h4> <p class='speaker-sub'>Leader, Nottingham City Council</p> <p></p> </div> <div class='clear'></div> </div><sub_title><link rel='canonical' href='https://www.mackayhannah.com/conferences/speakers/a-tourism-tax-for-scotland' /> <meta property="og:title" content="Speakers - Scotland's New Tourism Tax: Exploring the challenges and opportunities of the new levy" /> <meta property="og:type" content="article" /> <meta property="og:url" content="https://www.mackayhannah.com/conferences/speakers/a-tourism-tax-for-scotland" />

Cllr Adam McVey

Leader, City of Edinburgh Council

Jackie is a specialist in the field of local government law and has over 20 years experience at the coal face. Recognised as a leader in the field by Legal 500 and Chambers and Partners she regularly advises local authorities on their powers and decision making processes including in relation to education and social care

She heads up the firm's Public Law & Regulation team and also it’s Public Sector Services Group, which is focused on the delivery of tailored services to our public sector clients. Jackie is also involved in assisting clients improving service delivery by modernising and streamlining their business models. Her well-developed project management skills ensure a practical and pragmatic approach to problem solving.

In addition to the provision of practical legal advice, Jackie is highly experienced in the delivery of training on conduct and governance. Jackie also has a strong track record in compulsory purchase and major infrastructure projects.

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