Westminster & Holborn Events
EVENTS 2020
Booking is essential for all events due to restrictions of space
Tuesday 25 February International Lawyers’ Forum Launch
We are excited to launch our International Lawyers’ Forum, for all international lawyers practising in the area. See Page 13.
February Winter Litigation Update
The first of our annual litigation updates will start at 6.30pm and be following by a networking reception. Further details to follow.
February/March Winter Property Law Update
The first of our annual property law updates is kindly hosted by Index Property Information, starts at 6pm and will be followed by a networking reception.
Wednesday 11 March Krakow Bar Association Twinning Ceremony We are hosting a delegation from the Krakow Bar Association and will sign a twinning agreement over lunch. Our guests will then join us at the annual dinner (see below). Members have been invited to attend a reciprocal visit to Krakow in April.
Wednesday 11 March Annual Dinner, National Liberal Club
This year’s annual dinner will be hosted jointly with South London Law Society at the National Liberal Club.
Tuesday 24 March Brexit Implications for Lawyers, Edwin Coe LLP
Following the success of our Brexit event last year, we are hoping to host another Brexit session in March/April with David Greene, Vice President of the Law Society, Senior Partner at Edwin Coe LLP and Chair of the Law Society’s Brexit Task Force.
March/April Dreamvar – an update
Following on from the Dreamvar case, this update will be led by Peter Cousins QC and Peter Dodge.
March/April Taking on the Tech Giants
We are jointly hosting a session with the University of Law with guest speaker Ravi Naik. Further details will follow.
Wednesday 22 April Equality, Diversity & Inclusion Committee Launch
With speaker Rt hon Lady Justice Simler, Chair of the Judicial Diversity Committee of the Judges’ Council and President of the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
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April Pro Bono & CSR Committee Event
Our Pro Bono & CSR Sub-Committee are hoping to host another annual reception, following the success of our previous events run with JUSTICE during an evening filled with refreshments and nibbles. Further details will follow.
April Junior Lawyers Division Event
The JLD will host informal networking and socialising for members and non-members. Further details to follow.
April Property Law Spring Update
The second of our annual updates is kindly hosted by Index Property Information, starts at 6pm and will be followed by a networking reception. Further details will follow.
April/May SQE Update Breakfast Seminar
The Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) is a new system of exams that will be introduced in 2021, replacing the Graduate Diploma in Law and Legal Practice Course. All solicitors will have to pass the SQE in order to qualify. Following the success of the session last year, this breakfast seminar will cover the latest updates in the roll out of the SQE following further developments from the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Legal Standards Board.
April/May Developing an International Strategy
Our International Sub-Committee is hosting a seminar on how firms of all sizes can develop an international strategy. This session will draw on the Society’s international networks and experience twinning with large and small overseas bar associations.
May Spring Litigation Update
The first of our annual litigation updates will start at 6.30pm and be following by a networking reception. Further details to follow.
May Meet your council members
This is a great opportunity to hear about the work of The Law Society and ask questions of your local council members for Holborn (Jonathan Wright and Fraser Whitehead) and Westminster (Beth Forrester, Jeffrey Forrest and Edward MaceyDare). A reception with refreshments will follow.
May/June How to Session – Judicial Appointments
Following the success of our session last year, we are hoping to host eminent panellists to lead another workshop on judicial appointments. Further details will follow.
