25th Annual Conference 2022

We have an itinerary packed full of exciting speakers, relevant sponsors and practical sessions to help you Grow your Business.

As always, the Chair of SPG will kick start the conference, Joanna Connolly will say a few words and offi cially open the event. We are delighted that I. Stephanie Boyce, President of The Law Society and winner of the British Diversity Awards as an Inspirational Role Model, will be our keynote speaker. Legal Practice Session which includes important professional updates from: Jane Malcom - SRA - Executive Director, External and Corporate Aff airs Robert Bourns - The Law Society - Chair of the Board Stephen Gowland - Legal Services Board Jason Chapman - Legal Ombudsman - Ombudsman

Brian Boehmer - Locktons - Partner

Following those speakers a panel discussion will take place and an opportunity for SP’s to ask all those awkward questions which cause problems in practice. A practical session on managing your practice for profi t and positive cashfl ow from Jamie Skelding - Director at Prime Chartered Accountants. Specialising in developing customised management information systems and interpreting data to drive effi ciency and profi tability for SME’s. Marketing and strategy tips to target your best clientele - and deciding who they are. Dr Richard Fallon the Marketing Engineer will deliver a session which will be fun and informative.

The Alpha and Omega of Sole Practice - Starting and Ending your practice - a practical guide with precedents including tips on crisis planning. There will a number of Specialist Practice Sessions to attend in areas that are of interest you. Helen Gregory, a partner with Milsted Langdon, and a specialist Forensic Accountant will deliver a session on discovery of complex fi nancial transactions including cybercurrencies in litigation proceedings. Graham Sellers of Atlantic Chambers will be heading up a session on pitfalls for the unwary in conveyancing including unexpected confl ict issues and money laundering avoidance. Ashley Wynne, Senior Counsel from No 5 Chambers Birmingham and a specialist in family fi nance and contentious probate cases, will be heading up the session on probate issues which lead to litigation, including dealing with unregulated and uninsured providers. Victoria Roberts of 18 St Johns Street Chambers will be delivering a session on consumer law in practice - advising clients and avoiding problems.

On Friday we start the weekend with a BBQ on the lawn light entertainment, live music and your opportunity to start that essential networking! Our famous Gala Dinner which has a Hollywood theme this year takes place on Saturday evening with a champagne reception, amazing food, live entertainment throughout the evening with the option to dance the night away with a DJ. Option to come as your favourite fi lm star! There are lots of activities to keep you and your guests entertained at the hotel. And all of this is set in the luxurious venue of Carden Park Spa & Hotel which alone off ers a tranquil, peaceful setting allowing you to unwind, be present, learn and relax.

BOOK EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO BOOK YOUR TICKET VISIT OUR EVENTS PAGE ON OUR WEBSITE www.spg.uk.com/events

All of this would not be possible without the generosity of some of our sponsors:

Speakers

Stephanie Boyce, President, The Law Society of England & Wales Stephanie was admitted as a solicitor in 2002 and has a wealth of experience in corporate governance, regulatory frameworks, and professional regulation. She holds a Master of Laws in public law and global governance from King’s College and is a Fellow of the Chartered Governance Institute.

In 2020 Stephanie was voted on to the Governance Hot 100 - Board Infl uencer and made the Power List 100 Most Infl uential Black People in the UK in 2021.

Stephen Gowland, Legal Services Board Stephen Gowland was the 50th national President of CILEx and the fi rst who qualifi ed as a solicitor, he ran his own successful high street fi rm for twelve years before moving on to other opportunities.

Stephen now works in-house and sits as a police misconduct judge for twenty -two police forces across England and Wales. He also sits on the joint audit committee for the police force and police and crime commissioner in Durham.

Helen Gregory, Forensic Accountant Helen is a Chartered Accountant and member of The Academy of Experts, she has specialised in forensic accountancy for almost 25 years, acting as an expert for the last 15 years.

Helen’s specialisms include fraud and asset tracing, business valuation and quantifi cation of business losses. Helen is also secretary to the Network of Independent Forensic Accountants and treasurer of the South West Fraud Forum.

Dr Richard Fallon, The marketing Engineer Dr. Richard Fallon has a Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering, with his work appearing on Tomorrow’s World in 1999. He then worked as a Business Analyst before setting up his own consultancy in 2004.

Richard’s passion is helping smaller fi rms to achieve the growth they want by developing their marketing strategy, showing them how to best market and present their business. Jamie Skelding, Prime Accountants As fi nance director, Jamie manages all things money at Prime! and leads the internal IT strategy for the fi rm. For over twenty years he has managed a varied portfolio of clients, providing all round business advice, to small and large businesses alike. This involves designing, preparing, and analysing management information with a view to appraising and improving business performance, helping clients to achieve their goals. Jane Malcolm, Executive Director, External and Corporate Aff airs Jane is Executive Director, External and Corporate Aff airs at the SRA. Prior to joining the SRA in 2014, she has led UK and European policy development at the Federation of Small Businesses. Jane is a Council member of the General Teaching Council of Scotland, sits on the Scottish Public Pensions Agency Management Advisory Board and is a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland. Jason Chapman, Legal Ombudsman Jason is an experienced Commercial Manager, having worked negotiating and managing high value contracts for over 10 years in a number of sectors, including consumer fi nance, leasing, travel and facilities management. During this time, he also gained considerable experience managing regulatory and compliance functions. Jason has a wealth of experience at the Legal Ombudsman, joining as an Investigator in 2010 and was appointed as an Ombudsman in 2013. Shaun Jardine, Big Yellow Penguin Shaun is unashamedly and unapologetically a disruptor, a solicitor, and former law fi rm CEO of a top 250 law fi rm, he has a unique insight into what makes law fi rms tick. Shaun founded Big Yellow Penguin (BYP) in 2021 with the aim of encouraging and helping lawyers and law fi rms to move on from the 20th century and adopt practices that will make their futures more secure, both fi nancially and operationally. Graham Sellers, LLB (Hons), LLM (Cantab), Barrister

Graham Sellers was called to the Bar by The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple in 1990, completing pupillage in London Chambers, before moving to the North-West in late 1991. Graham has had a diverse Chancery/Property/ Insolvency practice and over the last few years he has been consistently listed as a Leading (Band 1) Junior by Legal 500. He is a member of Atlantic Chambers based in Liverpool. Robert Bourns - Chair of the Board of The Law Society of England & Wales Robert is currently Chair of the Board of The Law Society of England & Wales. With over 40 years in practice as a Solicitor, he believes strongly in and advocates the power of a truly diverse and inclusive Profession. Robert was appointed a Deputy Lord Lieutenant to the County of Bristol in 2014 and Vice Lord Lieutenant in 2019.

Victoria Roberts, 18 St. John Street Chambers Victoria joined Chambers in February 2020 as a member of the Business and Property team, with expertise in Chancery and Commercial matters, and Insolvency. She appears regularly in the Chancery Division of the High Court. Victoria has extensive experience in mis-selling cases with a particular leaning to consumer loans and car finance up to High Court level and Victoria also undertakes Equine cases including cases relating to the sale of horses. Charlene Gisele Bourliout, Primal Health Coach Charlene went to Cambridge University and then to a top Law School and fi nally her dream job as a Litigator at a top international law fi rm, and she thought being a lawyer was her dream job, but the reality was that her health deteriorated to the point where she burnt out. Things had to change! Now a certifi ed Coach-Consultant, specialising in burnout prevention and sustainable highperformance. She is committed to helping individuals and businesses maximise their sustainable potential by optimising wellness, building resilience and optimise performance. Brian Boehmer, Partner, Lockton Insurance Brian is a Partner at Lockton specialising in Professional Indemnity Insurance for all professions, particularly for Solicitors, IFA's, Insurance Brokers, and Surveyors. In addition to managing a portfolio of clients, he has a leading role in negotiations with insurers. Brian has a wealth of experience in structuring and administrating group insurance solutions - most recently for the Quality Solicitors group. Ashley Wynne, Barrister, No 5 Chambers Ashley is a specialist in fi nancial remedy applications and associated areas including provision for children under Schedule 1 of the Children Act and fi nancial disputes between cohabitees under the Trusts of Land and Appointment of Trustees Act. He has extensive experience of high value cases in all the above areas at all levels, up to and including the Court of Appeal and is consistently ranked in the top band as a leading junior in both Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.