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In this month’s Bulletin we have a special feature which shines the spotlight on some of the work done by our wonderful committees, of which we have 14 in total. They are the heart of our legal community and are the engine room for so much of the work that Birmingham Law Society does for the benefit of our members and their clients. The contributions that feature later in this magazine were written before the Coronavirus had taken hold in Europe. Since that time, a number of our committees have sprung into action to address challenges that the pandemic poses within their area of expertise. For example, our Property and Development Committee have raised concerns and have been party to national conversations about the impact of the virus on conveyancing contracts where a party having to self-isolate can impact on timescales between exchange and completion.

Meanwhile, our Pro Bono Committee has offered its support to the national response to the increased legal need amongst vulnerable groups, which the ongoing situation will inevitably give rise to. It is also hosting a local discussion to address this issue in the region. These are just some examples of the ways that I have seen our legal community come together over the last week. I am sure there will be countless more examples in the weeks and months to come.

I would like to take this opportunity to wish my successor, Inez Brown, all the very best as she takes over as President. Despite doing so in these most challenging of times, I have no doubt she will serve the Birmingham legal community excellently and will ably supported by her fellow Officers.

Finally, I wish each of you, your colleagues and loved ones the very best for the coming months. I hope you remain safe and well and I look forward to the many opportunities that lie ahead for our legal community to come together in person once again once we have weathered this storm together.

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2020 LEGAL AWARDS POSTPONED

Due to the developing situation surrounding coronavirus, a decision has been made to postpone this year's Legal Awards until Friday 18 September 2020, in ICC Birmingham.

Tickets will remain valid for the new date and if you have any questions please do email: events@birminghamlawsociety.co.uk Further information will follow, and we look forward to welcoming you and announcing the winners on the 18 September. Members should note that, for the timebeing, all other members' events are also postponed.

Please refer to www.birminghamlawsociety.org.uk for up to date information.

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