Law Conference 2012

Date: 20-22 September 2012
Location: Celtic Manor Resort, Coldra Woods, Wales

You are invited to attend Law Conference 2012, the first of what promises to become a landmark annual event for the legal services industry.

Both members of the Law Society and those who work with the profession will find a wealth of information, ideas and inspiration on offer during this two day conference. The sessions will cover a spectrum of issues facing modern law firms and you can tailor the sessions you attend to suit the needs of your business. Topics to be covered include:

• new business models - one year on
• globalisation: challenges and opportunities
• technological changes: impact on the legal sector
• business strategy for successful law firms
• strategic issues facing general counsels
• employment issues
• mediation
• civil litigation in the post-Jackson world
• commercial property issues
• competition law/ commercial law issues
• regulation
• risk

Why you should attend

• be inspired by practical, relevant sessions that will educate, excite and enrich your professional development
• hear from expert speakers from the legal profession, as well as some very special guests
• connect with professionals working in your field, business leaders and potential clients
• enjoy a champagne drinks reception and gala dinner with a distinguished keynote speaker

This year's conference will be at Celtic Manor Resort, a five star golf resort and spa, accessible by air, road and train.

Programme executive committee

Robert Bourns, senior partner, TLT
Sunita Dhawan, head of Events and Publications, the Law Society
Richard Fleck, CBE, Herbert Smith
Kate Harris, events and marketing specialist, the Law Society
Mark Jeffries, senior partner, Mills & Reeve
Neil Kinsella, chief executive, Russell Jones & Walker
Christopher Saul, senior partner, Slaughter & May
Graham Vinter, general counsel, BG Group plc

Conference information

Conference fees

The conference fee includes all administration, access to speakers' presentations, refreshments, and lunches as indicated in the programme, as well as the welcome reception on Thursday evening. The fee does not include accommodation - delegates are responsible for booking this directly with the hotel, or the gala dinner on Friday evening.

All conference fees are excluding VAT.

A limited number of reduced price places are available at this event for practising certificate holders who are not in remunerative employment, or who work in a university. For more information, please contact the Events Unit on +44 (0)20 7316 5700 or email events@lawsociety.org.uk.

A group discount is available for six or more attendees from the same company booking at the same time. For more information please contact the Events Unit +44 (0)20 7316 5700 or email events@lawsociety.org.uk.

No refunds will be given after 24 August 2012

Booking your place

Please complete and return the booking form (PDF 229kb) if you wish to attend the conference. A conference brochure (including all programme information) will be available in February 2012.

If you have any further questions relating to this event please email annualconference@lawsociety.org.uk

Conference venue

The Celtic Manor Resort is set in 1400 acres of panoramic parkland in the beautiful Usk Valley, the resort offers all the conveniences that you would expect from a world-class hotel. In each of the guest rooms the emphasis is on space, elegance and comfort.

Each room features individually controlled air-conditioning and heating, work desk, minibar, hairdryer, pay-TV, cable TV, fax and high-speed internet access. The resort also benefits from a spa, swimming pool and world-class golf course.

The Celtic Manor Resort
Coldra Woods, The Usk Valley, Newport,
South Wales, NP18 1HQ, UK
T +44 (0)1633 413 000
F +44 (0)1633 412 910
www.celtic-manor.com

See travel information for the venue

Accommodation

Delegates are responsible for making their own accommodation arrangements. We have negotiated special rates with both the Main Resort Hotel and the Manor House Hotel.

Please complete and return the hotel booking form (PDF 233kb) to secure your accommodation at the conference.

Please note: the hotel rates stated on the booking form are available until 1 August 2012, subject to availability. After 1 August 2012 the hotel may continue to accept bookings subject to availability, but they may not offer the special conference rate.

Social events

Thursday 20 September
19:00-22:00 - welcome drinks and canape reception
This will be a relaxed informal evening which will allow delegates to catch up with friends, and network with colleagues.

Friday 21 September
19:30-22:30 - conference gala dinner (additional cost of £75)
This is a black tie event with an after-dinner speaker. The evening begins with a drinks reception, followed by a three course dinner with wine.

Exhibition and sponsorship

The Annual Law Conference 2012 is the premier event for the UK's legal profession. We expect around 300 delegates to attend. During the conference all breaks will take place within the exhibition area, so exhibitors and sponsors will be assured of dedicated time with all attendees.

If you are interested in booking an exhibition stand please contact Kate Harris on +44 (0)20 7316 5572 or email kate.harris@lawsociety.org.uk.

If you are enquiring about sponsorship opportunities, please contact David McKeever on +44 (0)20 7316 5598 or email david.mckeever@lawsociety.org.uk for further information.