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Conference programme - Thursday 14 April 2011
Future of Legal Services Forum 2011:
Adapting to change, evolving to prosper
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Thursday 14 April 2011
Chancery Court Hotel London, UK
08.00 Registration and coffee
08.30 Welcome from chairman
Stuart Popham, partner, Clifford Chance & chairman, TheCityUK
08.45 Keynote: The Legal Services Act: the final countdown
The impending implementation of the final parts of the Legal Services Act is leaving the market with plenty to consider. Hear views from the leading minister behind the Act on what the profession can expect and what the ultimate impact will be. Is the Act proving to be a catalyst for change or do firms naturally need to adapt?
Jonathan Djanogly MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice
09.15 Panel discussion: Building a firm of the future
Legal service providers continue to generate fresh and exciting ways to serve their clients. Hear first-hand experiences from long established practices as well as the new entrants to the market to see where we are heading.
- What will the deal makers and deal breakers be for clients going forward?
- Will it be necessary to build a brand?
Neville Eisenberg, managing partner, Berwin Leighton Paisner
Craig Holt, chief executive, Quality Solicitors
Professor Mari Sako, professor of management studies, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
David Pester, managing partner, TLT
10.15 City regulation: Progress report
Changing and moving at a faster pace than ever before, it is vital that the regulatory framework remains fair and robust. This session will focus on the key initiatives behind recent changes under the Act and the SRA's new regulatory regime in the context of the City. How do City firms shape up and can they keep up with the ever changing regulatory environment?
Nick Eastwell, chief adviser on City law firms, Solicitors Regulation Authority
Chris Perrin, executive partner and general counsel, Clifford Chance
11.15 Coffee break
11.45 Interactive focus groups
A. Addressing the real issues behind Legal Process Outsourcing
With the recent SRA review of Legal Process Outsourcing (LPO) regulation, this session will look at the risks and challenges that are likely to emerge over the coming years, as LPO becomes more commonly widespread. Hear the reasoning behind recent ground-breaking LPO moves that are hitting headlines.
Sonya Leydecker, global head of dispute resolution, Herbert Smith
Duncan Weston, managing partner, CMS Cameron McKenna
B. The Bar: Gearing up for change and broadening horizons
Is the Bar well placed to adapt to the evolving legal market? Where do we see the Bar heading and where should it be going? Discussion will focus on new and innovate ways of capitalising on opportunities presented by the Act, including ProcureCo vehicles, Legal Disciplinary Partnerships and competing with solicitors for client work.
Nicholas Green QC, past chairman, The Bar Council
Michael Todd QC, vice chairman, The Bar Council
C. Partner moves: Protecting and trading the human capital of a firm
What do new legal structures mean for legal teams? This session will take a look at the impact of the Legal Services Act on the legal services market generally. The session will focus on the position of individual lawyers, heads of teams and other professionals both in traditional law firms and in ABS structures. Areas to be covered will also include talent retention, restrictive covenants, garden leave and enforcing damages.
Rachel Khiara, partner, Addleshaw Goddard
13.00 Lunch
14.00 Law firm finance in the ABS world
What do secured lenders and financial advisors to law firms think about new business structures? To what extent do these business altering decisions impact on their creditors? Hear how ABSs are not only changing the way in which firms are considered for funding, but also how the profession is being perceived as a whole.
Chris Marston, head of professional practices, Lloyds TSB Commercial
George Bull, head of tax and professional services, Baker Tilly
15.15 The Big Legal Debate
See two legal heavyweights go head-to-head in a debate over where the legal sector is heading. Is being a good lawyer good enough?
Chris Saul, senior partner, Slaughter and May
Philip Wood, special global counsel, Allen & Overy
16.15 Closing remarks from chair
Stuart Popham, partner, Clifford Chance & chairman, TheCityUK
16.30 Close of conference
HOW TO BOOK
To reserve your place at the Future of Legal Services Forum 2011, call Steve Hands on +44 (0)20 7004 7460 or email legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com
