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Monday 23 January 2012
2pm

LEGAL REPRESENTATION IN THE WORKPLACE

Recent case law developments on legal representation in the workplace require you have the most up-to-date and competitive tools and strategies to represent employers and trade unions. Hear from an expert employment barrister on recent issues, including human rights in the workplace, the procedures for disciplinary proceedings and remedies available.

David Reade QC,
Littleton Chambers

Tuesday 13 December 2011
On Demand

CULTURAL CHANGE

The implementation of alternative business structures (ABSs) will see dramatic change for the legal profession as a whole as well as significant change to the culture of law firm. Learn what to expect with a change in culture and key strategies to manage the change effectively.

Paul Mendelle QC,
25 Bedford Row
Jeremy Dutton , Director
Huron Consulting Group

Tuesday 13 December 2011
On Demand

VALUATION OF PROFESSIONAL PARTNERSHIPS

Adopting an ABS structure is relatively simple but becoming an ABS is likely to change the attitude and culture of the partnership, and how to value that partnership for external investment is an important first step.

Christopher Clark, Partner
BDO
Paul Mendelle QC,
25 Bedford Row

Monday 12 December 2011
2pm

AN UPDATE ON FRAUDULENT AND EXAGGERATED CLAIMS
A guide to the legal issues which can arise where allegations of fraud or exaggeration are made in civil cases and in particular those involving personal injury.

Marcus Grant,
Temple Garden Chambers

Monday 12 December 2011
On Demand

BREAK CLAUSE CONDITIONS

All tenancy conditions must be strictly complied with and it is irrelevant that a tenant?s non compliance has not detrimentally affected a landlord. However, in view of the principle of strict compliance with conditions it is important for the tenant, if possible, to qualify any condition.

Mark Warwick,
Selborne Chambers
Nicholas Trompeter,
Selborne Chambers

Thursday 08 December 2011
On Demand

LOCALISM ACT

The reform of the planning system with the introduction of the Localism Act is the most significant change for many years.Ensure you know how to navigate the new legislation.

Craig Howell Williams QC,
Francis Taylor Building
Meyric Lewis,
Francis Taylor Building
Jeremy Pike,
Francis Taylor Building

Tuesday 06 December 2011
On Demand

RISK-BASED APPROACH TO REGULATION IN PRACTICE

Explore the move to outcomes-focussed and risk-based regulation, focussing on the new regulatory systems in place for providers of legal services, and how they will operate for alternative business structures and traditional law firms.

Juliet Oliver, Partner
Field Fisher Waterhouse LLP
Paul Mendelle QC,
25 Bedford Row

Monday 05 December 2011
On Demand

INJUNCTIONS AND RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN INTERIM RELIEF

Interim relief is a crucial weapon for litigants involved in commercial proceedings. Understanding the recent principles used by the courts in assessing whether or not to grant an interim injunction is vital and knowing what strategies to employ in your day-to-day litigation work is the key to success.

Steven Gee QC,
Stone Chambers
Nicholas Vinneall QC,
4 Pump Court

Friday 02 December 2011
On Demand

EXTERNAL INVESTMENT

With the Legal services market poised for transformation, external investment will be a catalyst for change and 2011-12 will see significant external capital raised. What do you need to do to engage and prepare?

John Llewellyn-Lloyd, Head of Mergers & Acquisitions
Espirito Santo Investment Bank
Paul Mendelle QC,
25 Bedford Row

Thursday 24 November 2011
On Demand

DEBT ENFORCEMENT- PREPARING FOR THE CHANGES

In light of the tough economic climate, the Government is constantly looking for cost-effective solutions. The forthcoming amendments to the Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Act 2007 and other proposed changes to debt enforcement regulations will have implications for both debtors and creditors. This essential update will guide you through the forthcoming changes and help you to navigate the debt enforcement system in an efficient and cost-effective way.

Claire Sandbrook, CEO
Shergroup
Nicholas Vinneall QC,
4 Pump Court

Wednesday 23 November 2011
On Demand

APPEALS - HINTS AND TIPS FOR WHEN CASES GO WRONG

Gain critical tips and strategies from expert barristers on the procedures of appeals, including how to identify the correct grounds of an appeal, how to satisfy the test, and progress an appeal case successfully. Ensure you are prepared for the key steps and costly traps to avoid in this highly complex area.

Nicholas Vinneall QC,
4 Pump Court
James Leabeater,
4 Pump Court
James Purchas,
4 Pump Court

Monday 21 November 2011
On Demand

SENTENCING UPDATE 2011

With new guidelines on sentencing in the pipeline, and revised guidelines constantly emerging, are you prepared for the changes? The expert speakers will explore the key developments in sentencing and guide you through the complexities surrounding the new and revised guidelines.

Dr David Thomas QC LLD,
2 Bedford Row

Thursday 17 November 2011
On Demand

TOWN & VILLAGE GREENS

There is an increasing volume of applications to register new greens as a means to delay or prevent development
The controversy which such applications often attract, the cost of the determination process on the parties affected, and the impact of a successful registration on the landowner, has given rise to concern and has led to a current consultation on changing the law.

Richard Honey,
Francis Taylor Building
Annabel Graham Paul,
Francis Taylor Building
Philip Petchey,
Francis Taylor Building

Tuesday 15 November 2011
On Demand

ADVISING AT POLICE STATIONS - THE ESSENTIAL UPDATE

The amendments to the PACE Codes of Practice and the recent case law on arrest and necessity are just some of the key developments that will be explored in this essential update. The experts will walk you through the implications of recent developments and provide you with the tips and tools you need when advising at police stations.

Anthony Edwards, Senior Partner
TV Edwards LLP
Professor Ed Cape, Professor of Criminal Law and Practice
University of the West of England

Tuesday 08 November 2011
On Demand

CONFISCATING CRIMINAL PROCEEDS: PROPERTY AND BENEFIT

Legislation broadening the scope for confiscating criminal proceeds took effect 1 July 2011. The aim of the new legislation is to provide the police and the DPP with more effective tools to combat organised crime. Find out what the legislative changes mean and how you can prepare for the challenges ahead.

Professor David Ormerod,

Rudi Fortson QC,
25 Bedford Row
Ivan Pearce,
Fulcrum Chambers LLP and 33 Chancery Lane

Monday 07 November 2011
2pm

EQUAL PAY IN THE CIVIL COURTS
Andrew Short QC and Naomi Ling consider the developing caselaw on equal pay in the civil courts.

Andrew Short QC,
Outer Temple Chambers
Naomi Ling,
Outer Temple Chambers

Monday 17 October 2011
2pm

UPDATE ON BRINGING AND DEFENDING HIGHWAY CLAIMS
Update on the most important cases and issues which have arisen in highway cases in the last few years.

Andrew Hogarth QC,
12 Kings Bench Walk
Daniel Tobin,
12 Kings Bench Walk
Jamie Clarke,
Hardwicke

Monday 12 September 2011
2pm

A GUIDE TO DRAFTING SCHEDULES AND COUNTER SCHEDULES IN EMPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY CASES
A guide to some of the tricky areas in drafting schedules and counter-schedules in both of these areas.

Andrew Buchan,
Cloisters
Paul Epstein QC,
Cloisters

Monday 18 July 2011
2pm

RETIREMENT AND END OF CAREER ISSUES
Thomas Croxford discusses retirement and other end of career issues

Thomas Croxford,
Blackstone Chambers

Monday 20 June 2011
2pm

ASBESTOS CLAIMS
As we enter perhaps the last few years of claims arising from asbestos-related disease, this webinar provides a comprehensive guide to bringing and defending such claims and the intricate legal and medical difficulties they involve.

Andrew Ritchie QC,
9 Gough Square
Shahram Sharghy,
9 Gough Square

Monday 09 May 2011
2pm

DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION UNDER THE EQUALITY ACT
James Laddie and Claire Darwin discuss disability discrimination under the Equality Act 2010

Claire Darwin,
Matrix Chambers
James Laddie,
Matrix Chambers

Monday 04 April 2011
2pm

A GUIDE TO OCCUPATIONAL DISEASE
A guide to recent and important case law in occupational disease personal injury claims.

Jamie Clarke,
Hardwicke

Monday 07 March 2011
2pm

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL PROCEDURE
John Bowers QC and Gavin Mansfield explain the less common aspects of tribunal procedure, including late ET3s, deposits, applications and costs.

John Bowers QC,
Littleton Chambers
Gavin Mansfield,
Littleton Chambers

Monday 07 February 2011
2pm

GUIDE TO COSTS IN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS
A guide to some of the general principles in relation to costs as well as comment on the latest case law from one of the countrys leading barristers in this area.

Nicholas Bacon QC,
4 New Square

Monday 10 January 2011
2pm

STRIKES & INDUSTRIAL ACTION
Andrew Stafford QC and Damian Brown discuss strikes & industrial action including union immunity, remedies against a union and injunctions.

Gavin Mansfield,
Littleton Chambers
Damian Brown,
Littleton Chambers

Monday 13 December 2010
2pm

SPINAL INJURIES AND CHRONIC PAIN
A guide to providing a better understanding of the application of the medicine to the law in spinal injury and chronic pain cases.

Marcus Grant,
Temple Garden Chambers

Monday 08 November 2010
2pm

EQUAL PAY UPDATE

The issues surrounding equal pay are contentious and ongoing. It is a crucial time for both public and private sector organisations to take practical action to identify and address the inequalities. This session will provide you with the tools and strategies you need to narrow the pay gap and manage the issues affecting pay in this rapidly changing area.

John Cavanagh QC,
11KBW
Richard Leiper,
11KBW

Monday 25 October 2010
2pm

GUIDE TO EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY CASES
Update on recent cases in relation to employers' liability as well as a guide to some of the more general points on this area from two leading barristers.

Andrew Hogarth QC,
12 Kings Bench Walk
Daniel Tobin,
12 Kings Bench Walk

Monday 20 September 2010
2pm

STRESS CLAIMS IN EMPLOYMENT AND PERSONAL INJURY CASES
A guide to the law in the two overlapping jurisdictions of personal injury and employment stress claims.

Andrew Buchan,
Cloisters
Paul Epstein QC,
Cloisters

Monday 12 July 2010
2pm

DISCRIMINATION UPDATE
Sean Jones and Julian Milford discuss and answer questions on recent developments in discrimination law, including the Equality Act 2010.

Sean Jones,
11KBW
Julian Milford,
11KBW

Monday 21 June 2010
2pm

A GUIDE TO PROBLEMATIC AREAS OF ROAD TRAFFIC LITIGATION
A guide to some of the trickier areas which arise with road traffic cases including the duty and standard of care, the issue of seatbelts, motorcycles, junctions, children and uninsured drivers.

Shahram Sharghy,
9 Gough Square
Andrew Ritchie QC,
9 Gough Square

Monday 10 May 2010
2pm

EMPLOYMENT DISPUTES INVOLVING EMPLOYEES WHO WORK ABROAD
Thomas Linden QC & James Laddie discuss the latest cases on the extent to which employees working abroad are covered by UK employment laws.

Thomas Linden QC,
Matrix Chambers
James Laddie,
Matrix Chambers

Monday 19 April 2010
2pm

A GUIDE TO CREDIT HIRE
A guide to the main issues which arise in a credit hire case for both Claimants and Defendants.

Aidan Ellis,
Temple Garden Chambers
Tim Kevan, Ex-barrister
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Monday 15 March 2010
2pm

BRINGING AND DEFENDING RESTRICTIVE COVENANT CASES
A guide to bringing and defending restrictive covenant cases.

Jeffrey Bacon,
Littleton Chambers
Adam Solomon,
Littleton Chambers

Monday 08 February 2010
2pm

SPECIAL DAMAGES IN PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
A guide to fighting some of the main heads of special damages in personal injury cases for both Claimants and Defendants.

Jamie Clarke,
Hardwicke

Monday 18 January 2010
2pm

FIRING SENIOR EXECUTIVES
Andrew Stafford QC & Gavin Mansfield discuss strategies and tactics for negotiating and litigating high-value dismissals of senior executives.

Andrew Stafford QC,
Littleton Chambers
Gavin Mansfield,
Littleton Chambers

Monday 07 December 2009
2pm

FRAUDULENT AND EXAGGERATED CLAIMS
A guide to the legal issues which can arise where allegations of fraud or exaggeration are made in civil cases and in particular those involving personal injury. Subjects covered will include: making and defending such allegations, burden of proof, illegality and abuse of process, ex turpi causa, low speed impact cases and contempt of court and perjury.

Marcus Grant,
Temple Garden Chambers

Monday 09 November 2009
2pm

RELIGIOUS DISCRIMINATION CLAIMS IN THE TRIBUNAL
A guide to the current interpretation to discrimination on grounds of religion or belief claims before Tribunals.

Jill Brown,
Outer Temple Chambers
Benjimin Burgher,
Outer Temple Chambers

Monday 05 October 2009
2pm

HOLIDAY INJURY CLAIMS
A guide to injury claims arising whilst on holiday abroad.

Matthew Chapman,
1 Chancery Lane

Monday 07 September 2009
2pm

A REVIEW OF THE CURRENT LAW ON VICARIOUS LIABILITY OF EMPLOYERS FOR THEIR WORKERS (EMPLOYMENT LAW & PI WEBINAR)
Paul Epstein QC and Andrew Buchan present a review of the current law on vicarious liability of employers for their workers.

Paul Epstein QC,
Cloisters
Andrew Buchan,
Cloisters

Monday 20 July 2009
2pm

APPEALS
Thomas Linden QC shares his experience in appealing tribunal decisions, giving practical and tactical advice.

Thomas Linden QC,
Matrix Chambers

Monday 15 June 2009
2pm

PRODUCT LIABILITY CLAIMS
A practical guide to bringing and defending product liability claims.

Augustus Ullstein QC,
39 Essex Street
Christian Du Cann,
39 Essex Street

Monday 11 May 2009
2pm

AGE DISCRIMINATION: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
James Laddie considers recent developments in age discrimination, highlighting tribunal trends and giving practical advice on bringing and defending age discrimination claims.

James Laddie,
Matrix Chambers

Monday 20 April 2009
2pm

BRINGING AND DEFENDING HIGHWAY CLAIMS
A practical guide to bringing and defending claims arising on the highway.

Andrew Hogarth QC,
12 Kings Bench Walk
Daniel Tobin,
12 Kings Bench Walk

Monday 09 March 2009
2pm

WHISTLEBLOWING
Tom Croxford describes recent developments in Public Interest Disclosure Act claims, and answers your queries on whistleblowing issues.

Thomas Croxford,
Blackstone Chambers

Monday 23 February 2009
2pm

AN UPDATE ON CIVIL PROCEDURE
Barristers with expertise in civil procedure and costs provide an update on the significant recent developments both in the rules and case law on civil procedure as well as tips on litigating such points. In particular, they will cover: service, admissions, amendments, disclosure, exaggerated claims and the various developments in costs.

Jamie Clarke,
Hardwicke
PJ Kirby,
Hardwicke Building

Monday 12 January 2009
2pm

UPDATE ON TRANSFERS OF UNDERTAKINGS
A timely and practical explanation of recent TUPE developments.

Martin Fodder,
Littleton Chambers
Gavin Mansfield,
Littleton Chambers

Monday 01 December 2008
2pm

SUBTLE BRAIN INJURIES: ARE WE MISSING THEM?
Following the recent groundbreaking case of Williams v Jervis no personal injury lawyer can afford not to know about this subject. Whether you work for claimants or defendants it is essential to spot the warning signs of subtle neurological brain injuries early on and to litigate accordingly. This webinar provides an essential and practical guide to the subject.

Marcus Grant,
Temple Garden Chambers

Monday 10 November 2008
2pm

EQUAL PAY UPDATE
One of the UKs leading specialists in equal pay cases explains the latest raft of judgments in this rapidly changing area.

John Cavanagh QC,
11KBW

Monday 13 October 2008
2pm

MIB CLAIMS: PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE
Few areas of personal injury law bring as many technical difficulties as those involving the Motor Insurers Bureau. This lecture provides the practical advice needed to be able to advise clients in such cases.

Andrew Ritchie QC,
9 Gough Square

Monday 15 September 2008
2pm

PROVING AND DISPROVING PSYCHIATRIC INJURIES
Psychiatric injuries are one of the most common forms of injury or disability claimed and often give rise to much controversy in employment and personal injury litigation. This webinar provides a guide to help those trying to prove such injuries/disabilities as well as also showing how such assertions may be challenged.

Dr David Gill, Consultant Psychiatrist
consultant psychiatrist, Harley Street
Dr Peter Ellis,
7 Bedford Row
Yvette Genn,
Cloisters

Monday 07 July 2008
2pm

DISABILITY DISCRIMINATION - RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
Recent developments in disability discrimination.

Thomas Linden QC,
Matrix Chambers
James Laddie,
Matrix Chambers

Monday 23 June 2008
2pm

A GUIDE TO SPORTS INJURY CLAIMS
Whether its player on player liability or that of referees and organisers, sports personal injury is now something of which personal injury practitioners not only need to be aware but also versed in its specific principle.

Richard Davies QC (1948-2008),

Jonathan Bellamy,
39 Essex Street

Monday 12 May 2008
2pm

EMPLOYMENT STATUS
A practical guide to recent cases on employment status, including tips on how to argue that workers fall into one category or another.

David Reade QC,
Littleton Chambers
Michael Duggan,
Littleton Chambers

Monday 07 April 2008
2pm

A GUIDE TO CREDIT HIRE
A guide to the main issues which arise in a credit hire case for both Claimants and Defendants.

Andrew Edis QC,
2 Hare Court
Aidan Ellis,
Temple Garden Chambers
Tim Kevan, Ex-barrister
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Monday 10 March 2008
2pm

GUIDE TO EMPLOYEE COMPETITION IN THE ABSENCE OF RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
Thomas Croxford discusses how to prevent departing employees from competing when there are no (or problematic) restrictive covenants in place.

Thomas Croxford,
Blackstone Chambers

Monday 25 February 2008
2pm

GUIDE TO COSTS IN CIVIL PROCEEDINGS
A guide to some of the general principles in relation to costs as well as comment on the latest case law from two of the countrys leading barristers in this area.

Nicholas Bacon QC,
4 New Square
Rob Marven,
1 Temple Gardens

Monday 21 January 2008
2pm

SEX DISCRIMINATION AND MATERNITY RIGHTS
Few areas of law arouse such passion in the workplace as sex discrimination and maternity rights. One of the country’s leading experts in this area will provide practical tips on litigating sex discrimination claims, and explain difficulties and ambiguities in this fast-changing and complex area of law.

Dinah Rose QC,
Blackstone Chambers

Monday 10 December 2007
2pm

GUIDE TO FATAL ACCIDENT CLAIMS
A guide to getting it right when it comes to both bringing and defending fatal accident claims from two leading specialist barristers in this area.

Christopher Wilson-Smith QC,
Outer Temple Chambers
Eliot Woolf,
Outer Temple Chambers

Monday 12 November 2007
2pm

AGE DISCRIMINATION: ONE YEAR ON
With a years worth of age discrimination claims going through the litigation process, David Reade QC considers the impact of the new laws and current views on best practice.

David Reade QC,
Littleton Chambers

Monday 15 October 2007
2pm

GUIDE TO CLAIMS FOR GRATUITOUS AND LOCAL AUTHORITY CARE
A practical guide to this increasingly tricky area from two leading barristers who appeared in the case of Sowden v Lodge.

Lizanne Gumbel QC,
1 Crown Office Row
Henry Witcomb,
1 Crown Office Row

Monday 17 September 2007
2pm

CONTRACTUAL ISSUES IN EMPLOYMENT LAW
The impact of contractual issues in employment litigation.

James Laddie,
Matrix Chambers

Monday 20 August 2007
2pm

GUIDE TO EMPLOYERS LIABILITY CASES
Update on recent cases in relation to employers liability as well as a guide to some of the more general points on this area from two leading barristers.

Allan Gore QC,
12 Kings Bench Walk
Daniel Tobin,
12 Kings Bench Walk

Monday 16 July 2007
2pm

NEW TUPE: ONE YEAR ON
The law surrounding the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) (?TUPE?) Regulations is complex and is constantly evolving. This session will provide you with a full update on the latest case law and developments, and give you practical guidance on what to expect for your organisation, ensuring you limit your liability and manage the risk of TUPE claims.

Dr John McMullen, Doctor
Watson Burton

Monday 11 June 2007
2pm

GUIDE TO DRAFTING SCHEDULES AND COUNTER-SCHEDULES.
How to get the most out of your Schedules and Counter-Schedules from two leading barristers and the authors of "Personal Injury Schedules".

Andrew Buchan,
Cloisters
William Latimer-Sayer,
Cloisters

Tuesday 01 May 2007
2pm

RESTRICTIVE COVENANTS
Kate Brearley and Selwyn Bloch, authors of the leading textbook "Employment Covenants and Confidential Information", discuss current issues relating to the enforceability of post-termination restrictive covenants, related areas and future trends.

Kate Brearley, Partner
Stephenson Harwood
Selwyn Bloch QC,
Littleton Chambers

Monday 16 April 2007
2pm

GUIDE TO LITIGATING A CASE TO TRIAL
Tips on litigating cases to trial for both claimants and defendants from two of the countrys top personal injury solicitors.

Colin Ettinger, Partner
Irwin Mitchell
Neil McLaughlin, Partner
Morgan Cole

Monday 12 March 2007
2pm

EQUAL PAY
A discussion of the impact of the 6,000 Equal Pay cases and appeals arising from the North-East equal pay litigation.

John Bowers QC,
Littleton Chambers


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