LF Events

PI Futures 2018 took place as the Civil Liability Bill was passing through Parliament, and delegates heard from those involved in putting the claimant case to politicians and discussed the impact on lawyers, claims companies, medical reporting organisations, funders and others involved in the industry.

This years’ Innovation Conference saw a rich variety of entrepreneurs and forward-thinkers share their visions for the future of legal services. Topics included chatbots, acquisition vehicles, multi-disciplinary businesses and new regulation.

Our fifth PI Futures event saw an expert line up to debate the current state of the reform process and what firms can do about it if it does goes ahead, plus a great session on the hot topic of the moment – holiday sickness claims and the opportunity to quiz the Regulators.

It is impossible to ignore the ever-increasing prominence of disruptive technology, with artificial intelligence the favourite topic of conversation. Delegates heard not only how technology is going to get better and more sophisticated but how to blend both the present and the future, looking at some of the exciting developments in legal businesses that are happening now.

At our fourth PI Futures conference, delegates heard about the current position with the reform agenda, what to consider if you are thinking about leaving the market altogether and how to claim a greater share in the market looking to a positive future.

At this year’s Annual Innovation Conference, delegates explored the hot issue of artificial intelligence and how it is being applied to the law now and in the future. AI might seem a long way in the future for most, but as a marker for the transformational impact technology is likely to have on the legal world, it is a powerful notion.

Delegates at this year’s PI Futures not only explored new structures and operators, but how to keep personal injury a profitable line of work, while ensuring access to justice for injured people.

At the second Click to Client conference, we introduced key players in the industry to share their wisdom and know-how on everything from confronting the digital challenge and the best digital marketing techniques to following through client calls and the key to client satisfaction.

The first Legal Futures Regulation and Compliance Conference brought together issues concerning the Solicitors Regulation Authority, Bar Standards Board and other regulators, foreshadowing the enactment of 2007 Legal Services Act.

This year’s Legal Futures Conference reflected more than ever how the face of the legal market is changing, and how entrepreneurs – both with a legal qualification and without – are the driving force behind this.