New ways to practise law

October 2011: New ways to practise law

At the second Legal Futures conference we invited speakers from a range of non-traditional businesses already providing legal services to share their view of the market and their plans to become ABSs. Delegates also heard panel debates from providers of exciting new brands, networks and referral services outlining the benefits that they offer traditional providers.

See the full list of legal events on the main legal futures event page.

Speakers:

Adam Sampson, Chief Legal Ombudsman


Arlene Adams, CEO, Peppermint Technology


Steve Brooker, Legal Services Consumer Panel


Tony Rand, Founder, Vamco Ltd


Richard Cohen, Chairman, Epoq Group


Charley Moore, Founder, Rocket Lawyer


Anthony Fairhust, Relationship Director, NatWest


George Bull, Head of Professional Practices, Baker Tilly


Tony Pierre, Head of Corporate Finance, Baker Tilly


Professor Stephen Mayson, Director, Legal Services Institute


James Hunt, Founder, Everyman Legal


Jennie Pratt, Partner, Ashton KCJ


Ian Dodd, Co-Founder, Bar Consultancy Network


Denise Nurse, Founder, Halebury


Charles Layfield, Partner, Connect2Law


Ajaz Ahmed, Founder, Legal365


Craig Holt, Chief Executive, QualitySolicitors


Gary Yantin, Founder, HighStreetLawyer.com


Ray Gordon, Founder, face2face solicitors


Guy Barnett, CEO, Lawyers2you Limited


Dan Watkins, Director, Contact Law


Viv Williams, Chief Executive, 360 Legal Group


Useful to hear from and share discussion with a selection of leading players in the industry. This is the best conference to find out about trends in the legal sector.

Delegate – October 2011

 

A very worthwhile and interesting event with thought-provoking content. Clearly carefully planned and relevant to the debate. Excellent!
Delegate – October 2011

 

An eclectic mix of speakers made for an enjoyable and interesting day. Am looking forward the next conference already.
Delegate – October 2011

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