Civil Justice Section members get free access to two half-day Section conferences as part of their Section membership every year. The April conference covers issues including relief from sanctions, damages-based agreements and costs budgeting
Join expert speakers such as Mr Justice Ramsey, Gordon Exall, Tony Guise and Keith Etherington for a detailed examination of the pressing issues affecting litigators, which aims to cut through the confusion and uncertainty currently afflicting our profession.
As well as unique presentations on key issues including relief from sanctions post-Mitchell, damages-based agreements and costs budgeting, delegates will have the chance to quiz our speakers both during and after the conference.
If you want to get an insight into the latest developments, as well as an industry-leading look at what’s coming next, book your place at our conference today.
The conference is accredited for 2.25CPD hours.
15.00 - 15.30 Registration & refreshments
15.30 - 15.35 Chairmans welcome
Stephen Mason, chair, Civil Justice Section
15.35 - 15.50 Keynote session
Justice Ramsey
15.50 - 16.40 Panel discussion 1: Relief from sanctions: can I avoid the blood bath?
Gordon Exall, Barrister, Zenith Chambers, Leeds
David Marshall
16.40 - 16.55 Plenary session: Cost budgeting - tool kit
Tony Guise, director, Guise Solicitors
17.25 - 18.05 Hot topics:
- Single county court
- Payment by account
- IT and the civil courts
- DBA: what are they good for?
David Greene
Keith Etherington, solicitor, Slater and Gordon
Paul Downer, HMCTS
Tony Guise, director, Guise Solicitors
18.05 - 18.10 Closing remarks
Stephen Mason, chair, Civil Justice Section
Why attend?
This event is aimed at the following:
- Litigation solicitors working in law firms
- Litigation solicitors working within an in-house legal department
- Consultants and experts in EU commercial litigation
Booking fees
- Members of Civil Justice Section = Free of Charge
- PC holders working for NFP £15 + VAT = £18
- PC Holders £75 + VAT = £90
- Price Non PC Holders £175 + VAT = £210
- Junior Lawyers 0-3 years PQE £50 +VAT = £60
- Student and trainees £40 +VAT = £48
