United Kingdom Legal Events Calendar
Oct 3, 2013
Conference
Conference
COLP & COFA conference 2013
London, United Kingdom
When you first agreed to take on the COLP role it is likely that you were primarily concerned with how to identify a material breach and when exactly to report it. With the official guidance largely suggesting that this will be a case of individual and intuitive judgement, following the move to outcomes-focused regulation (OFR), it is really not surprising that many COLPs and COFAs would prefer th...Ark Group
Oct 7, 2013
Course
Course
LLM in Maritime Law delivered by distance learning over 12 months
Distance Learning, United Kingdom
The only LLM in Maritime Law delivered solely by distance learning This maritime LLM top up route allows students who have passed the Lloyd’s Maritime Academy and London Metropolitan University Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Law distance learning course to obtain a master's qualification. The LLM enables you to develop an advanced understanding of a specialist area of maritime law. It is suita...Lloyd's Maritime Academy
Oct 8, 2013
Training
Training
Into Africa: Opportunities and risks in the African legal market
London, United Kingdom
Africa's shifting landscape creates opportunities for international law firms that can offer expertise in much needed but currently under-served areas of law. Can your law firm afford to miss our on the lucrative opportunities Africa has to offer? However, it is essential for you to have a comprehensive understanding of the risks and opportunities before you enter the African legal market. This ...Ark Group
Oct 8, 2013
Seminar
Seminar
Legal Education and Training Review - next steps for regulation, skills and competitiveness
London, United Kingdom
This seminar will provide a timely opportunity to consider the future of legal education and training in England and Wales, and is scheduled as legal regulators and policymakers are expected to respond to the Legal Education and Training Review's (LETR) final report - expected later this year. Sessions will bring together key stakeholders working across the current legal education and training fr...Westminster Forum Projects
Oct 10, 2013
Training
Training
Legal project management: Ensure you have the skills to effectively manage client matter
London, United Kingdom
Are you looking to manage client demands efficiently? Now, more than ever, it is essential for you to equip yourself with effective project management skills. Legal service providers are faced with a multitude of challenges and clients increasingly demand law firms 'provide more for less'. Effective project management of legal service delivery is essential to survive and prosper in the current l...Ark Group
Oct 10, 2013
Training
Training
Preparing your firm for international compliance
London, United Kingdom
Does your firm have a global presence? Are you aware of the issues your firm will face with the changes to international compliance? It is essential that solicitors working overseas and any law firm manager or compliance personnel understand these requirements and can demonstrate that their firm’s working practices reflect the regulator's requirements. This webinar provides an explanation of the...Ark Group
Oct 14, 2013
Conference
Conference
World Bribery & Corruption Compliance Conference 2013
London, United Kingdom
Protect your organisation with first-hand advice from 50+ leading regulators and prosecutors, in-house compliance officers and counsel from all over the globe! • Tips for reducing your risks • Industry standards scrutinised • Specific business targeting prosecution trends • Arranging the best defensive compliance policy • Tone at the top; satisfying your board and internal audits • World B...IBC Legal Conferences
Oct 16, 2013
Training
Training
Profit management in a variable pricing market
London, United Kingdom
The issue of pricing remains high on the agenda for those responsible for the financial management of law firms, never more so than now, given the increasingly difficult economic environment faced by firms and their clients. The impact of pricing decisions on profitability is a critical issue and requires a significant change in the way work is managed if profit levels are to be sustained. The de...Ark Group
Oct 18, 2013
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Preparing Effective International Contracts
London, United Kingdom
Those involved with international contracts will find this one day seminar led by Susan Singleton, highly informative. Attendees will: Learn how to ensure that your country's law apply to a contract Hear about the latest developments in international contract law including new EU rules Gain an understanding of the international differences in key areas such as liability and indemnities Take a...Management Forum Ltd
Oct 22, 2013
Training
Training
Postgraduate Diploma in Maritime Law by distance learning over 16 months
By online distance learning, Massachusetts, United Kingdom
The growing demand for education in International Trade and Maritime Law within shipping, trade and the related industries, led to this distance learning course being created 12 years ago. With current demand possibly even stronger than before this Postgraduate Diploma continues to be the established and respected qualification for the sector. The course will not only increase your understanding ...Lloyd's Maritime Academy
Oct 22, 2013
Conference
Conference
Managing your law firm library and information services
London, United Kingdom
There is no denying it, the library space is changing. Greater pressure is being felt by your peers to deliver better information, be more proactive and literally cut corners and operate in smaller or more virtual spaces. This doesn't mean it is all doom and gloom for information professionals; you are faced with the unique opportunity for growing and transforming your traditional library and embe...Ark Group
Oct 23, 2013
Training
Training
Developing a mobile marketing strategy for law firms: Does your firm really need an app?
London, United Kingdom
4 out of 6 billion people use a mobile phone. Only 3.5 billion use a toothbrush. Is your firm's website mobile optimised? Your firm could be missing out on potential clients if you haven't. As mobile has taken over traditional desk top use, it is essential for law firms to keep up with client needs and ensure they maintain their competitive edge. This masterclass will provides you with an in-dep...Ark Group
Oct 24, 2013
Conference
Conference
Financial Institutions Litigation conference 2013
London, United Kingdom
The Jackson Reforms and the continued fallout from the economic turbulence of recent years have thrown up new challenges for litigators – both in-house and in private practice. Rapidly developing case law, electronic disclosure, spiralling costs, onerous amounts of witness and documentary evidence, the problems of cross-border disputes and difficult subject matter have all combined to make heavy...IBC Legal Conferences
Oct 24, 2013
Training
Training
Effectively implementing a cultural change in your organisation
London, United Kingdom
Is resistance to new processes and tools hindering your organisation's success? Organisations have found that in order to really maximise the implementation of a new system or to make a transformational improvement, people's behaviours need to change. Creating this cultural shift in behaviours is hard and takes a long time to really embed. Thus, more programmes of business change are being set up...Ark Group
Oct 24, 2013
Seminar
Seminar
Next steps for the Intellectual Property Bill
London, United Kingdom
This seminar will provide a timely opportunity to consider what more Government can do to develop an intellectual property (IP) framework that supports innovation, growth and investment in the UK economy. It is scheduled as Parliamentarians scrutinise the Intellectual Property Bill, which aims to bring about wide-ranging reforms to the application and enforcement of patents and design rights. Ses...Westminster Forum Projects
Oct 28, 2013
Training
Training
Management Course Stage 2
London, United Kingdom
Essential for those who wish to develop their understanding of how a successful law firm operates, and the tools required to improve your own development and progression. This is the SRA Management Course Stage 2 which looks at some of the concepts considered in the Stage 1 course from a new perspective, and introduces new topics such as negotiation and business writing skills. It will demonstrate...The City Law School
Oct 30, 2013
Training
Training
Management Course Stage 1
London, United Kingdom
Our comprehensive course helps you to understand what constitutes as a successful law firm. Management Course Stage 1 is the compulsory SRA course that all newly qualified solicitors are required to take following qualification and before the end of their third CPD year. By understanding the goals of your organisation, you will be able to communicate your ideas clearly and effectively at every lev...The City Law School
Nov 5, 2013
Seminar
Seminar
Claims management - regulation, innovation and standards
London, United Kingdom
This seminar will bring together key policymakers, regulators and stakeholders to assess the future of the claims management industry. The seminar is scheduled to assess the impact of recently implemented regulatory reforms affecting the sector - including changes to rules governing referral fees, claim incentives and marketing practices - and possible implications arising from the Ministry of Jus...Westminster Forum Projects
Nov 5, 2013
Training
Training
Using the balanced scorecard to boost your firm's performance
London, United Kingdom
How to effectively measure, monitor and manage the key strategic elements that determine your firm's success. According to the Bain Management Tools and Trends 2013 survey, the balanced scorecard is one of the top five management tools globally. Law firm's can no longer afford to lag behind when it comes to execution of management tools. It is essential for lawyers to be actively engaged in driv...Ark Group
Nov 5, 2013
Conference
Conference
Antitrust Damages in Collective Redress 2013
London, United Kingdom
Antitrust Damages in Collective Redress conference: an absolute ‘must attend’ event for anyone involved in competition, civil and commercial litigation Addressing analysis of the current legal position, emerging trends and practical guidance Anti-trust law is one of the most fast-moving and complex developing areas of law across the globe today. Recent legislative changes have meant that victims...IBC Legal Conferences
Nov 6, 2013
Conference
Conference
Collective Redress 2013
London, United Kingdom
Collective Redress Conference: an absolute ‘must attend’ event for anyone involved in civil, commercial and competition litigation Addressing analysis of the current legal position, emerging trends and practical guidance Litigation in England & Wales has undergone seismic change following the Jackson Reforms, effectively widening claimants’ litigation funding options to include Damages-Based Agr...IBC Legal Conferences
Nov 6, 2013
Training
Training
Business intelligence for law firms
London, United Kingdom
The Finance Director of law firm DMH Stallard recently dubbed his firm's business intelligence system called "BUS" as "bloody useful statistics"*. What information could you be missing out on by not having an effective business intelligence system? If you don't have a comprehensive understanding of where your firm is making its money, how can you develop an appropriate strategy for efficiency an...Ark Group
Nov 6, 2013
Training
Training
Successful rainmaking for lawyers
London, United Kingdom
Can you afford to miss an opportunity to increase your firm's client base? Winning more clients is essential to your firm's profitability. However, it's getting harder to build a strong client following with increasing competition in the legal market. The masterclass is based on 20 years' experience learning what the best rainmakers do. It's a combination of having an organised approach, the rig...Ark Group
Nov 6, 2013
Training
Training
Conducting a compliance audit for your firm
London, United Kingdom
How do you identify risks which arise because of your unique client base, work models etc? How do you demonstrate both internally to the firm's managers, and externally to the SRA, that risk management is working? With ever-increasing regulation changes, firms now have to do much more than just pay lip service to risk management. The SRA now demands that every firm provides evidence of a complia...Ark Group
Nov 7, 2013
Conference
Conference
Professional support lawyer 2013
London, United Kingdom
Your route map to effectively managing internal and client demands in a changing legal landscape. Don't miss this unique event that allows you to benchmark, network and learn directly from your peers!Ark Group
