Past Events
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The Quincecare duty: a view from the Supreme Court
2nd November 2023 Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, Exchange House, Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EG This talk will deal with the implications of Stanford v HSBC and of the Supreme Court’s subsequent decision in Philipp v Barclays, two of the most significant decisions of recent years in the field of banking litigation.
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The Battle of The Bar 2023
26th September 2023 The Trinity Bell, 18-22 Creechurch Lane, London EC3A 5AY The Junior LSLA and LCLCBA are delighted to invite you to the inaugural Battle of the Bar! In a first of its kind event, junior barristers will compete in a no holds barred* oratorical Battle Royale. The chosen few will trade verbal blows in their pursuit of taking home the prestigious crown of BotB Champion 2023.
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LSLA Summer Party 2023
13th September 2023 Florattica London, 11-15 Minores, London EC3N 1AX Join us to enjoy drinks, canapes and networking at this Florattica London
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Litigation funding: where are we now?
12th September 2023 Hogan Lovells International LLP, Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FG It is clear that litigation funding as a part of the London litigation market is here to stay. But has litigation funding lived up to its early promise? Where are we now? And how do industry insiders see litigation funding developing in the coming years?
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I lied, but you were not deceived: knowledge and awareness in fraud and misrepresentation
12th July 2023 Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, Exchange House, Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EG This talk deals with the developing area of the law regarding the requirement for claimants in deceit and misrepresentation to prove that they were aware of and understood the alleged representation.
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Junior LSLA Summer Party
6th July 2023 Yauatcha City, Broadgate Circle, London, EC2M 2QS Following last year’s success the JLSLA is delighted to invite members and guests back to the fabulous Yauatcha City to join us in celebrating the beginning of the summer in style. The evening will include a great selection of drinks, food (meat and vegetarian), and the perfect ambience to celebrate the start of the balmy party season. This event is kindly sponsored by FTI Consulting and Rational Enterprise.
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Bank Collapses – what was different in the 2023 cases of SVB and Credit Suisse?
27th June 2023 Herbert Smith Freehills LLP, Exchange House, Primrose Street, London EC2A 2EG Banking collapses give rise to two questions: what was the cause? And how do we prevent similar collapses in future?
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Freezing Injunctions, Disclosure Orders and Third Parties
30th May 2023 Hogan Lovells International LLP, Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FG In the investment world, ‘cash is king’, but in the litigation world, ‘documents are king’. Our speakers will be looking at some of the issues which arise when parties seek to obtain documents from third parties, especially in the context of cross-border disputes, and discussing some recent developments in this area.
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Mediation and Negotiation - What Junior Lawyers Need to Know
24th May 2023 Baker McKenzie LLP, 100 New Bridge Street, London, EC4V 6JA The Junior LSLA is pleased to announce that it will be holding a panel discussion and networking evening focussing on mediation and negotiation skills, looking at principles and practice of mediation, the art of negotiation and practical tips.
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LSLA AGM Dinner 2023
10th May 2023 Hogan Lovells International LLP, Atlantic House, Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2FG LSLA members are invited to the AGM Dinner. This year the speaker will be the Right Honourable Dominic Grieve KC, former Attorney General, MP and Chair of the Intelligence and Security Committee. The occasion is an opportunity for our speakers to talk more frankly and openly than is customary as the speech is under the Chatham House rule.
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