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Junior Litigators’ Forum 2025
5-6 June 2025
Lowry HotelManchester
5-6 June 2025|Lowry Hotel, Manchester

Junior Litigators’ Forum

ConTrA and Informa Connect bring you the 2nd edition of our 'Staycation' focused on trusts and estate issues for the junior litigator


Alongside an insightful agenda, enjoy unrivalled networking activities providing the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends and make new lasting connections

2024 Attendee

The Junior Litigator’s Forum was a fantastic event, with very informative talks and great opportunities to network. Thank you!

Agenda highlights for 2025:

This year's agenda is focused on practical tips and take-home knowledge for the junior litigator. The programme includes detailed panel discussions on:

  • Forfeiture and assisted dying
  • Court of Protection for beginners
  • Negligence in Will drafting
  • Family law and contentious interplay
  • Removing trustees & executors
  • All you need to know about costs
  • Preparing for cross-examination & evidence
  • ADR in practice
  • Dealing with mistake and rectification claims

Meet our keynote speakers

Mary Jackson - LawCare

A former corporate lawyer, Mary is now a Training Consultant for LawCare. In 2017, she qualified as a BACP Counsellor inspired by her LawCare helpline work.

Mary will deliver a fascinating keynote address on 'Dealing with vicarious trauma as a lawyer' and the effects that clients' personal circumstances can have on their advisors.

Lord Michael Briggs - Justice of the Supreme Court

Lord Briggs of Westbourne became a Justice of the Supreme Court in October 2017.

He will join us for a keynote conversation with our chairperson, Giles Richardson KC, on his experiences in the courtroom and will share advice for junior litigators.

Join us to establish your profile and further your career prospects in 2025

The speakers

In keeping with ConTrA's ethos of championing up-and-coming speakers, our agenda will be led by a mix of senior industry figures and rising stars.

Our stellar speaker lineup will deliver invaluable insights on complex topics over two jam-packed days.

The networking

Make the most of your experience by joining us for plentiful networking opportunities in informal settings.

Establish connections with our speakers and other delegates over drinks at the hotel and continue the conversation at our social activity.

The attendees

Who should attend? Any junior litigator or trustee involved in trusts and estates.

The conference is made for the next generation of the contentious trusts sphere. Join us to establish your profile and further your career prospects.

2024 Attendees included:

Irwin Mitchell

Mishcon de Reya

Farrer & Co

Boodle Hatfield

Michelmores

5 Stone Buildings

Mills & Reeve

Birketts

Grant Thornton

Wilberforce Chambers

Forsters

Carey Olsen

Shakespeare Martineau

Womble Bond Dickinson

Serle Court

Payne Hicks Beach

Collas Crill

JMW Solicitors

Radcliffe Chambers

XXIV Old Buildings

Charles Russell Speechlys

New Square Chambers

Freeths

Selborne Chambers

Ashfords

Taylor Wessing

Stewarts

Lamb Chambers

Stevens & Bolton

MFG Legal Services

Withers

Clarion Solicitors

Roythornes

Fladgate

Ten Old Square

Serjeants' Inn Chambers

RWK Goodman

Maisto e Associati

St John's Chambers

Boodle Hatfield

Interested in getting involved?

Get in touch with us today to discuss a sponsorship and exhibition package that can help you demonstrate your knowledge and expertise, generate leads and put your brand in the spotlight.

Contact Marcus Beeby at Marcus.Beeby@informa.com.

CPD Certified

Attendance at this conference may be used to claim CPD from your professional body. The number of hours, or points, may vary from body to body. Upon request, we will supply you with a certificate of attendance to facilitate your CPD submission with your professional membership organisation.