Past Events
Connect2Law Seminar: 'Property Update 2011'
Location: Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge UB8 1AB
Event Date: Tuesday 22 November 2011 - 4.00pm
This seminar will review the most significant cases of the past 12 months and also consider any legislative or procedural developments of importance to owners, developers, occupiers and their professional advisors. Topics that will be covered include rights to light, obtaining vacant possession for redevelopment, terminal dilapidations claims, effective exercise of break options in leases and tenant insolvency.
This seminar carries 2 CPD points and will be presented by Andrew Olins, Partner, IBB and Jon Mowbray, Partner, IBB.
Open to Connect2Law member firms only. Find out more about the scheme or contact Sarab Bhogal on 01895 207981 or sarab.bhogal@ibblaw.co.uk.
Connect2Law Seminar: 'Employment Law Update’
Location: Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge UB8 1AB
Event Date: Thursday 20 October 2011 - 4.00pm
Employment is always a fast moving area of law. However, there have recently been a number of important developments that are likely to make a particularly significant impact on the employment law landscape. This seminar will focus on these and specifically:
1. The Agency Worker Regulations 2010 - These important Regulations came into force on 1 October 2011. This seminar will provide you with a summary of the key aspects of the Regulations and how they are likely to affect businesses;
2. The proposed Employment Tribunal reforms - The Government has recently made proposals on reforming the Employment Tribunal system. Wider proposals have also been made in relation to workforce flexibility. This seminar will review the Government's proposals and how they may impact on employees, employers and Tribunals;
3. Case law update - We will provide a summary of some interesting recent judgments and the implications of those judgments, particularly focusing on constructive unfair dismissal.
This 1.5 -2 hour seminar will also include a brief question and answer session.
This seminar carries 2 CPD points and will be presented by Jonathan Bruck, senior solicitor, IBB and Erica Humphrey, solicitor, IBB.
Connect2Law Seminar: ‘E-disclosure: new opportunities and challenges for litigators’
Location: Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge UB8 1AB
Event Date: Tuesday 20 September 2011 - 4.00pm
In November 2009, Lord Justice Jackson finalised his review of civil litigation costs, including a proposed change to the Practice Direction in Part 31 of the Civil Procedure Rules to cover the area of disclosure of electronic documents. As a result, and after many revisions, a new Practice Direction 31 B (“PD 31B”) and an accompanying Electronic Documents Questionnaire came into effect on 1 October 2010.
The seminar will:
- introduce the main principles of the technical aspects of PD 31B
- provide guidance about the steps which can be taken to ensure compliance with the new requirements of the ESI Questionnaire
- identify the practical effects of the Questionnaire
- identify the opportunities which can arise for litigators in the area of e-disclosure
- include a detailed review of the Electronic Documents Questionnaire and provide tips on using it.
This seminar carries 2 CPD points and will be presented by John Holden, Head of Forensic Technology, Smith and Williamson. John has over 13 years’ experience in the field and has given expert evidence in the Crown and High Courts on numerous occasions. John has been instructed on many e-disclosure engagements and is well versed on the technical difficulties likely to be encountered when dealing with large volumes of electronic data.
The Chalfont St Giles Show
Location: Chalfont St Giles
Event Date: Saturday 3 September 2011 - 11.00am
IBB Solicitors this year are the proud sponsors of The Chalfont St Giles Show, one of the biggest annual events in Buckinghamshire. The show attracts over 6500 visitors and features an amazing range of entertainment. From Companion Dog Show to belly dancers, from hog roast to Punch and Judy, from spectacular arena attractions to painting contests for tiny tots - its aim first, foremost and always is to provide a really great day out for all the family. The theme for the 2011 Show is "Down on the Farm." It will be held on September 3rd 2011 in Stone and Silsden Meadows, (South of Pheasant Hill) Chalfont St Giles, HP8 4QF. The showground is open to the public from 11:00am. Visit www.csgshow.org for more information.
Connect2Law Seminar: 'Professional Indemnity Insurance Update'
Location: Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge UB8 1AB
Event Date: Tuesday 5 July 2011 - 4.00pm
The seminar will be a chance to discuss:
- current PII market
- how to position yourself to get the best insurance deals (ie. procedural changes)
- advice on filling out the form
- question and answer session
This seminar carries 2 CPD points and will be presented by Brian Boehmer, Director of Professions, Locktons Affinity. Brian has over 10 years’ experience within the Insurance and Financial Services Industry and deals with all professions but has particular expertise in Professional Indemnity Insurance for law firms. He is the author of a number of articles and is a frequent speaker on Professional Indemnity Insurance and cost-effective programs within the insurance marketplace.
Understanding Accounts in Divorce
Location: The Bury, Chesham
Event Date: Thursday 14 April 2011 - 4.00pm
This is a Connect 2 Law event
Constructing Excellence Event - The Retrofit Challenge
Location: London Capital Club, 15 Abchurch Lane, London EC4N 7BW
Event Date: Tuesday 12 April 2011 - 6.00pm
This London Constructing Excellence Club event will look at two examples of recently completed retrofit projects from the domestic and commercial sectors and examine the lessons that have been learned and emerging good practice. The first part of the evening will showcase an East Thames Group domestic retrofit project in Beckton and the second presentation will be from Cyril Sweett who will identity a simple and structured approach to low carbon retrofitting in the non-domestic sector. Attendance is free for members of LCEC, non-members will be asked to make a £10 donation on the door. See details below.
To register for this event please email or call:
Roisin.Fogarty@sheppardrobson.com / 020 7504 1828
The London Constructing Excellence Club (LCEC) is a membership organisation running events for the benefit of the members. Corporate members of Constructing Excellence (CE) may nominate any CE Club (including the LCEC) as their club. In return, CE will pay their club membership fee. For further details please refer to CE's membership information. LCEC encourages members of CE (particularly London based members) to nominate LCEC. LCEC can only grant free admittance to LCEC events to those members of CE who have formally notified the LCEC treasurer (david.hucker@cyrilsweet.com) that LCEC is their nominated club. Individuals may attend LCEC events by making a £10 donation on the door. For more information please click on www.london.constructingexcellence.org.uk.
Brunel Law School & IBB Solicitors present "Recent Developments on Employment Law"
Location: Mead Room, Hamilton Centre, Brunel University, Uxbridge, Middlesex, UB8 3PH
Event Date: Monday 21 March 2011 - 5.00pm
The seminar will:
provide a brief overview of the Equality Act, focusing on a couple of issues that have already arisen;
review the notable cases of 2010 and some of the legislative proposals for 2011 (such as the maternity/paternity issue and the Employment Tribunal reforms);
provide an update on the Agency Workers Regulations that are coming out in October;
look at the abolition of the default retirement age.
Programme
5.00pm: Registration and coffee
5.30pm: Welcome by Prof Javaid Rehman, Head of Brunel Law School
5.45 – 7.00pm: Presentation and Q&A
Preparing the ground for 2011 – what should charities expect?
Location: IBB Solicitors, Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge, Middlesex UB8 1AB
Event Date: Wednesday 19 January 2011 - 4.30pm
Timings: 4.30pm registration, for 5.00pm start. Ends 6.15pm, followed by canapés and refreshments
Charities are under increasing economic pressure. Trustees, chief executives and finance directors have to raise the adequate funds, manage charities’ finances, meet stakeholder demands and at the same time must ensure that they keep on top of the changing regulatory environment. The changes in 2011 will affect the way charities are run. So, how do you make sure your charity is prepared for the challenges 2011 will bring?
This seminar will help prepare for the challenges of the new year, highlighting the themes to be aware of in 2011 and the pitfalls that may lie ahead.
Jo Coleman, partner, and Tim Rutherford, senior solicitor, will provide an update on recent legal changes and consider what 2011 has in store. In particular they will consider the Equality Act, the Bribery Act, the development of public benefit requirements, the Charitable Incorporated Organisations (will 2011 be its year?), and take a look at some of the points that charities are still getting wrong.
Nick Brooks, head of not for profit at Kingston Smith chartered accountants, will look at the impact of the Spending Review on the sector, the changing accounting requirements, the new HMRC powers – the ‘fit and proper persons’ test, and provide a general tax update.
Booking: If you would like to attend this event please contact Sabera Ahmed on 01895 207270 or email sabera.ahmed@ibblaw.co.uk
West London Business property forum lunch
Location: Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED
Event Date: Friday 19 November 2010 - 12.00am
IBB sponsor this series of successful lunches, which provides attendees with an opportunity to network, develop new relationships and keep up to date on the latest developments in West London. It brings together senior people from the property sector. The event starts at 12pm with a drinks reception, followed by a sit-down lunch.
Mark Tamburro, Head of Global Real Estate for GlaxoSmith Kline has been invited to be the keynote speaker.
To reserve your place at this event please register via the WLB website or contact the WLB events team on 020 8607 2500.
Property Update 2010
Location: Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge, UB8 1AB
Event Date: Thursday 11 November 2010 - 4.00pm
This complimentary seminar will review the most significant cases of the last 12 months and also consider any legislative or procedural developments which are of importance to owners, developers, occupiers and their professional advisors. Topics that will be covered include rights to light, obtaining vacant possession for redevelopment, terminal dilapidations claims, effective exercise of break options in leases and tenant insolvency.
To reserve your place at this seminar, please contact Sabera Ahmed on 01895 207270 or email sabera.ahmed@ibblaw.co.uk
Connect2Law - Property seminar: Do I have to complete?
Location: Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge UB8 1AB
Event Date: Wednesday 3 November 2010 - 5.00pm
This seminar carries 1 CPD point and will be presented by Elizabeth Fitzgerald and Adam Rosenthal, Barristers, Falcon Chambers.
Open to Connect2Law member firms only. Find out more about the scheme or contact Sarab Bhogal on 01895 207981 or sarab.bhogal@ibblaw.co.uk.
Connect2Law - Insolvency Law Update
Location: Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge UB8 1AB
Event Date: Thursday 21 October 2010 - 4.00pm
This seminar carries 2 CPD points and will be presented by Stephen Cork, Head of Restructuring and Insolvency, Smith & Williamson.
Open to Connect2Law member firms only. Find out more about the scheme or contact Sarab Bhogal on 01895 207981 or sarab.bhogal@ibblaw.co.uk.
Constructing Excellence Seminar - Project Success Through BIM
Location: London Capital Club, 15 Abchurch Lane, London EC4N 7BW
Event Date: Tuesday 12 October 2010 - 6.00pm
This London Constructing Excellence Club seminar will look at how BIM (building information modelling) can produce benefits by examining the redevelopment of a number of buildings along Regent Street, with Waterman and Sir Robert McAlpine.
Tim Hare, Project Director at Sir Robert McAlpine and Grahame Andrews, Project Director at Waterman Structures Limited will be the keynote speakers.
Attendance is free for members of LCEC. See details below.
To register for this event please email or call:
roisin.fogarty@sheppardrobson.com
020 7504 1828
The London Constructing Excellence Club (LCEC) is a membership organisation running event for the benefit of the members. Corporate members of Constructing Excellence (CE) may nominate any CE Club (including the LCEC) as their club. In return, CE will pay their club membership fee. For further details please refer to CE's membership information. LCEC encourages members of CE (particularly London based members) to nominate LCEC. LCEC can only grant free admission to LCEC events to those members of CE who have formally notified the LCEC treasurer (david.hucker@cyrilsweett.com) that LCEC is their nominated club. Individuals may attend LCEC events by making a £10 donation on the door. For more information please visit http://london.constructingexcellence.org.uk/ or contact Adrian Wilkins on 020 7121 3003 or adrian.wilkins@fgould.com
Connect2Law - Terminal Dilapidations
Location: Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge UB8 1AB
Event Date: Wednesday 15 September 2010 - 4.00pm
This seminar carries 3 CPD points and will be presented by Andrew Olins, Partner, IBB Solicitors.
Open to Connect2Law member firms only. Find out more about the scheme or contact Sarab Bhogal on 01895 207981 or sarab.bhogal@ibblaw.co.uk.
West London Business property forum lunch
Location: Institute of Directors, 116 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5ED
Event Date: Friday 9 July 2010 - 12.00pm
IBB sponsor this series of successful lunches, which provides attendees with an opportunity to network, develop new relationships and keep up to date on the latest developments in West London. It brings together senior people from the property sector. The event starts at 12pm with a drinks reception, followed by a sit-down lunch.
The keynote speaker will be Alastair Baird, Regional Managing Director of Barratt London.
To reserve your place at this event please register via the WLB website or contact the WLB events team on 020 8607 2500.
Dilapidations seminar 2010
Location: Capital Court, Uxbridge
Event Date: Thursday 17 June 2010 - 4.00pm
On Thursday 17th June we looked at the various legal, building surveying and valuation issues that can arise in terminal dilapidations claims and how best to tackle these issues when they arrive.
You can download the slides from the seminar:
Employment Update 2009
Location: Capital Court
Event Date: Tuesday 24 November 2009 - 8.00am
On Tuesday 24th November we looked at employment law developments during 2009 and what 2010 could hold in store. You can download the slides for this seminar:
Connect2Law - Employment Review: Looking back at 2010 and into 2011
Location: Capital Court, 30 Windsor Street, Uxbridge UB8 1AB
Event Date: Wednesday 30 November -0001 - 12.00am
Date TBC October 2010
This seminar carries 2 CPD points and is presented by Justin Govier, Partner, IBB Solicitors.
Open to Connect2Law member firms only. Find out more about the scheme or contact Sarab Bhogal on 01895 207981 or sarab.bhogal@ibblaw.co.uk.
