Manchester Law Society Family Law Conference

Manchester's Law Society family law conference is back. The morning sessions will cover children law while the afternoon sessions will focus on finance.

09:00   Registration

09:30   Welcome and Introduction
Iwona Durlak, Senior Partner & Co-Founder, IMD Solicitors

09:40   Child Focussed Courts: Panel Discussion
Stacy Fox, Deputy District Judge (Midlands)

10:25    Complex International & Internal Relocation
Andrea Watts, Barrister, 1KBW

11:10    Refreshments and Networking

11:40    Staying Sane in Family Law – Is It Possible?
Annmarie Carvalho, Founder and CEO, TCC

12:25   A Word from Our Sponsors

12:45   Best Practice and Pet Peeves: Advice from a Judge
Her Honour Judge Singleton KC

13:15   Networking Lunch

14:00   AI Governance
Stephen Brown, Managing Director and IT Consultant, Lights-On Consulting

14:45   Alternative Dispute Resolution: Panel Discussion
Sally Harrison KC, Barrister, St John’s Buildings
Maura McKibbin, Accredited Family Mediator
Abigail Bennett, Partner & In-House Counsel at JMW Solicitors, Deputy District Judge

15:30   Refreshments and Networking

15:45   Needs vs Sharing
Andrew Wastall, Barrister, Exchange Chambers

16:30  Cohabitation: Law Upon Separation and Upon Intestacy
Daniele Scanio, Junior Barrister, 18 St John Street Chambers

17:15   Closing Remarks

17:20   Conference Closes

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