Tickets are now on sale for the ACL London Annual Conference, where we continue our 2026 theme: resilience in costs practice. Building on the success of Manchester, this year’s programme focuses on how costs lawyers can thrive amid evolving rules, rising caseloads, and increasing scrutiny.
Our afternoon keynote, delivered by Lady Justice Cockerill, will explore the role of resilience in navigating the modern costs landscape — a must‑attend session for anyone shaping or responding to change within the profession.
Join us in London for expert speakers, practical workshops, and strategic discussion at the ACL’s flagship event of the year.
Confirmed conference speakers are:
- Lady Justice Cockerill
- Senior Costs Judge Jason Rowley
- Joanne Powell – Government Legal Department (tbc)
- Costs Judge Paul Joseph
- Steven Green – Irwin Mitchell LLP
- Nicholas Lee & Lucy Hodgkins – CADR
- Fraser Barnstaple – Kings Chambers
- PJ Kirby – Gatehouse Chambers
- Jacqui Connelly – Cost Lawyer Standards Board
Judicial Q&A Panel:
- Senior Costs Judge Jason Rowley
- Costs Judge Paul Joseph
- District Judge Justin Evans
- Deputy Costs Judge Erica Bedford – Hailsham Chambers
- Deputy Costs Judge Kevin Latham – Kings Chambers
We are pleased to continue the inclusion of a choice of breakout sessions:
- Solicitors Act Assessments
- Mediation
- tbc
Take advantage of our connections and community by networking with colleagues old and new over post conference drinks and canapes kindly sponsored by Hailsham Chambers. We have introduced a drinks only ticket to allow colleagues to join conference attendees from the day.
A discount code for accommodation at the venue is available. Details will be provided on your booking confirmation.
Timings, speakers and topics may be subject to change. All photographs taken during the event remain the property of ACL and may be used in marketing material both print and online. Newly Qualified ticket rate applies to ACL Training Students qualifying within the last 12 months. Early Bird rate ends 13/10/26.