As we settle into 2025, future changes in the legal costs sphere are, as ever on the horizon. The retirement of Senior Costs Judge Gordon-Saker marks the end of an era, and the start of new challenges for his successor. The legal sector in general faces a period of uncertainty pending the outcome of consultations started under the previous government, and the methodology for the assessment of hourly rates and the fees of medical reporting agencies are also areas likely to remain under scrutiny.
We are confident that Costs Lawyers will continue to adapt, providing valuable support to help their clients and the wider legal profession navigate these new challenges.
The ACL Conference is one of your best opportunities to consolidate your knowledge of key costs issues which continue to shape the future of our profession, by hearing from leading practitioners and members of the judiciary, participating in specialised breakout sessions, and networking.
We are delighted to welcome to Manchester acting Senior Costs Judge Jason Rowley as Keynote speaker, supported by a host of eminent Counsel, Costs Lawyer and Judiciary speakers backed up with breakout sessions from our Special Interest Groups.
Confirmed conference speakers are:
- Jason Rowley, Senior Courts Costs Office
- Kevin Latham, Kings Chambers
- Gemma McGungle, 18 St John Street Chambers
- Victoria Weinrich-Cooke, MRN Solicitors
- Andrew Lyons, 12 King’s Bench Walk Chambers
- Paula Walkden, Irwin Mitchell
- Regional or District Costs Judge – tbc
We are pleased to continue the inclusion of a choice of breakout sessions:
- Seamus Kelly, Carter Burnett – Fixed Recoverable Costs
- Paul Seddon, Seddon Legal Costs – Legal Aid
- Jennifer James, Senior Courts Costs Office – Court of Protection
Take advantage of our connections and community by networking with colleagues old and new over post conference drinks and canapes.
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 ACLT Students qualifying within the last 12 months. Early Bird rate ends 16/04/25.
