Beesley Lecture: The future of legal services

The Institute of Economic Affairs' 21st Annual Series

13th October 2011, Institute of Directors, London

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Speakers include:

Jonathan Djanogly MP

Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, Ministry of Justice

David Edmonds

Chair, Legal Services Board

Nicholas Green, QC

Brick Court Chambers

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Conference overview:

Topics to be addressed include:

Bringing in new business structure models - what does this mean for the legal sector?
Regulation of alternative business structures - what are the roles and responsibilities?
Benefits of ABS and more competition - is there a potential for stimulating growth?

The IEA's Beesley Lectures are a series of eight annual lectures covering regulated industries in the UK. Taking place every Thursday between 22nd September and 10th November this year, the events will begin with registration at 6.30pm at the Institute of Directors. Delegates are encouraged to network over refreshments until 7pm, when the lecture will commence. An industry-leading speaker will address the audience for one hour and a specialist will give a short response before handing over to the floor for further discussion. Each lecture will end at 8.45pm with refreshments.