We are delighted to confirm details of our 2026 Annual Employment Conference.
2026 has seen the introduction of significant legislative changes and case law developments which have reshaped key areas of practice. This is an ideal opportunity for employment practitioners to take stock of the latest developments and consider their practical implications.
Join our specialist employment barristers for a full day conference, designed to provide a clear and practical overview of the most significant changes in employment law. Focusing on the issues affecting day-to-day practice, each session will combine expert analysis with practical guidance, while encouraging discussion throughout to ensure delegates leave with valuable, actionable insights.
Date: Wednesday 30th September 2026
Time: 0900-0930 Registration, 1250 – 1350 Lunch, 1700-1830 Drinks Reception
Location: The Exchange, 3 Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 2DR
Cost: £50 + VAT
Speakers will include:
Ed Williams KC, Petar Starcevic, Paul Wilson, Sophie Garner, Elizabeth Hodgetts, Bruce Frew, Francis Mortin, Adele Akers, Sarah Harty, Tamsin Sandiford, Connor Wright and Kyran Kanda alongside a special guest speaker.
Topics to include:
- Can they say that? – Expressing opinions in the workplace: Article 10 ECHR and Unfair Dismissal
- A new approach for changing terms and conditions through collective bargaining – The implications of the Court of Appeal decision in Crabb v TUI
- Partner, employee, or worker? – Looking past the labels to determine employment status
- Perspectives on Alternative Resolution
- Choice of forum: High Court or ET? – In what claims does the choice arise? Which is the better one strategically? How should parallel proceedings be managed? What are the pitfalls to avoid?
- It’s not my fault! – 3rd party and vicarious liability
- Employment Tribunals and Dispute Resolution: Reform to Reality
This seminar is exclusively designed for professional clients. It is not open to members of the public, students, or individuals without relevant professional backgrounds.
