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Butterworths Legal Services Act (Sep 10)

Examining the likely impact of ABSs in October 2011 – an opportunity or a threat?

Introduction

As publisher of Butterworths Guide to the Legal Services Act 2007, we are delighted to invite you to attend the second conference in this landmark series. Once again chaired by James Thorne of Farrer & Co this timely conference features key industry, regulatory and private practice individuals who will be on hand to answer the following burning questions.

  • What does outcomes-based regulation mean in practice?
  • How will ABSs be regulated?
  • How should I prepare for consolidation of the profession?
  • What is the best business model to use when structuring an ABS?
  • What factors influence private equity firms to invest?
  • How will the Act impact on the Bar?
  • What might the industry look like in 5 year’s time?

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Event details


Date:

Wednesday 29 September 2010

Location:

Millennium Knightsbridge
London, SW1X 9NU

6 CPD
Hours

Benefits

Attend this strategically timed one day conference to:

  • Receive an update from the SRA on what outcomes-based regulation means in practice
  • Discuss whether the introduction of ABSs will lead to consolidation of the market
  • Debate which business model lends itself best to structuring an ABS
  • Gain an understanding of what factors influence private equity firms and banks to invest in a law firm
  • Analyse the impact of ABSs on outsourcing and acquisitions

Who Should Attend

  • Managing and senior partners
  • Heads of Chambers
  • Banks and private equity investors
  • Companies looking to enter the legal market
  • Anyone else involved in partnership law or professional discipline and regulation

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