Launch of Legal Aid Matters - by Justice Alliance
Jul
18
7:00 PM19:00

Launch of Legal Aid Matters - by Justice Alliance

To celebrate the 70th birthday of legal aid on the 30th July 2019 Justice Alliance has gathered together 70 legal aid cases from 70 contributors, including: Lady Hale , the Secret Barrister, prominent lawyers, ex-lawyers, champions of legal aid and also people who have had the benefit of legal aid. The pamphlet, `Legal Aid Matters` is a journey of the evolution of legal aid and highlights how legal aid has contributed to the development of the law over the past 70 years.

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Association of Costs Lawyers Legal Aid Group Spring Seminar 2019
Mar
11
10:00 AM10:00

Association of Costs Lawyers Legal Aid Group Spring Seminar 2019

As a member of the ACL's Legal Aid Group Executive Committee, I will be helping to host this event. 

Speakers include:

  • Richard Miller - The Law Society - the workings and purpose of the CCCG meetings with the LAA

  • Matthew Howgate - Matthew Howgate Consulting - GDPR update

  • Chris Minnoch - new Chair of the LAPG - LASPO review and update 

  • Steve Jepson - Costs Lawyer - update of LAA criminal costs

  • Stephen Barker, Rob Damaio and Antony Leal from the LAA will present on current changes and CCMS updates and the ever popular advance questions and answers session

  • Antony Leal - Following an ongoing review by the CCFS (VHCC Events) Focus Group Antony will be reflecting on common issues and providing clarification on them

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Costs Forum in Aid of Sheila Chapman
Dec
10
10:30 AM10:30

Costs Forum in Aid of Sheila Chapman

Murray Heining, experienced costs lawyer and trainer, is running an informal costs forum on Monday 10 December at the Hilton in Milton Keynes, in aid of previous secretary of the Association of Costs Lawyers. The costs forum will include a lengthy review of solicitor and client costs.

The event will run from 11:00 to 17:00 with registration from 10:30 and will attract CPD hours. The cost per delegate is £50 and includes a festive lunch and the usual teas and coffees.

If you are interested in attending then please email Murray at murray@murrayheining.co.uk

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Association of Costs Lawyers Legal Aid Group Seminar Autumn 2018
Sep
10
10:00 AM10:00

Association of Costs Lawyers Legal Aid Group Seminar Autumn 2018

  • Radisson Blu Hotel, Birmingham (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

As a member of the ACL's Legal Aid Group Executive Committee, I will be helping to host this event. 

Speakers include:

Anthony Leal – LAA Solicitor – Update on CCFS

Stephen Barker - LAA Finance Technical Lead - Drop-in session and Q&A

Matthew Gold - Matthew Gold & Co Ltd Solicitors - Non- Family VHCCs

Matthew Howgate – DG Legal – GDPR Update

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Sep
11
10:00 AM10:00

Association of Costs Lawyers Legal Aid Group Seminar Autumn 2017

  • Crowne Plaza London The City (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

As chair of the ACL's Legal Aid Group, I will be hosting this event.

The ever-popular event for all those working and interested in legally aided costs is back. With senior Legal Aid Agency staff speaking and running a one-to-one drop in session, this is a chance for attendees to resolve some of their more problematic legal aid issues. Hear from the experts and network with others in the legal aid field.

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