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London Family Law Annual Update Conference
7 CPD - £75

CPD 7 CPD  •  All Essential Updates  •  £75
Date Wednesday, October 28, 2026
9:00am Registration – 4:30pm Finish
Venue Mary Ward Conference Centre,
Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9SN
   
Time Seminar Speaker Photo / Logo
9.00 Registration And Coffee
9.30 Welcome Steve Kennedy. Solicitor. Law Friends.
Steve KennedyLaw Friends
9.35 Money, Motive And Credibility In The Age Of Ai Sapna Shah. Barrister. 33 Bedford Row.
Sapna Shah33 Bedford Row
10.15 Non-Molestation And Occupation Orders In Private Children Proceedings Rabia Mir. Barrister. 33 Bedford Row.
Rabia Mir33 Bedford Row
10.55 Coffee
11.20 Fact-Finding Hearings And Disclosure Gayle Bisbey. Barrister. 33 Bedford Row.
Gayle Bisbey33 Bedford Row
11.55 Ten Top Tips For International Family Lawyers Sarah Lucy Cooper. Barrister. Thomas More Chambers.
Sarah Lucy CooperThomas More Chambers
12.30 Lunch
1.30 TBA Jacob Gifford Head. Barrister. Thomas More Chambers.
Jacob Gifford HeadThomas More Chambers
2.15 Part 25 Applications For ISW: Strategy, Law And Advocacy Milad Shojaei. Barrister. 33 Bedford Row.
Milad Shojaei33 Bedford Row
2.50 Coffee
3.15 Video Callout For Kindness Ambassadors Valerie Charbit. Barrister. Red Lion Chambers & Nicola Shannon KC. Furnival Chambers.
Valerie CharbitRed Lion Chambers
Nicola ShannonFurnival Chambers
3.20 TBA Alison Munroe KC. Garden Court Chambers.
Alison Munroe KCGarden Court Chambers
4.00 Course Certificates And Close    
  Post Conference Drinks    
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Dear friends and colleagues,

Following the outstanding response to last year’s Family Law Conference, the Law Friends team returns on Wednesday 28 October 2026 for Day Three of Law Friends CPD Week.

This full-day event offers seven CPD hours for £75 and brings together leading family law practitioners for focused, practical training.

Practical Training for Family Law Professionals

Shaped by last year’s delegate feedback, the programme features detailed sessions chosen for their direct relevance to everyday practice.

Each speaker is a practising specialist, selected for their up-to-date expertise, practical insight, and engaging presentation style.

Speakers from 33 Bedford Row

  • Sapna Shah: Money, Motive and Credibility in the Age of AI
  • Rabia Mir: Non-Molestation and Occupation Orders in Private Children Proceedings
  • Milad Shojaei: Part 25 Applications for ISWs: Strategy, Law, and Advocacy
  • Gayle Bisbey: Fact-Finding Hearings and Disclosure

Additional Sessions from Thomas More Chambers

  • Sarah Lucy Cooper, Thomas More Chambers: Ten Top Tips for International Family Lawyers
  • Jacob Gifford Head: A returning Law Friends favourite, presenting a further specialist session.

Closing Session by Kings Counsel at Garden Court

The conference concludes with a special session from King’s Counsel Allison Munroe of Garden Court Chambers.

Collectively, we are Law Friends.

A Full Day of Essential Family Law Updates

With participation from some of the absolute best people practising in Family Law, delegates can expect a thorough and practical programme covering the key developments affecting practice in 2026.

Our focus is on substantive, relevant training delivered by experienced practitioners who understand the realities of day-to-day Family Law work.

Detailed, Practical and Relevant to Your Workflow

Our conferences are designed to provide more than a simple legal update. Expect detailed sessions, practical insight and clear guidance that can be taken directly back into your work.

We would be delighted to welcome you and your colleagues to Day Three of Law Friends CPD Week.

The Law Friends production team will also be filming the event for the benefit of those who cannot attend.

Book your conference place for just £75

Check out our reviews below and book now for just £75.

Tickets include all-day tea, coffee, and biscuits, together with a certificated course pack and comprehensive notes for all sessions. Join us for post conference drinks to continue the conversation.

If you enjoyed last year’s conference, please tell your friends!

We look forward to welcoming you,

With kindest regards,

Law Friends

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Delegate Reviews from This Conference Last Year

“Very engaging, knowledgeable speakers with topical issues. Content was very useful for everyday practice.”

Jessica Fallon – Hine Solicitors

“Excellent speakers and excellent value for money.”

Miranda Seaman, Consultant Solicitor – London Solicitors – 100% score

“So informative. Every topic produced information that was thought-provoking and enhancing.”

Maria Cox – MTG Solicitors – 100% score

“The conference was amazing. Each of the speakers was able to bring light to the most common issues. It helped us to understand how to overview the case and highlight our clients’ best interests.”

Christine Tembo – Montas Solicitors

“Informative and interesting. Pitched for established as well as new practitioners. Very well worth attending. Thank you!”

Gerard Hall – Hetherington's

“Very interesting and informative, with engaging speakers and comprehensive notes.”

Claudia Parks, Director – CSP Family Law

“Excellent talks. Excellent speakers.”

Shobha Aziz, Counsel – Great James Street Chambers

We very much look forward to seeing you on the day!

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