London Family Law
Annual Update Conference
7 CPD - ÂŁ75
7 CPD
All Essential Updates
ÂŁ75
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
9:00am Registration – 4:30pm Finish
Mary Ward Conference Centre, Tavistock Place,
London WC1H 9SN
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 ÂŁ75 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 ÂŁ75
Check out our reviews below and book early at the reduced rate of just ÂŁ75, here.
www.lawfriends.net
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
Course Features
- Full practice-focused law updates for all practitioners across the jurisdiction
- Suitable for paralegals, trainees, solicitors, pupils, and barristers
- 7 CPD courses covering all essential updates, new laws, practice, and procedure
- All practice-focused seminars presented by hand-picked Law Friends ambassadors
- Big room, large-screen HD visuals
- Professional audio-visual film crew working to broadcast quality
- Comfortable seating at cabaret-style tables
- Summaries, strategies, toolkits, and skills bringing you up to date on best practice
- Q&A and post-seminar discussion with speakers available after all seminars
- Easily accessible state-of-the-art Central London location
- Quick check-in and early get-out
- Full venue air-conditioning
- All-day tea, coffee, and biscuits included
- Delegate pack included
- 7-CPD course completion certificate included
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!
