Upcoming Courses

Organiser: DAC Beachcroft

Venue: Aintree Racecourse

Our next Annual Training Event takes place at Aintree Racecourse on Tuesday 3rd October.

Take a look at the programme  NWLC ATE Programme 2023

Bookings are now open to staff from member organisations who should log in to book their place.

Organiser: Geldards

Venue: by Webinar

This session, to be presented by Neil Walker, Partner, Regeneration & Public Sector Commercial Property at Geldards will look at development agreements in regeneration projects and development finance agreements in forward funded projects.

Organiser: Bevan Brittan

Venue: Weightmans, 100 Old Hall St, Liverpool, L3 9QJ

This is the latest in our events especially designed for Junior Lawyers in our member organisations

Join Bevan Brittan and award winning coach – Donna Smith, as we develop skills to build resilience and stress management

2.00pm Arrival, light lunch and networking

2:30pm – 3:30pm One-hour interactive masterclass on How to break the cycle of burnout in your legal career: this masterclass will take delegates through six key principles on how to burn bright (not out!) with techniques which can be applied straight away

This Masterclass is for junior lawyers who are wondering:

• How to deal with the feeling of having too much to do and not enough time to do it!
• How to take back control of their day, their week, their life before it is too late and they burn out!

3:30pm – 4pm Refreshments & networking break

4:00pm – 5:00pm One-hour, fully facilitated and guided Burn Bright Mastermind session

Organiser: DAC Beachcroft

Venue: by Webinar

EMPLOYMENT TRIBUNAL PROCESS AND TYPES OF CLAIMS:

• What is the tribunal process
• Common types of claim can be brought in a tribunal including Unfair Dismissal, Wrongful Dismissal, Discrimination claims, Whistleblowing
• Employment Tribunal awards and statistics

TUPE:

• Identifying a relevant transfer
• Who Transfers?
• What transfers: The rights and liabilities of employees
• Employers’ duties to inform and consult
• Changing legal terms and working conditions

EMPLOYMENT LAW HORIZON:

• Key cases / legislation to look out for

Presenters – Philip Harman & Roxanne Cullinan from DAC Beachcroft

Organiser: Bevan Brittan

Venue: by Webinar

In this online session we will look into why PFI expiry matters, including discussing key publications. We will discuss the main actions which need to be undertaken in preparation for expiry of a PFI project (IPA guidance is to commence preparations at least seven years in advance). In particular we will cover the following key themes in connection with PFI expiry.
•           Strategy, Governance & resourcing
•           Future Services
•           Contract awareness and management
•           Relationship management and disputes
Your presenters are Olivia Blessington, Partner; Judith Hopper, Partner, Bevan Brittan

Organiser: Weightmans

Venue: by Webinar

Weightmans take a look at public inquiries and their relevance to local authorities including the Covid inquiry and the Sheffield Trees non-statutory inquiry.
Your presenter is Henry Bermingham, Partner

Organiser: DAC Beachcroft

Venue: by Webinar

In this one hour training session, Ed Williams, Legal Director from DAC Beachcroft will cover:

• Minimising the risk of challenge in the run up to standstill
• Responding to requests for further information
• Responding to complaints
• Key risks and mitigation strategies
• Key features of procurement litigation

Organiser: Bevan Brittan

Venue: by Webinar

The Procurement Act is expected to take effect in October 2024. This session will provide a one hour update on the Act and the relevant secondary legislation, with a focus on what local authorities need to do to prepare.
Your presenter is Fran Mussellwhite, Partner, Bevan Brittan