ABSs are here - are you ready?

The Law Society Regional events: May- June 2011

2 CPD hours per session.

Overview

In one of the biggest changes to the delivery of legal services, the Legal Services Act allows for the introduction of Alternative Business Structures (ABSs). These enable legal professionals and non-lawyers to share management and control of a practice and will allow outside investment and ownership of law firms.

It is essential that all members are prepared and we encourage attendance at these important seminars. So, how will this affect you? And, are you ready?

Who should attend?

• Session 1 - For members thinking of setting up as an ABS
• Session 2 - Advice on business models to help member firms to secure their competitive futures
• Session 3 - For members who wish to successfully exit the profession

The Speakers

• Colin Abrahams, Baker Tilly
• George Bull, Head of Tax and Professional Practices, Baker Tilly
• Paul Falvey, Baker Tilly
• Tony Guise, Director, Guise Solicitors
• Nick Jarrett-Kerr, Jarrett-Kerr Consulting

Programme:

Session 1 - Essential advice on setting up or becoming an ABS

This session is aimed at member firms who are considering becoming an ABS. SRA regulated law firms may consider applying to become an ABS from October 2011.

• 10.00-10.30am - Registration
• 10.30-12.30pm - Seminar

Session 2 - Strategic advice on successful business models

This session will provide useful advice on business models that should be considered by firms to help secure a competitive future.

• 1.00-1.30pm - Registration
• 1.30-3.30pm - Seminar

Session 3 - Merger, change management or retirement

This session will help guide members to successfully prepare your firm's ABS response or exit successfully

• 3.30-4.00pm - Registration
• 4.00-6.00pm - Seminar

Dates and locations

• Thursday 26 May - London - The Law Society
• Wednesday 15 June - Bristol - Mercure Holland House Hotel
• Monday 20 June - Cardiff - The Law Society Wales Office
• Tuesday 21 June - Manchester - Renaissance Manchester Hotel

To book and pay

To register for this event online, please go to www.lawsociety.org.uk/events. Select the event you want to attend and click on the 'Booking instructions' tab. You can pay by credit card or cheque. If you pay by credit card your booking will be confirmed immediately. If you reserve a place online and pay by cheque, your booking will be confirmed as soon as we receive the cheque.