Family Law Conference 2026
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16/07/2026
Family Law Conference
Thursday 16th July 2026
Spire Barristers are thrilled to return to Cloth Hall Court for this year’s Family Law Conference, which includes refreshments throughout the day and a 2-course lunch.
This is an excellent opportunity to network with legal professionals and stay updated on the latest developments across the spectrum of family law.
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When: Thursday 16th July from 8.30 am
Where: Cloth Hall Court, Leeds (See map below)
Price: £75.00 plus VAT (FREE for Local Authority attendees, contact events@spirebarristers.co.uk)
Agenda:
8:30 AM – 9:00 AM Arrival and Breakfast
9:00 AM – 9:10 AM Welcome and introduction
9:10 AM – 10:00 AM Public Law Update Erin Cook
10:00 AM – 10:50 AM ‘Top tips for managing 100k and bigger’ Ashley Lord, Alison Davenport
10:50 AM – 11:10 AM Refreshment Break
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM How Abstinence and real-time monitoring services support cessation programmes LEXTOX
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Lunch
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM The Cycle Is a Lie: An ISW on Repeat Proceedings Vincent Peart, ISW
1:45 PM – 2:35 PM Beyond the credentials: Who is the real deal? Experts in Family Proceedings Brett Davies
2:35 PM – 3:00 PM Refreshment Break
3:00 PM – 3:50 PM Open Justice Behind Closed Doors: Transparency, Privacy and Media Scrutiny in Family Courts Ashley Lord
3:50 PM – 4:30 PM Panel Discussion chaired by Jacqueline Thomas KC with Taryn Lee KC, Darren Howe KC, Brett Davies, Ashley Lord and Erin Cook
4:30 PM Close
Alongside talks from our specialist public law barristers, we are honoured to have two incredible guest speakers:
- Angharad John, Reporting Scientist Team Manager at LEXTOX
Lextox has provided hassle-free drug, alcohol, abstinence and DNA testing to family law professionals across the UK since 2011. Every year we support over 17,000 practitioners, meaning we are well placed to understand the unique and specific needs of the sector. - Vince Peart, Independent Social Worker for the Family CourtIndependent Social Worker with thirteen years’ post-qualification experience in child and family work, including over a decade within care proceedings and the Family Court.Vince Peart | Independent Social Worker | Family Court Assessments
If you have any questions or to receive your discount code, contact our Events team at events@spirebarristers.co.uk
We hope you can join us.
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Spire Barristers Training
Our barristers host regular online seminars aimed at Children and Adult Social Care professionals throughout the calendar year, covering a range of topics covering the latest legislation and practical guidance. We also host training seminars and webinars in Education Law.
To register your interest in any of the Seminars in our Spire Barristers Training 2026 program, please book via the event page or contact events@spirebarristers.co.uk for more details.
Other training events
In addition to our Children & Adult Social Care Training, Family and Public Law expert Jacqueline Thomas KC and Reagan Persaud also present and contribute to a number of accredited Seminars through MBL Training; including preparation for complex findings of fact hearings and also safeguarding care leavers.