Introducing the new Corporate and Commercial Law Forum!
We’re delighted to share the launch of the Corporate and Commercial Law Forum: a new Forum established to bring together lawyers across Corporate and Commercial practice areas in Manchester, with the focus being on the non-contentious aspects of these practice areas.
Whether you work in-house or in private practice, we understand the importance of having access to a legal professional community that focuses specifically on your practice area. The overarching goal of the Corporate and Commercial Law Forum is to help foster that community, and to provide a space where we can share experiences, challenges, ideas, and insights in a collaborative environment.
The Forum will aim to meet every couple of months, and will be chaired by:
Chair: Seraphina Wilkins-Tolliday, Senior Associate at TLT LLP
Co-Chair: Matthew Flanagan-Roberts, Senior Legal Counsel at Lookers
What is the Forum all about?
The Forum is built around three core aims:
1. Connection
We want to build a network where Corporate and Commercial lawyers can:
- Get to know one another beyond roles and job titles
- Explore ways to collaborate more effectively (whether between in-house and private practice, or working together on corporate transactions)
- Connect with others in the profession in a setting that’s open and welcoming
2. Support
- Corporate and commercial work can be high-pressure and fast-moving. The Forum aims to offer:
- A space that supports wellbeing and professional resilience
- A sounding board for tricky legal questions or grey areas where a second (or third) perspective can make all the difference
3. Knowledge Sharing
The Forum will be a hub for sharing:
- Market and deal trends, as well as horizon scanning and sector insights
- Updates on key issues that our clients and stakeholders are facing
- Updates from the CMA, barristers’ chambers, recent case law and legislative developments
Who is the Forum for?
The Forum is open to all Manchester Law Society members whose practice is focused predominantly in the areas of Corporate and / or Commercial law. It is for lawyers of all levels, from Paralegal to Partner.
We hope to build a diverse and inclusive Forum, drawing on a range of perspectives and experiences.
Get Involved
If you’re interested in being part of the Forum, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’d like to attend events, contribute to discussions, or help shape the Forum’s future activities, your voice and involvement are welcome! To join the Forum and receive an invite to our first meeting, please contact [email protected].