Election Court 2025

The Election Court 2025 was held at the boutique Watermans’ Hall. The Officers for the coming year 2025-2026 were elected: Master: Virginia Cannon Senior Warden:   Simon Davis Junior Warden:    Gareth Ledsham Stewards:   Lee McLernon and Dominic Griffiths   Clerk:   Kerri Mansfield JP Hon. Treasurer:   Rupert Jones Beadle:   Anthony Parker      

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City of London Solicitors Crest
Calling all In-House CLSC Members!

Symposium with the SRA Updated Guidance for In-house Solicitors Thursday 28th November 2024, 4.00 p.m. The SRA is publishing updated guidance for in-house solicitors, who account for around a quarter of all solicitors. It addresses the unique challenges and issues facing in-house solicitors working across a range of employers and sectors. The guidance was developed…

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The Master with Liam Symonds, winner of Wig & Pen 2024
Winner of the 2024 Wig & Pen Prize announced

2024 Wig & Pen Prize for pro bono legal work awarded to Freshfields’ Liam Symonds Liam Symonds, Associate in Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer’s Dispute Resolution practice, has been awarded the 2024 Wig & Pen Prize in recognition of his dedication to pro bono legal work and his commitment to supporting marginalised communities. This year, Liam led…

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