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The Independent Law Firms Forum brings together managing partners and senior management from independent law firms from across the United Kingdom, Europe and around the world to debate and discuss challenges facing their firms. The event will also include a networking reception on the evening prior to the conference, to allow delegates the opportunity to network with peers from across Europe and forge new alliances. Conference bookings: Moira McCarthy +44 (0)20 7004 7436 or email legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com

At the start of an economic downturn and the onset of enterprise restructurings, there is an increasing emphasis on systems and fee-earner efficiency. The Legal Week Intelligence Technology Report 2009 looks at user perceptions in the top UK firms. What are their impressions of their firms’ technology offerings in terms of speed and efficiency? How well are they supported? How strong are their firm’s green credentials? What are the most and least useful technology tools and how innovative are the teams behind them? All of these questions will be addressed as part of the chaired discussion. Rakesh Kumar, VP Research at Gartner, will share his views on the current issues and technology developments in green technologies and draw on his knowledge of the main drivers for change in enterprises across a range of related sectors. ATTENDANCE AT THIS EVENT IS BY INVITATION ONLY. Contact Paul Birk, 020 7316 9864 or legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com

The Legal Week Private Equity Forum is dedicated to both in-house lawyers working for private equity houses and those in private practice. The event will outline the opportunities to be found amidst the ongoing global financial crisis and highlight the role of in-house counsel in safeguarding for the future. Gain unique insight into the changing landscape for fund structuring, regulatory pressures, attracting gulf investment and other critical strategic management issues. Conference bookings: Moira McCarthy +44 (0)20 7004 7436 or email legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com

In 2009 Legal Week held the inaugural Future of Legal Services Forum with an unprecedented and senior selection of speakers who are involved with the changing landscape of legal services provision. The 2010 event will offer a one-day programme which will focus on the recent consultation conducted by the Legal Services Board relating to regulation of the profession and introduction of the Legal Services Act. The programme will not only consider the impact of Alternative Business Structures, it will also take a broader look at how legal services are changing. Delegates will be given an invaluable insight into what measures they should be taking right now in order to ensure that their firms are fully equipped both to meet the challenges presented by the Legal Services Act and broader changes in the profession to compete more effectively. Conference bookings: Steve Hands +44 (0)20 7004 7460 or legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com

The Legal Week HR Business Briefing is specifically dedicated to HR directors and senior HR managers within leading law firms.

A roundtable discussion for the GCC's leading general counsel, BY INVITATION ONLY. Further information: legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com

The third annual Corporate Counsel Forum Middle East brings together high profile general counsel, senior in-house lawyers and business leaders from the Gulf jurisdictions to debate and discuss the challenges they are facing in a one-day conference. The programme provides a balance of legal and management topics. Conference bookings: Steve Hands +44 (0)20 7004 7460 or legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com

Panel discussion on current issues for the private client sector. The audience will be carefully selected individuals from the private client community. The debate will feature topics such as regulatory challenges, transparency, provision and exchange of information, as well as developments in international financial centres. The audience will actively be involved during a question and answer session.

The Legal Week Strategic Technology Forum is regarded as the elite conference for legal technology leaders and has successfully continued to set itself apart from other IT conferences. The forum aims to deliver discussions grounded in the strategic imperatives of law firms and addresses how the intelligent application of technology can help to not only support but direct business strategy. The programme will incorporate changes in the financial landscape and explore both the risks and opportunities for law firms. Legal Week Events will also take this a stage further and focus on the impact for legal IT. Conference bookings: Steve Hands +44 (0)20 7004 7460 or legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com

DATE TO BE CONFIRMED. Legal Week Private Client Forum Asia is a new half-day conference for senior private client lawyers. To receive updates on this event email legalweekconference@incisivemedia.com