Conference Agenda

Safda has extensive experience in both practising and teaching Family and Children Law for over 27 years. Safda practices predominantly in children law proceedings, alongside his lecturing and legal writing. He has been a continuous member of the Law Society Children Law Accredited Scheme for approximately 20 years, and is both an assessor, and an author, having written in various legal publications including for the Law Society. He is a highly articulate and popular speaker, who has a practical and pragmatic approach to his subject.

TSG titles by Safda include:-

LAW2022 Online
LAW2022 Online Family Law (autumn) 6 hours of CPD

Webinar Learning Titles

Principles of Parental Responsibility and use of Section 8 Orders in Family Law [2022] 1 hour of CPD

Domestic Abuse - Key Principles and Developments [2022] 1 hour of CPD

Enforcements of Child Arrangements - Options & Dilemmas [2022] 1 hour of CPD

David was admitted as a solicitor in 1982. Until his retirement from full time practice, he was a partner in and Head of Residential property at a Legal 500 firm.

He now uses his extensive experience and understanding of practical conveyancing to cut through the academic niceties and make things relevant for the busy practitioner. He is a contributing editor to the Law Society Conveyancing Handbook.

TSG titles by David include:-

LAW2022 Online

LAW2022 Online Residential Property (autumn) 6 hours of CPD

LAW2022 Online Residential Property (spring) 6 hours of CPD

Webinar Learning Titles
Residential Easements Update [2022] 1 hour of CPD

Reporting to Lenders: What are the Obligations? [2022] 1 hour of CPD

Professor Lesley King is a leading professional author and lecturer in Wills, Trusts and Probate. Lesley is a former member of the Law Society’s Wills and Equity Committee and the Probate and Estates Committee of STEP and an honorary member of the Association of Contentious Trust and Probate specialists. She is also a Professional Development Consultant at the University of Law and writes and lectures extensively on private client matters.

TSG titles by Lesley include:-

LAW2022 Online
LAW2022 Wills & Probate (autumn) 6 hours of CPD

Webinar Learning Titles
Avoiding and Dealing with Claims under I(PFD)A [2022] 1 hour of CPD

Where are we now on the Trust Register? [2022] 1 hour of CPD

Ian has delivered over 1500 training courses (all property related) for city and regional firms, local law societies, and local authorities. His style and delivery is relaxed but he is able to explain the law and practical issues relating to the training topic in a way that ensures delegates learn or reinforce learning and derive meaningful benefit from the training provided. Feedback is always positive.

Watchman provides a range of services including Unoccupied Probate Property Insurance- a specialist policy for solicitors. Watchman’s Insurance policy offers deferred premiums which has have been revolutionary in changing the way probate solicitors protect their clients’ estates.

Watchman also provides services to support lawyers and executors throughout the probate property process

Streamline your probate property requirements through a single point of contact- helping to minimise compliance risks and avoid delays in estate distribution.

From valuations to property maintenance, Watchman is committed to delivering high-quality service, making estate management simpler, faster, and more efficient. 

I have 20 years’ experience working within the legal industry and have spent the last 9 years specialising in niche aspects of probate and estate administration work. I regularly consult with professional or lay executors regarding intestate estates or UK estates that have cross-border elements.

Henry partners with law firm teams on transformation projects, helping them harness collaboration platforms, document automation, and generative AI to drive measurable ROI. Drawing on deep expertise across a broad range of legal tech, he works closely with client teams to maximise adoption across practice areas and tailor solutions to real‑world workflows. By streamlining operations and aligning technology with business goals, Henry enables firms to accelerate revenue growth and attract new clients through the smart application of AI and workflow software.

I am a Senior Business Development Manager at Perfect Portal with over 20 years of experience across the legal and property industry. I started my career as a conveyancer before moving into estate agency, giving me first-hand experience of the challenges faced by solicitors, agents and home movers. Joining Perfect Portal three years ago felt like a natural step because I could see the real difference its technology makes for law firms, referrers and, most importantly, clients. Having experienced the property journey from every angle, I genuinely enjoy showing how Perfect Portal makes the process simpler and less stressful for everyone.

Neil is a seasoned property professional with 12 years of experience, bringing a well-rounded perspective on conveyancing—from environmental factors to stamp duty and property searches. Known for making complex topics easy to understand, he regularly speaks at events, webinars, and presentations on key issues like flood risks, contaminated land, stamp duty, and Japanese knotweed. With a passion for simplifying the property process, as company Director, Neil is committed to keeping clients and industry professionals informed, ensuring smoother transactions and better decision-making.

Brianna is an eCOS Account Manager, working closely with law firms to help them meet their AML and compliance obligations with confidence. With hands-on experience supporting solicitors across onboarding, risk assessments, and ongoing monitoring, Brianna understands the practical challenges firms face. In this session, Brianna will talk through how eCOS helps simplify AML processes, reduce risk, and support firms in staying compliant as regulations continue to evolve.

Craig brings a wealth of legal experience in delivering technology to the legal market, working closely with 100s of law firms across the UK to help them improve their processes, streamline efficiencies and improve service, helping them become more profitable whilst building their reputation and better serving their clients' needs.