Join us for a full day of professional development, networking, and industry insights at the Bold Legal Group Conveyancing Conference & Soirée.
Wednesday 17th June 2026 
Regent’s University, London
This event brings together conveyancers, solicitors, and industry leaders to stay informed on key legislation and industry trends. It’s the perfect opportunity to connect with peers, discuss challenges, and explore solutions shaping the future of conveyancing.
The conference will feature keynote talks, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and a supplier’s exhibition, followed by our evening soirée for informal networking in a relaxed setting. The beautiful venue at Regent’s University, London, in the heart of Regent’s Park, offers the perfect backdrop for a day of learning and collaboration.
In addition to morning coffee and pastries, we’ll be serving a fantastic BBQ lunch, with something for everyone.
What to Expect:
Network with fellow delegates and peers throughout the day
Gain CPD insights on the latest issues and skills for today’s conveyancer, with expert speakers from the industry
Stay up to date with key legislation affecting conveyancers now and in the future
Discover the latest technology solutions to drive efficiencies in your business
The past few years have been extraordinarily challenging for conveyancers, with unprecedented market demand. It’s time for the issues that matter most to be addressed head-on. Don’t miss this invaluable opportunity to connect, learn, and unwind with your peers.
For video highlights from our 2025 event, click here.
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We look forward to welcoming you in 2026!
2026 Session and Speaker Lineup
The Future of Conveyancing: In conversation with Mark Evans, President of The Law Society of England and Wales
Mark Evans, President, The Law Society of England and Wales
As his presidency year draws to a close, Mark Evans joins Bold Legal Group founder and CEO Rob Hailstone for a live Q&A reflecting on his time leading the Law Society of England and Wales. Mark will share his perspective on the issues shaping the profession, the challenges facing conveyancers, and what he believes the future holds for the sector. Delegates will also have the opportunity to put their own questions directly to Mark, making this one of the most open and candid sessions of the day.
Referral Fees: The CLC Research – Key Insights
Chair: Paula Higgins, Founder & CEO, HomeOwners Alliance
Panellists: Stephen Ward, Director of Strategy & External Relations, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers / Sarah Manuel, Regulatory and Standards Manager, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers / Peter Ambrose, Managing Director, The Partnership / Mark Willey, Solicitor/Director, Terence Michael Willey & Co. Ltd
Referral fees remain one of the most controversial topics in the conveyancing sector, raising ongoing questions around transparency, client and competitive fairness. Representatives from the Council for Licensed Conveyancers will be presenting the findings of their recent research, setting out their thoughts about next steps. Joining them will be two guest panellists, one supporting the case for referral fees, one against, ensuring a balanced and open debate. Whether you currently operate within a referral arrangement or have concerns about the wider market implications, this session will provide important context, clarity, and perspectives from across the spectrum.
The Government Home Buying and Selling Consultation: What comes next?
Tom Treadwell, Strategy Adviser, Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government
The Government’s consultation into the home buying and selling process generated significant interest across the sector. This session will present the findings and what they mean in practice. Tom Treadwell, Strategy Adviser within the Home Ownership Division at MHCLG, works across a range of policy areas including upfront information, property agents, consumer education, and end-to-end digitalisation. He will set out the Government’s conclusions and its plans for reform. An essential session for any conveyancer wanting to understand the direction of policy travel and what changes may be coming down the line.
SDLT: To Outsource or not to Outsource?
Chair: David Opie, Managing Editor, Today’s Media
Panellists: Ryan Hannah, Founder & Managing Director, SDLT Compass / David Bridge, Director & Head of Conveyancing, Kiteleys Solicitors / Louise Wise, Head of Property Tax, Post Complete
We are in the middle of the Tax Adviser registration period. The big question is, once registered how do you proceed? Keep it fully in house, outsource complex transactions to experts, or outsource fully. This panel session brings together experts who will unpick the latest guidance and what it means in practice. The discussion will also weigh up the pros and cons of outsourcing SDLT advice, examining where the risks lie, what the benefits can be, and how firms can ensure they are protecting both their clients and themselves. A practical session for any practice handling residential or mixed-use transactions.
Fewer requisitions help conveyancers increase profitability, strengthen their reputation, and deliver faster registrations for customers and lenders
Chair: Chris Harris, Founder & CEO, Collaborative Conveyancing
Panellists: Dr Roger Holdom, Customer Market Strategy Lead, HM Land Registry / Adil Hamid, Co-Founder and Director, Auxilio / Simon Black, Technical Property Director, Taylor Rose MW / Epi Pearce, Risk Manager, Nationwide Building Society
Minimising requisitions is fundamental to reducing time and costs for conveyancers post completion registrations, while strengthening a high-performance reputation with lenders. Firms that consistently achieve lower requisition rates benefit from smoother transactions, improved client experience, stronger operational efficiency, and greater confidence from lender panels.
Drawing on the latest HMLR data, this session will explore the most common types of requisitions, the factors that contribute to them, and the practical steps firms can take to improve submission quality and reduce avoidable delays from technology to free HMLR Training.
Lenders will discuss how they view requisition performance in volume and speed of answers as part of broader quality and risk assessment, and why strong requisition management and reduction is increasingly recognised as a marker of an efficient, well-run conveyancing practice.
A practical, data-led and solutions-focused session for fee earners, team leaders and compliance professionals alike.
From Announcements to Adoption: What a Digital Sales Ready Process Really Means for Law Firms
Chair: Laura Cartwright, Partner, Bell Lamb & Joynson
Panellists: Nick Chadbourne, Chief Operating Officer, LMS / Jean Coughlan, Home Conveyancing Director, Connells Group / Tom Chaplin, Senior Product Owner, Lloyds Banking Group
This panel moves beyond the headline announcement to explore what this shift really means in practice for law firms.
Bringing together leaders from lending, estate agency and network infrastructure, the discussion will examine why now is the moment for change, what sets this initiative apart from others, and why conveyancers are central to making it work.
Panellists will discuss how the new approach re-sequences the transaction, capturing and sharing data earlier in the process to reduce duplication, delay and risk for all stakeholders, while creating a smoother, more transparent experience for customers at every stage of the process.
A key focus will be accessibility and adoption, exploring how law firms can engage confidently, overcome common blockers, and understand where real value is created today and how that value will evolve as the model matures.
Profitability without compromise: How firms are balancing Growth, people, and AI
Craig Matthews, CEO, LEAP UK
Firms are under pressure to grow but not at the expense of their people, client experience, or long-term sustainability. So, what does profitable growth actually look like in today’s legal landscape?
In this interactive roundtable, we will unpack exclusive findings from LEAP”s Profitability in Law: Global Report 2026.
While 7 in 10 legal professionals globally are prioritising profitability, firms are taking a more balanced approach by juggling revenue growth, cost pressures, and the urgent need for better technology.
Together, we will explore the real-world pressures behind the data:
- Why nearly half of UK legal professional see strong profitability potential but still struggle with pricing pressure, inefficiencies, and fragmented systems
- How firms are investing heavily in people, yet still facing knowledge loss and turnover challenges
- Where legal tech and AI are delivering value and where expectations and reality are still misaligned
- What’s driving the rise of “shadow AI” and what it means for risk and innovation
This session is designed as an honest, peer-led discussion. Expect honest perspectives, shared challenges, and practical ideas you can take back to your firm.
Whether you are rethinking your tech stack, exploring AI, or trying to unlock more billable time without burning out your team, this roundtable will give you a grounded view of what’s working and not, across UK firms right now.
An AI for detail: Intelligent CDD for the future of compliance
Jack Bidgood, Co-founder & CPO, Thirdfort
As regulatory requirements evolve and fraud becomes more sophisticated, manual onboarding processes are reaching their limit. In this session, Jack Bidgood explores the transition toward intelligence-led Client Due Diligence and the role of automation in modern conveyancing. The discussion will focus on how firms can embrace intelligent tools for complex tasks, such as Source of Funds verification and AML screening, while maintaining essential ‘human-in-the-loop’ oversight. Attendees will see how an intelligent approach to CDD helps firms bridge the gap between compliance and efficiency, reducing the manual burden while ensuring no detail is missed.
What’s the reality of digitising conveyancing?
Speaker: Mike Holden, Divisional Director, Landmark Information Group
Panallists: Natalie Moore, Legal Director, Aconveyancing / Stephen Ward, Director of Stratergy & External Relations, the Council for Licensed Conveyancers / Edward Donne, Divisional Director, Howden
Every day brings a new headline on digitising the industry – but what’s the truth? Join us for this timely discussion that will look at the reality of digital conveyancing and what it really means for your firm. With perspectives from conveyancing practice, regulation, and professional indemnity, we’ll address the realities of where technology is delivering value, as well as where challenges remain.
UK AML Today: The Risks, The Failures, The Fixes
Chair: Mark Hailwood, Chief Product Officer, tmGroup
Panellists: Joanna King, Product Manager (Legal & Compliance Lead), tmGroup / Peter Ambrose, Managing Director, The Partnership / Sydney Shannahan, Compliance Associate, Teal Compliance
Illicit finance continues to exploit weaknesses in UK systems. This session breaks down key AML risks, with practical insight into improving controls across due diligence, including source of funds.
Life after digital
Louise Edwardes, Head of Product, InfoTrack
It’s been a huge year for conveyancing when you consider the plethora of new digital and AI enabled services being adopted. Are you feeling the impact in greater visibility, certainty, productivity, or profitability? Join us for a look back and forwards.
Themes
- What are you working on? The right tools will tell you everything you need to know
- Fixing Enquiries: has digital finally provided the answer to conveyancing’s squeakiest wheel?
- The FCA is coming and data-driven compliance is the future
- A requiem to requisitions… is the end really nigh?
08:45
Registration, Refreshments, and Exhibitor Showcase
09:30
Welcome and Introduction
Rob Hailstone, CEO & Founder, Bold Legal Group
16:55
Closing Remarks
Rob Hailstone, CEO & Founder, Bold Legal Group
17:00
Networking Soirée
19:00
Close
Included with your ticket:
Full day of professional development, networking, and industry insights
Keynote talks, panel discussions, breakout sessions, and supplier exhibition
Morning coffee and pastries, refreshment breaks, and a BBQ lunch
Evening soirée in the University gardens for continued informal networking
Bold Legal Group Member Tickets
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Price (+VAT) |
On Sale |
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Super Early Bird |
£165 |
1 Oct – 31 Dec 2025 |
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Early Bird |
£175 |
1 Jan – 31 Mar 2026 |
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Final Release |
£195 |
1 Apr – 11 Jun 2026 |
Standard Rate (non-member) Tickets
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Super Early Bird |
£185 |
1 Oct – 31 Dec 2025 |
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Early Bird |
£195 |
1 Jan – 31 Mar 2026 |
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Final Release |
£215 |
1 Apr – 11 Jun 2026 |
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Regent’s University London, Inner Circle, Regent’s Park, London, NW1 4NS
Our central London venue is situated in the city’s peaceful Regent’s Park, easily accessible via tube, walking or road.
Nearest Tube Stations
Baker Street
The venue is an 8-minute walk from Baker Street. Exit the tube station, turn right along the A501. Walk past Madame Tussauds and turn left at the traffic light onto York Gate. Continue onto York Bridge, the venue is 150 yards on the left.
Regent’s Park
The venue is a 15-minute walk from Regent’s Park. Walk west on the A501 towards Park Crescent. Turn right onto York Gate. Continue onto York Bridge, the venue is 150 yards on the left.
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