Forthcoming events

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Anti-money laundering compliance for law firms
Addressing the practical challenges of compliance with the 2007 regulations
17-19 September 2007
Money laundering has been a major concern for law firms for some years now, but 2007 represents a particular milestone in the evolution of the regulations which govern how businesses must tackle the challenge. The Third EU Money Laundering Directive comes into force in December 2007 and the UK government is expected to release the Money Laundering Regulations 2007 in the summer. Whilst there is some uncertainty as to the exact content of this new legislation, it is very clear that its impact on the legal profession will be significant. New Law Society guidance will be issued in coming months, which will reveal further considerations for solicitors.
Managing Partner magazine’s third ‘Anti-money laundering compliance for law firms’ conference approaches the issue from a practical angle, focusing on how firms need to review and update procedures to face the December compliance deadline with confidence.
Compliance with the latest money laundering regulations is something you and your firm cannot afford to get wrong. Do not miss this opportunity to learn from the practical know-how of other firms, whilst networking and sharing experiences with peers who face the same challenges.

e-billing for law firms
Leveraging the latest technology to streamline processes and improve client care
25 September 2007
In an ever more competitive legal marketplace, law firms face growing demands for transparency in their dealings with clients. Many sophisticated clients such as banks and other financial institutions now want to be billed by electronic means. By extension, they also expect to be able to monitor, in real-time, the progression of the matter and the staffing resources being used.
These demands have major implications for law firms, affecting both systems and working practices. As only the largest firms will already have sufficiently sophisticated systems to hold real-time information on live matters, how do smaller firms cope with the concept of e-billing?
This interactive one-day masterclass will explain the background to this growing trend and explore what it means for law firms. Your masterclass leader, Neil Cameron, will help you to grasp the key issues associated with implementing e-billing in law firms, covering both technological and cultural challenges. Participants will also learn about the benefits to the firm that e-billing can bring, from streamlining processes to leveraging a closer relationship with clients.
Featuring a special case study from Herbert Smith LLP on the implementation of e-billing, participants will learn first hand how theory can be put into practice.