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NWL SUMMER COSTS CONFERENCE 2025
Welcome to the Annual NWL Summer Costs Conference
We’re delighted to welcome you to this year’s Summer Costs Conference.
For 2025, we’ve expanded our panel to include some of the industry’s leading voices, giving you the chance to gain valuable insights and stay ahead of key developments in costs and litigation. We're also excited to introduce a brand-new fireside panel session, alongside guest speakers Gemma McGungle of 18 St John Street Chambers and Erica Bedford of Kings Chambers — offering expert perspectives and the opportunity to put forward your questions.
This year, we’re proud to support the Frenkel Topping Charitable Foundation, which continues to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who’ve experienced trauma without access to damages. Every penny raised goes directly to individuals and charity partners in need.
We hope you enjoy the day, connect with peers, and leave feeling informed and inspired.
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View today’s agenda below
1:30pm – 2:00pm – Registration
Join us for a drink ahead of the day and catch up with other professionals.
2:00pm – 2:10pm – Conference starts: Welcome from your host, Adam Fox
2:10pm – 3:00pm – Professor Dominic Regan: ADR in 2025 and the Importance of Behaving Reasonably
3:00pm – 3:15pm – Break
Grab a sweet treat during the break.
3:15pm – 3:20pm – Welcome Back
3:20pm – 3:50pm – Erika Bedford – Topic TBC
3:50pm – 4:20pm – Gemma McGungle – Oakwood v Menzies
4:20pm – 5:00pm – Fireside Chat (Host: Tim Davies, 4 Panellists)
5:00pm – Conference Close
From 5:00pm – 7:00pm – Join us for drinks and canapés
