"Navigating the Future of Legal Finance & Management: Innovation, Compliance, and Excellence"
May 22nd 2025 10am - 5pm The Law Society, London
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Our great line up of speakers includes:
Keynote: Simon McCrum - Legal sector Management Consultant, Author of “The Perfect Legal Business”, “The Perfect Lawyer” & “The Perfect Partner”.
Having led what was the UK's fastest-growing law firm, via McCrum Legal and The McCrum Academy now help teams and firms to become The Perfect Legal Business.
Jonathan Chambers, Forensic Investigation Manager, SRA
SRA Regulator update
Mark Hailwood - Senior Director of Product, Dye & Durham
AI - a threat or opportunity?
As artificial intelligence continues to rapidly evolve, its presence in the legal profession shall become increasingly ubiquitous. While some amongst us may understandably view AI as a threat, fearing job displacement or ethical dilemmas, others may view it as a transformative opportunity that will facilitate the streamlining of routine tasks, enhancement of legal research, and ever improving provision of data-driven insights. Whatever your perspective, its integration into legal practice raises important questions around regulation, privacy, and the future role of human professionals. Kindly join us as we explore these questions, and the balance between embracing AI as an opportunity and addressing its challenges within the legal landscape.
As the Senior Director of Product at Dye & Durham, Mark Hailwood has extensive expertise in the fields of legal, conveyancing, software, and AI, with over 15 years of hands-on experience spanning multiple industries and countries. Drawing on his background as a legal professional for several years, Mark has become a trusted subject matter expert, known for driving innovation, performance, and growth across a variety of technologies.
Throughout his career, Mark has led several award-winning software teams, consistently delivering market-leading products that have set the standard in the industry. With a reputation for pioneering cutting-edge solutions, he has played a pivotal role in transforming applications through technology, driving efficiency through application of modern best practice and enabling scalable growth.
His diverse experience spans product development, legal tech, and AI, positioning him as a key leader at the intersection of these dynamic fields. Passionate about shaping the future of the industry, Mark continues to lead teams and organisations toward sustained success and innovation.
Amy Bell, Chair of the Law Society’s Economic Crime Task Force 
The now & next of AML
After a year of back to back AML fines, where are we heading from here? How are firms leaving themselves open to fines? With a potential change of supervisors and Regulations and a government calling for a Money Laundering Offence the focus won’t shift for a while. We will examine what needs to be on your AML to do list this year.
Marcus Oulds – Vice President Sales, Legl 
From bottleneck to business advantage: Streamlining finance processes for law firms. Law firm finance teams are often seen as a reactive, back-office function, managing payments, compliance, and financial reporting. But in a rapidly changing legal landscape, the role of finance is evolving. With the right strategies and technology, finance teams can transform from a bottleneck into a business enabler; improving efficiency, reducing costs, and driving firm-wide profitability.
Lucy Brennan, Partner, Saffery
Reporting Accountant update
Workshops:
Kevin Horlock, CEO, LSSA (Legal Software Suppliers Association)
Getting the right legal software - Learn in today’s workshop about how the right software can transform your working life and the success of your firm.
Kevin first cut his eye teeth on software and IT in the Royal Air Force in 1988 - long before the first web page appeared. Since then, he has used innumerable small and large systems and has been involved in selecting and specifying various software. As chief executive of the Legal Software Suppliers Association, he has direct experience of selecting software for law firms and of the implications of change.
Nigel Wilson & David Thorpe Directors, Financial Eye
Residual Balance Confessional
Panel Q&A on all things Legal Finance, Management, Compliance & beyond. Chaired by Karen Edwards
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Review of 2024 Conference
The ILFM Legal Compliance Conference, held on 16 May 2024 at the Law Society in Chancery Lane, was a significant event for legal professionals. The conference focused on enhancing knowledge in finance and management excellence. With over 150 attendees, it provided a day filled with insightful sessions and valuable networking opportunities.