Location: Lowry Hotel, Manchester, UK

Serle Court is pleased to sponsor the upcoming Junior Litigators’ Forum conference from ConTrA and Informa Connect, which will take place from 5 to 6 June 2025 in Manchester. 

Returning for the 2nd edition of this 'Staycation' focused on trusts and estate issues. This year's agenda is focused on practical tips and take-home knowledge for the junior litigator and will be led by a mix of senior industry figures and rising stars. Amongst them, Constance McDonnell KC and Giles Richardson KC .

Giles will co-chair the conference with Roberta Harvey from Forsters, and will deliver the opening and closing remarks throughout the two-day conference.

In addition to his role as co-chair, Giles will moderate the Keynote session, 'A conversation with Lord Briggs,' on Friday, 6 June from 09:30 - 10:10.

Constance will be speaking on Friday, 6 June from 14:30 - 15:15 on a panel discussing "ADR in practice - what to consider." This discussion will touch on topics such as: 

• What types of alternative dispute resolution are appropriate in certain circumstances?
• Mediation
• FDR and ENE
• Private FDRs in a family context
• What to do if no settlement is agreed at mediation?

For further information, and to read the agenda in full, please click here.