This special conference, organised by MSB Solicitors in association with 4 Paper Buildings and Blackburne House, aims to explore how lawyers and law makers need to adapt to changing family and societal dynamics to better serve our modern society.

Bringing together law firms, legislators and leading authorities to raise awareness of and begin to build a framework to tackle emerging issues.

This half day conference will examine the challenges that advancing society presents and explore opportunities to set the agenda for change.

With a thoughtfully developed programme of esteemed speakers, we hope to develop a blueprint to best serve the complex and fast-changing needs of clients in the future and send the message that support is available and accessible.

A buffet lunch will be served at 12pm and there will be a Q&A followed by a drinks reception to round off the day’s proceedings.

The afternoon's speakers include:

Emma Carey, MSB Solicitors

Welcome and overview of changing family law dynamics.

Indu Kumar, 4 Paper Buildings

Joinder of subject and non subject children in Hague Proceedings.

Emma Palmer, MSB Solicitors and Natasha Johnson, Harrington Street Chambers

Forced marriage and honour-based violence – signposting a way out for sufferers.

Andrew Powell, 4 Paper Buildings

Modern Families: An introduction to surrogacy.

Chris Barnes, 4 Paper Buildings

Radicalisation of children in the context of public law proceedings.