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Join BPC on the 5th of November for their 5th BPC Bristol Forum event.

Event date: 5 November, 2026 @5:00pm-7:15pm
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Join BPC on the 5th of November for our 5th BPC Bristol Forum event.

On behalf of the BPC Bristol Forum, we would like to invite you to join the fifth of our series of seminars in Bristol, put together by various members of the BPC community. This event is being organised and hosted in collaboration with Clarke Willmott. Space is limited so please book your free ticket to the event quickly to avoid disappointment.

The event is insolvency-focussed and will be held at Clarke Willmott’s Bristol offices (Floor 10, Assembly Building C, Cheese Ln, Bristol, BS2 0JJ) on 5 November 2026, with the programme as follows:

5:00-5:30 – Joining

5:30-5:40 – Chair’s address (The Honourable Mr Justice Michael Green)

5:40-6:10 – Achieving an effective cross-class cram down: some reflections - Assuming a working knowledge of Part 26A restructuring plans, this session will cover: the latest case law on the Court’s approach to the cross-class cram down power; the assessment of the allocation of the benefits and burdens of the plan; and the importance of good faith plan company and creditor negotiations. (Stefan Ramel and Govinder Chambay, Guildhall Chambers)

6:10-6:40 – Divided loyalties: An update on the duty to promote the success of the Company in light of Saxon Woods Investments Limited v Costa [2026] UKSC 21 and the creditors' interests duty - This session will cover: the decision of the Supreme Court in Saxon Woods Investments Limited v Costa [2026] UKSC 21; recent caselaw applying the creditors' interest duty post BTI 2014 LLC v Sequana SA [2022] UKSC 25; and practical implications for misfeasance claims brought by insolvency practitioners. (Claire Thompson and William Ryder, Enterprise Chambers)

6:40-7:15 – Close and drinks and nibbles

We hope to see you there!

Burges Salmon has been an enthusiastic supporter of BLS for many years. BLS provides a valuable role in uniting and promoting the whole of the legal sector across Bristol to benefit both its members and the city. It facilitates collaboration across the sector to ensure that we can all make a difference. Whether that is driving important initiatives in, for example, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and the use of new technologies, liaising with stakeholders and charities in our wider community or providing training to generations of lawyers, the service and support provided by BLS is invaluable. More recently BLS has taken a lead on promoting Bristol’s legal brand, encouraging legal and business services talent to come to the city, which in turn attracts clients and inward investment to our thriving and vibrant commercial community. BLS breaks down barriers and brings those in the profession together for the greater good. We are proud of our long-standing association with BLS.
Roger Bull - Managing Partner, Burges Salmon
Three things to say about my experience of working with Bristol Law Society. Their central team, council members and general hangers-on are just about the nicest, most generous group of people working in the legal sector today. The numerous events, awards, socials and conferences I’ve had the pleasure to attend over the years have been, without exception, top quality and supremely organised. And, thirdly, they consistently exceed and challenge the boundaries of what lawyers might assume a regional Law Society will restrict activities to – from a hugely successful charitable school meals drive to corporate social responsibility and diversity campaigns to being joint architects and coordinators of the region’s unique Bristol+BathLegalTech group, which it has been my privilege to co-chair for the last five years.
Chris Bull - Principal, Edge International
As one of the leading Insurance brokers for law firms in the UK and with a large presence in Bristol it seemed only natural for us to support the Bristol Law Society. Bristol Law Society is one of the oldest and most vibrant of the Law Societies in England and Wales. We are pleased to be working with them on important matters relating to law firms’ liability insurances and Risk Management. From Sole Practitioner to Top 20 law firms we are sure our two organisations can provide excellent support and assistance for the challenges faced by the legal profession.
Matthew Baker - Financial Lines Group, Howden Insurance Brokers Ltd
Joining BLS in 2013 and becoming President in 2018/19 has created many longstanding friendships and business relationships, whilst also unlocking doors to other opportunities in the City. BLS enabled a perfect balance of professional development and also opportunities to give back to the legal and wider community. I am pleased that my Firm has supported BLS in many capacities since 2013 and continues to do so.
Nicholas Lee- Managing Director of Paragon Costs Solutions and Past President of BLS