Devon & Somerset Law Society join Bristol Law Society and Bristol + Bath LegalTech as promotional partners for the WE R LegalTech Festival and Conference 2025
Following the success of its inaugural festival last year, WE R LegalTech brought to you by Bristol+BathLegalTech (BBLT) is back in 2025! And in a change of venue, the Annual Conference this year will be taking place at the iconic The Grand Pier in Weston-Super-Mare. It’s a deliberately fun and eye-catching venue with fantastic conference facilities which we will be taking over for the day including the outside decks and the arcade, the dodgems and Jack’s bar in the evening
And this year’s title couldn’t be much more appropriate given the audience will be perched over the waves as we take a deep dive into - AI and the Coming Wave: how lawyers can surf not sink.
The Festival takes place over four days 'kicking-off' on Tuesday 6th May, with the conference (Wednesday 7th May) plus multiple additional events across the region closing on Friday 9th May.
And in an exciting development from last year, Bristol Law Society who are co-founders of BBLT, are joined by Devon & Somerset Law Society who will also be taking part and supporting the event in the respective Societies’ joint vision for this Conference to bring our collective members the same quality of conference speakers and content that you would expect to find in the established London based LegalTech conferences and to showcase the best of what Bristol, Bath and the wider West and South West of England legal sector are doing in this space.
Coralie McKeivor, President of Bristol Law Society said ‘This is the second year Bristol Law Society has been involved with the We R LegalTech Conference and it is exciting to see how it is evolving. Bringing in Devon & Somerset Law Society has opened up new possibilities and enables more law firms and solicitors to get involved - it is a great opportunity for the region to connect. With AI and LegalTech moving so fast it is important for legal professionals to have events like this to learn from each other and explore how these tools can support the work they do.’
Tony Steiner, Chief Executive of DASLS added: ‘AI and its impact on legal practice is the topic everyone is talking about and we are excited to be taking part in this important event”
The Conference and Festival are supported by Platinum Sponsors, Marlin Communications, who headlined the inaugural event in 2024 and new for this year, existing Bristol Law Society sponsor but no stranger to legal technology services, Quiss Technology.
The conference’s programme will appeal to anyone with a passion for and interest in how the legal world is changing as a result of a slew of technological advances including generative AI. We will try to step back and review the spectrum of implications the sector needs to face up to as a result, with strands designed for law firm leaders, partners and senior lawyers, in-house lawyers, technologists and legal innovators in firms, entrepreneurs and legaltech start-ups, established tech companies, academics and more. Tickets can be purchased here
Editor Notes
Bristol + Bath LegalTech (BBLT) is a not-for-profit collective of legal technology (‘LegalTech’ / ‘LawTech’) stakeholders and industry insiders based in the West of England / Bristol+Bath City Region. Our mission is to bring together the region’s largest firms, alongside SME and start-up firms, Bristol Law Society, the West of England Combined Authority, our regional Universities and Colleges, in-house legal functions, barrister chambers, LegalTech companies and entrepreneurs - basically anyone who works in, or with, legal technology.
Bristol Law Society is a voluntary not-for-profit membership organisation, formed in 1770, with circa 8,500 members serving the Bristol and Bath legal sector. It has an innovative and collaborative approach to working within and outside the legal profession and is at the forefront of many initiatives, both national and regional. Further information about them can be viewed on www.bristollawsociety.com
Devon & Somerset Law Society is the largest non-metropolitan local law society in England and Wales and works to support the legal profession across the two counties. Our members are at the heart of everything we do. Founded in 1808 our membership comprises of small and large private practice firms as well as in house legal departments in local authorities and private commercial companies. For more information see www.dasls.com
Marlin Communications specialises in delivering advanced business communications technology solutions engineered to meet the exacting demands of the legal sector.
For over 25 years, we’ve been combining innovative telephony, unified communications, and collaboration tools with deep industry expertise to empower law firms with seamless, secure and scalable systems that give them the ‘competitive edge’.
In the legal industry, where flawless communication is non-negotiable, we understand the need for reliability, security, and precision. Our state-of-the-art platforms—spanning cloud-based VoIP, video conferencing, connectivity, cyber security and business mobiles — ensure your firm stays connected with clients and colleagues alike, while our proactive support keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Our solutions deliver law firms cost-effective access to enterprise-grade technology - all customised to your unique needs. For more information about Marlin Communications and how we can transform your business communications, visit our website at marlincomms.co.uk or call 0800 032 8274 to speak with a Solution Consultant.
Quiss Technology specialise in delivering transformative managed IT services tailored to the unique needs of law firms. With over 36 years of experience, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner for legal practices seeking to optimise their technology infrastructure. Our privately-owned business is built on a foundation of controlled growth and flexibility, allowing us to adapt and innovate in response to the evolving technological landscape.
We understand the critical role technology plays in the legal sector, where efficiency, security, and reliability are paramount. Our consultative approached coupled with our extensive technology portfolio ensures that law firms can focus on their core activities while we manage their IT environments, ensuring they remain secure, efficient, and competitive.
Our managed services offer law firms cost-effective access to specialised skills, cutting-edge technologies, and best practices. This allows our clients to streamline their operations, enhance productivity, and maintain a strong competitive edge in the legal market.
For more information on how Quiss Technology can support your law firm's technology needs, visit us at www.quiss.co.uk