LSLA
London Solicitors Litigation Association

History

Formed in 1952, the LSLA celebrated its 60th year in 2012.  Past Presidents of the LSLA have included Thomas Seager-Berry (now Costs Judge Seager-Berry), Richard Evans of Beachcroft Wansbroughs, Hugh Elder of Gordon Dadds, David Wyld formerly of Macfarlanes, James Burnett-Hitchcock of CMS Cameron McKenna, Michael Seymour of Hogan Lovells, Richard Fox of Kingsley Napley, Tony Guise of GUISE, Graham Huntley of Signature Litigation, Simon Davis of Clifford Chance, David Greene of Edwin Coe and Seamus Smyth of Carter Lemon Camerons.

Benefits for Members

  • Lectures

    Each spring and autumn the LSLA holds a series of lectures on issues of topical concern. The quality of speakers  pays testament to the esteem in which the LSLA is held.

    Events & Lectures

  • E-Newsletter

    The LSLA's monthly e-newsletter keeps all members up to date with the many activities of the Association, as well as providing a forum for debate.

    E-Newsletter

  • Consultations

    There are a significant number of consultations on issues that impact on our members.  The LSLA notifies its members about ongoing consultations and debates, solicits comments and views, responds to consultations, and provides feedback on the outcomes.

    Consultations and Responses

  • Dinners

    The Association holds two dinners each year. A formal Dinner takes place in the autumn. The Dinner which follows our AGM in March is a more informal event at which a speaker is invited to lead a discussion on a matter of topical interest on a "Chatham House" basis.

    Events

  • Junior LSLA

    The Junior LSLA is for members of the profession of eight years PQE or less.  It provides seminars, networking events and E-news.

    Junior Site

Recent Updates

19/07/18
LSLA/NLJ Survey 2018

Dear Members 

13/06/18
Newsletter June 2018

Dear Member, 

30/05/18
How to avoid a proportionality reduction

Article by Richard Foss and Mychael Tyler.

30/05/18
A costs conundrum

CAn litigation funding negate a security for costs application, asks Georgina Squire.

27/04/18
Newsletter April 2018

Dear Member,

18/04/18
Artificial intelligence in the courtroom

The litigation community must be ready to work with AI.

04/04/18
LSLA announces new president

This article was published by New Law Journal on 26 March 2018.

27/03/18
Witness statements next target for reform, predicts new LSLA president

Witness statements are likely to be the next focus for reform after disclosure, the new president of the London Solicitors Litigation Association (

20/03/18
LSLA ELECTS JULIAN ACRATOPULO AS NEW PRESIDENT

The London Solicitors Litigation Association (LSLA) has elected Julian Acratopulo as its new President.

23/02/18
Newsletter February 2018

Dear Member,