Birmingham Law Society

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A progressive and dynamic Society serving and representing the Legal Community in and around Birmingham since 1818.

Property is never just about bricks and mortar. It is about the homes, businesses, infrastructure and places in which Bi...
04/09/2026

Property is never just about bricks and mortar. It is about the homes, businesses, infrastructure and places in which Birmingham's future is built - and this affects all of us.

Birmingham Law Society's Property & Development Committee brings together expertise spanning commercial and residential property, construction and planning law.

Chaired by Samantha Ingram, Director/Head of Conveyancing at Davisons Law, the Committee meets regularly to exchange insight on best practice, recent case law and risk management, while also contributing the profession's perspective to relevant government consultations.

Discover the Committee and its members via the BLS website - and get involved!

The 2027 Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards are officially OPEN! Next year marks 25 years of celebrating legal excellen...
02/09/2026

The 2027 Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards are officially OPEN!

Next year marks 25 years of celebrating legal excellence across our region - and once again honours the people, teams and organisations who make Birmingham’s legal sector one of the best in the UK.

From rising stars and inspiring leaders to innovators and those going the extra mile for clients and communities, this is your chance to tell their stories. Or maybe you want to nominate yourself - that's okay too!

Save the date: Thursday 18 March 2027

Join us for an unforgettable evening at the ICC, as we celebrate a quarter-century of legal achievement!

Nominations are now open across 14 categories - all judged independently by experts from law, business and academia.

Head to the BLS website for all the details and how to nominate.

Oh, what a night (or afternoon)! The recent Junior Lawyers Division summer party at The Button Factory brought the energ...
31/08/2026

Oh, what a night (or afternoon)!

The recent Junior Lawyers Division summer party at The Button Factory brought the energy, connections, and sunshine vibes.

Thank you to everyone who joined us - and stay tuned for more upcoming JLD events.

Head to the BLS website to help you plan ahead for our next events - you won’t want to miss them!

Exciting news from Birmingham Law Society!We’re proud to announce the appointment of Calum Nisbet as our new Chief Execu...
26/08/2026

Exciting news from Birmingham Law Society!

We’re proud to announce the appointment of Calum Nisbet as our new Chief Executive. With an impressive background in leadership, membership engagement and regional impact - nost recently as CEO of The Kaleidoscope Plus Group - Calum brings fresh energy and vision to BLS.

A passionate advocate for wellbeing, innovation and supporting the next generation of legal professionals, Calum is ready to build on our 200-year legacy and help shape the future of the legal profession in Birmingham and the wider region.

Join us in giving Calum a very warm welcome!

Read more in the August/September edition of Bulletin. Out now, in your inbox, or via the BLS website (link in bio).

Only two team spots remain for the upcoming, annual BLS 5-a-side football tournament, so if you or your firm are thinkin...
24/08/2026

Only two team spots remain for the upcoming, annual BLS 5-a-side football tournament, so if you or your firm are thinking of lacing up your boots and getting involved, now's the time to commit - before it's too late.

Confirmed teams include:
• Davisons Law
• DWF LLP
• Higgs LLP
• Irwin Mitchell LLP
• Mills & Reeve LLP
• Pinsent Masons LLP
• St Philips Chambers
• The Access Group
• The Wilkes Partnership LLP
• Wilson & Roe

Tournament Date: 8th September
Venue: Goals Birmingham, StarCity

Sign up via the BLS website (link in bio)

New Chair Alert!I’m delighted to be appointed Chair of the Birmingham Law Society Family Law Committee, says Richard Por...
21/08/2026

New Chair Alert!
I’m delighted to be appointed Chair of the Birmingham Law Society Family Law Committee, says Richard Port MBE – former BLS President.

Family law is more than my area of practice – it's a cause I care deeply about. Every day, we help people through some of life’s hardest moments. That responsibility continues to inspire me.

I’ve worked to champion family law beyond the courtroom—through speaking events, community work and the Let’s Talk About Family Law podcast. We have a duty to educate, engage and open up the profession.

As Chair, I want this Committee to be approachable, forward-thinking, and useful to practitioners at every stage. We’ll deliver high-quality training, create space for honest discussion, and strengthen ties with the judiciary. We spend enough time facing each other in court—let’s build something together.

A key date for your diary:
Family Law Conference – 12 Nov
Keynote: Sir Stephen Cobb, President of the Family Division
Join us for legal updates, insights across the sector and networking.

Thanks to Birmingham Law Society for the opportunity to serve as Chair. If you’ve got ideas or want to get involved, I’d love to hear from you.

Looking forward to seeing many of you soon.
Richard Port MBE
Chair, BLS Family Law Committee

In-House Lawyers Networking Social sponsored by Taylor Root.This event is aimed at in-house lawyers in the local area. T...
20/08/2026

In-House Lawyers Networking Social sponsored by Taylor Root.

This event is aimed at in-house lawyers in the local area. The Birmingham Law Society in-house committee would like to invite you to join them over drinks and light bites to network with other in-house lawyers and build a strong sense of community and support with like-minded individuals. It will also be a chance to find out more about what the committee is up to and to get involved if you’re interested.

Book your FREE place here 👉 https://birminghamlawsociety.co.uk/members/book_event.php?event=802

Compliance overload in conveyancing?A new article in the new edition of Bulletin from Dye & Durham sheds light on a grow...
19/08/2026

Compliance overload in conveyancing?

A new article in the new edition of Bulletin from Dye & Durham sheds light on a growing concern in UK law firms: compliance processes are expanding - but are they really working?

The latest roundtable of legal and compliance professionals revealed that AML checks have become more about protecting files than understanding risk, with fee earners overloaded and clients frustrated by duplication.

The fix? Proportionality, smarter training, streamlined tech - and above all, better judgement.

Read more and explore practical advice in the August/September edition of Bulletin. In your inbox, or via the BLS website (link in bio).

Our LGBTQ+ Committee is hosting a relaxed summer social on Thursday 27th August at Missing Bar and all are welcome - whe...
17/08/2026

Our LGBTQ+ Committee is hosting a relaxed summer social on Thursday 27th August at Missing Bar and all are welcome - whether you’re part of the community or a proud ally.

It’s a fantastic chance to meet the committee, connect with others, and hear about what they’ve been up to over relaxed drinks, sunshine (hopefully) and networking.

Sponsored by Anthony Collins, this is a free event open to all and a welcome drink will be provided (additional drinks and food are available to buy from the bar).

Book via the BLS events page (link in bio).

Behind every major organisation is a legal team keeping things running smoothly.The Birmingham Law Society’s In-House Co...
14/08/2026

Behind every major organisation is a legal team keeping things running smoothly.

The Birmingham Law Society’s In-House Committee champions the work of legal professionals in business, government, and the not-for-profit sector across the West Midlands.

From legal updates and leadership panels to skills training and networking, our collaborations and events are designed to support and connect in-house lawyers at every stage of their career.

This forward-looking Committee is also there to support the BLS, to help the Society to progress initiatives which ensure the progression, diversity and inclusion of the in-house legal community and to be to the specialist advisory group for BLS in respect of the in-house legal community with the region served by the Society.

Highlights so far this year include our Planning Law Updates and Communications Skills event (sponsored by Anthony Collins) and the powerful In-House Legal Leadership: “Journey to GC” panel event(sponsored by Gleeson Recruitment Group).

More events are coming this autumn—stay tuned!

Find out more and get involved via the BLS website (link in bio)

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