Public Law in 2025: One Day Symposium
Speakers
To Be AnnouncedVenue
The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 38 – 43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London WC2A 3PEFee
£125
We’re pleased to announce that tickets are now available for Public Law in 2025, our annual day-long symposium bringing together leading minds in public law.
This year, the conference will be held at the prestigious and more spacious Royal College of Surgeons. Early Bird tickets are now available for purchase.
What to Expect
This year’s conference will feature a comprehensive case law update, expert-led discussions on judicial review, standing, duty of candour, and breakout sessions tailored for both claimants and defendants.
A full programme will be published shortly.
Who should attend?
The event is ideal for anyone working in or advising on public law and judicial review – whether in central or local government, claimant practices, or the wider legal sector.
The day will conclude with a forward-looking panel discussion and a relaxed drinks reception – a great opportunity to network and reflect.
Highlights include:
- Keynote speaker
- Breakout sessions offering practical insights for both claimants and defendants
- Expert panel on the future of public law
- Refreshments and networking throughout the day
Tickets
- Early Bird Tickets: £125 + VAT (available until 16 June 2025)
- Standard Tickets: £160 + VAT
Don’t miss this key date in the public law calendar.
- Programme
- 9:00 – Registration and Refreshments
- 9:45 – Opening address and Keynote
Welcome address by Cornerstone’s joint head of public law, Estelle Dehon KC and followed by the keynote address, with details to be announced.
- 10:15 – Case Law Update
Two of our brightest up and coming public lawyers deliver a comprehensive case law update. Jackson Sirica and Hannah Taylor
- 10.45 – Breakout session 1
A. Practical tips for Central and Local Govt in defending claims – Kelvin Rutledge KC, Josef Cannon KC and Matt Lewin
B. Practical tips for bringing claims – Lois Lane, Jeremy Ogilvie-Harris and guest speaker
- 11:30 – Refreshments
- 12:00 – Standing
With Ruchi Parekh and guest speakers
- 12:30 – Rationality Based Decisions
With Nina Pindham and Robert Williams
- 13:00 – Lunch
- 14:00 – Breakout session 2
C. Interim relief in judicial review – Sarah Salmon and Alexander Campbell
D. The Equality Act 2010 in public law challenges – David Welsh, Tara O’Leary and Sam Fowles
- 14:45 – Data Protection
With Richard Hanstock and Rowan Clapp
- 15:15 – Refreshments
15:30 – Policy/Guidance-based challenges
In 2021 the Supreme Court adopted and restated the Gillick principles – in R(A) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2021] UKSC 37; [2021] 1 W.L.R. 3931 – when discussing the standards to be applied by courts when called upon to review the contents of policy documents or statements of practice issued by the Government. Andrew Lane and Jack Parker from the Chambers’ Public Law Team will consider both the development of such challenges and the factors that a claimant or public authority need to be especially conscious of in considering their challenge or drawing up such documents.
- 16:00 – Panel Discussion: A Look Ahead
Concluding conference, our illuminating panel discussion promises to be a thought-provoking journey into what the next year holds for public law, with our panel offering valuable insights and predictions. With Estelle Dehon KC, Kuljit Bhogal KC, Gerard Forlin KC, Josef Cannon KC and Sam Fowles.
- 16:30 – Drinks reception
Timings, speakers and content are subject to change
- 9:00 – Registration and Refreshments