The President of Cardiff and District Law Society is delighted to announce the return of our annual Managing Partners & Directors Lunch. This year’s lunch will be hosted in The Telegraph Room – a private dining room at The Parkgate Hotel, Cardiff on the 19th November 2025.
Cardiff & District Law Society (CDLS) launched the Managing Partners & Directors Lunch in 2014, attracting a managing partners and equity directors from across the breadth of legal services in the region to join us for a rare opportunity to catch up with peers at the highest level.
For those able to join us, we will head to our Annual General Meeting 2025 and election of Council members and our next president after the lunch. The AGM is free to attend and includes informal networking over drinks.
What to expect
A three-course lunch with a glass or two of wine and the perfect opportunity to catch up with peers in senior positions in the legal profession in the region. You will be joined by our President, Trish D’Souza (Browne Jacobson), Vice President, Emma Waddingham (Legal News Wales), and our Junior Vice President, Julia Reynolds (Leigh Day) in a relaxed setting with great food.
See agenda below for more details.
Theme for 2025: It’s tomorrow’s problem
Our panel of speakers will open the event, with a discussion focus on creating sustainable opportunities for the next generation of leaders, covering mindset, finance and culture. Our panelists include our event headline partner RBC Brewin Dolphin as well as a Managing Partner of a Welsh law firm, and the discussion will be chaired by our Vice President Emma Waddingham (Editor of Legal News Wales).
Our thanks to our event partners RBC Brewin Dolphin and Yolk Recruitment.
Agenda
- 12:00: Arrival, Tea & Coffee
- 12:15: Welcome from the President of Cardiff & District Law Society, Trish D’Souza.
- 12:30: Panel Discussion – with RBC Brewin Dolphin and guest speakers. Chaired by Emma Waddingham
- 13:15: A three-course lunch is served, followed by teas, coffees and informal conversation
- Join us for a drink at the bar after the lunch, before the AGM starts
- 17:15: AGM – Central Cardiff venue, a short walk from the Parkgate Hotel (TBA)
Who should attend?
Managing Partners / Directors / Partners in any legal practice within the Cardiff & District region, whether you’re in a top 50 law, high street or boutique law firm, Alternative Business Structure or Barristers’ Chambers. We also welcome senior directors of in-house legal teams to the event.
Book now
Tickets are priced at £40 per person.
To register your place, click here.*
*Booking terms: Payments must be made in full before the 18 November 2025. An invoice will be sent to you upon booking. Refunds are only available up to 14 working days prior to the event, unless we can replace your booking.
Event Queries
If you have a question regarding this event, please email our Administrator via admin@cardifflaw.org.
Please inform us of any dietary requirements upon booking, or no later than 1 November 2025.
We look forward to welcoming you to the return of our popular and unique annual event!
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