Our Circle Events

Invitations to our exclusive Circle events are issued strictly upon the recommendation of our esteemed Advisory Board to senior practitioners. It gives us great pleasure to bring together a complementary blend of 40 handpicked delegates to participate in Chatham House style discussion.

Disputes

European Collective Redress Circle

4 September 2025
to 5 September 2025
Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa, Lisbon, Portugal

The EU Collective Redress Circle is an exclusive, invitation only event. It will feature 40 handpicked European practitioners with a focus on Collective Redress. This event will be expertly steered by our Advisory Board Genevieve Quierin of Stephenson Harwood, Ianika Tzankova of Birkway, Henner Schläfke of Noerr, Ana Rita Calmeiro Barroca of Sousa Ferro & Associados, and María Pérez Carrillo of Cuatrecasas.

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Disputes

Sanctions in Disputes Circle

18 September 2025
to 19 September 2025
Royal Berkshire Hotel, Ascot, UK

The Sanctions in Disputes Circle will welcome 40 hand-picked senior-level attendees from around the world focused on sanctions disputes. These attendees will be invited to participate in facilitated, Chatham House style discussions across one and a half days of content and networking at a beautiful country hotel just outside of London. The Circle will be expertly steered by our Advisory Board and Chaired by Sue Millar of Stephenson Harwood.

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Private Client

Contentious Probate & Inheritance Claims Circle

9 October 2025
to 9 October 2025
Merchant Taylors' Hall, London, UK

The Contentious Probate & Inheritance Claims Circle is a TL4 Circle that welcomes up to 40 hand-picked senior-level attendees participating in facilitated, Chatham House style discussions across one full day of content and networking at the beautiful Merchant Taylors' Hall in Central London. The Circle is expertly steered by key private client practitioners.  Introducing your Co-Chairs for 2025, Emma Holland (Stewarts), Tiffany Scott KC (Wilberforce) and Mark Keeley (Freeths) along with an expert leading advisory board, Michael Nueber (NueberKonzett), Helen Stewart (Thomson Snell & Passmore), Oliver Auld (Charles Russell Speechlys) and Tasnim Khalid (Private Client Solicitors) 

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FIRE

Asset Recovery & Enforcement Circle

9 October 2025
to 10 October 2025
University Arms Hotel, Cambridge, UK

Asset Recovery & Enforcement Circle is a new and exclusive TL4 Circle event and is by invitation only. This event will bring together 40 top Asset Recovery and Enforcement Practitioners in the beautiful and historic setting of Cambridge; curated by our Advisory Board, Natalie Todd of Cooke, Young & Keidan, Jon Felce of Cooke, Young & Keidan, Walid Azzam of Hadef & Partners, Zachary Bluestone of Bluestone Law & Laure-Helene Gaicio of BSP.

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Competition

European Competition Law Regulatory Circle

16 October 2025
to 17 October 2025
Hotel Amigo, Brussels, Belgium

 

The European Competition Law Regulatory Circle is an exclusive, invitation only event. This Circle will feature up to 40 handpicked European practitioners with a focus in the competition regulatory space. Entering its third year, our esteemed Advisory Board includes Stijn Huijts of Geradin Partners, Jonathan Ford of Linklaters, Sharon Malhi of Freshfields, Tone Oeyen of Freshfields and Ian Giles of Norton Rose Fulbright.

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Transfer Pricing Circle

13 November 2025
to 14 November 2025
Ashdown Park Hotel, UK

The Transfer Pricing Circle is a new TL4 Circle that will welcome 40 hand-picked senior-level attendees from around the world focused on transfer pricing. These attendees will be invited to participate in facilitated, Chatham House style discussions across one and a half days of content and networking at a beautiful country hotel just outside of London. The Circle will be expertly steered by a combination of senior tax lawyers, and in-house experts.

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Disputes

US/UK Litigation Circle

20 November 2025
to 21 November 2025
Fairmont Windsor Park, UK

The US/UK Litigation Circle is a new and exclusive TL4 Circle event and is by invitation only event.This event will bring together 40 handpicked US & UK practitioners with a focus on transatlantic litigation at the luxurious Hotel & Spa, The Fairmont Windsor. The Advisory Board will together curate an agenda designed to provide a platform for the exchange of ideas, insights, and deliberation upon the most pressing issues in the industry today based on those attending the Circle.

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FIRE

FIRE Asia Circle

25 November 2025
to 26 November 2025
Four Seasons Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

FIRE Asia Circle is an exclusive TL4 Circle event and is by invitation only. This event will bring together up to 45 key, senior practitioners in the global asset recovery community, with a focus on Asia. This Circle will be expertly steered by Gary Miller of Mishcon de Reya, Sheila Ng of Rajah & Tann, Kevin Hellard of Grant Thornton, Dorothy Siron of Stephenson Harwood, and Claudia Cheah Pek Yee of Skrine, with final Advisory Board members to be announced shortly.

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Disputes

European Litigation Funding Circle

29 January 2026
to 30 January 2026
Venue TBC

Entering it's third year, the European Litigation Funding Circle is an exclusive, invitation only event that has been refreshed for 2026 and will take place in Europe. The Advisory Board will be confirmed shortly, with the Circle bringing together senior-level lawyers, litigation funders, and other intermediaries working in commercial disputes across Europe.

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Competition

UK Competition Law Circle

5 February 2026
to 6 February 2026
UK, Venue TBC

The UK Competition Law Circle is an exclusive, invite only event. This Circle will feature up to 40 handpicked UK practitioners focusing on Competition Law. We are delighted to be working on the 2026 edition, and further details will be made available in due course.

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FIRE

FIRE International Circle

24 February 2026
to 25 February 2026
Powerscourt Hotel, Ireland

FIRE International Circle is a new and exclusive TL4 Circle event and is by invitation only. This event will bring together 40 key Asset Recovery Practitioners in the serene setting of Ireland at the beautiful Powerscourt Hotel. Returning for it's second year, the Advisory Board are under invitation, and will be confirmed in due course.

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Competition

UK Competition Litigation Circle

26 February 2026
to 27 February 2026
Date and Venue TBC for 2026

The UK Competition Litigation Circle is an exclusive, invite only event. This Circle will feature up to 40 handpicked UK practitioners focusing on Competition Litigation. We are delighted to be working on the 2026 edition, and further details will be made available in due course.

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HNW Divorce

HNW Divorce Circle

5 March 2026
to 6 March 2026
Royal Berkshire Hotel, Ascot, UK

Entering its 5th year, the exclusive, invite only HNW Divorce Circle is a marked date in the Family and Private Client Practitioner's diary. The Circle continues to be expertly steered by our Advisory Board Alex Carruthers & Caroline Park of Hughes Fowler Carruthers, Claire Gordon of Farrer & Co, Katie Longmate of Russell-Cooke, and Mark Freedman of Osbornes Law.

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FIRE

FIRE & ICE Circle Europe

10 March 2026
to 11 March 2026
Le Mirador Resort & Spa, Vevey, Switzerland

FIRE & ICE Circle Europe is an exclusive TL4 Circle event and is by invitation only. Entering it's third year, this event will bring together 40 top Asset Recovery Practitioners in the beautiful setting of Vevey, Switzerland, curated by our expert Advisory Board.

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Private Client

Private Client Circle of Trust Europe

12 March 2026
to 13 March 2026
Le Mirador Resort & Spa, Vevey, Switzerland

Entering it's fourth year, the Private Client Circle of Trust is an exclusive TL4 Circle event and is by invitation only. The event is chaired by Stella Mitchell-Voisin of Summit Trust International, Andrea Zavos of Boodle Hatfield and Johannes Gasser of Gasser Partner. Curated by our Advisory Board, this Circle brings together key practitioners focusing on both non-contentious and contentious private client work.

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Disputes

UK Class Actions Circle

23 April 2026
to 24 April 2026
UK, Venue TBC

There have never been as many group action cases underway at once in the United Kingdom as there are today. With a combined value of over 200 billion pounds, navigating this fast-moving space provides many challenges and yet more opportunities. The UK Class Actions Circle will bring together 40 leading practitioners, curated by our Advisory Board for this inaugural Circle. We are delighted to be working on the 2026 edition, and further details will be made available in due course.

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Private Client

Contentious Trusts Circle Europe

23 April 2026
to 24 April 2026
Le Mirador Resort & Spa, Vevey, Switzerland

The Private Client Contentious Trust Circle Europe is an exclusive TL4 Circle event and is by invitation only. The event is chaired by Geoff Kertesz of Stewarts and Charlotte Fraser of Farrer & Co. Curated by our Advisory Board, this Circle brings together key practitioners focusing on contentious private client work. We are working with the Co-Chairs and Advisory Board to put together the 2026 programme with all things fresh and new, designed to be interactive and as inclusive as possible.

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Private Client

Private Client Middle East Circle

30 April 2026
to 1 May 2026
Meliá Desert Palm, Dubai, UAE

Returning for it's second year, the Private Client Middle East Circle will take place in Dubai as the eminent Circle for the region. Curated by our esteemed Advisory Board, this exclusive event is tailored for the leading practitioners in private client across the Middle East to come together in a collaborative environment and discuss the latest opportunities and trends impacting their practice.

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Competition

European Competition Litigation Circle

7 May 2026
to 8 May 2026
Grande Real Villa Itália Hotel & Spa, Lisbon, Portugal

The European Competition Law Litigation Circle is an exclusive, invitation only event. It will feature up to 40 handpicked European practitioners with a focus on Competition Litigation. Returning for it's second year, the event is curated by our Advisory Board Sarina Williams of Linklaters, Miguel Sousa Ferro of Sousa Ferro & Associados, Carolin Marx of Hogan Lovells, Marc Barennes of Geradin Partners, and Michele Carpagnano of Dentons.

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Private Client

Private Client Circle of Trust UK

7 May 2026
to 8 May 2026
Fairmont Windsor Park, UK

Bridging Perspectives: Strengthening Trusts through Collaboration Between Contentious and Non-Contentious Advisors. The Circle of Trust forum is an exclusive TL4 event and is by invitation only. The event is chaired by Marcus Parker of Stewarts and Emily Osborne of Fladgate. Entering its fourth year at the luxurious Hotel & Spa, The Fairmont Windsor, we look forward to welcoming senior level private client practitioners for one and a half days of comprehensive discussion.

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Competition

Nordics Competition Law Circle

21 May 2026
to 22 May 2026
Venue TBC

The Nordics Competition Law Circle is an exclusive, invite only event. This Circle will feature up to 40 handpicked UK practitioners focusing on Competition Law. We are delighted to be working on the 2026 edition, and further details will be made available in due course.

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Disputes

Sovereign & States Disputes and Enforcement Circle

11 June 2026
to 12 June 2026
UK, Venue TBC

The Sovereign & States Disputes and Enforcement Circle will welcome 40 hand-picked senior-level attendees from around the world. These attendees will be invited to participate in facilitated, Chatham House style discussions across one and a half days of content and networking. We will work alongside a chairing commitee for the event to come up with the invite list and areas of discussion. Designed to be interactive and as inclusive as possible, there are no set-piece presentations or panel sessions with the focus being on open discussion.

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Disputes

Corporate Disputes Circle

25 June 2026
to 26 June 2026
UK, Venue TBC

The Corporate Disputes Circle is an exclusive, invitation only event.Our esteemed Advisory Board will together curate an agenda and invite list that bring together up to 40 handpicked practitioners with a focus on Corporate Disputes. Designed to be interactive and as inclusive as possible, there are no set-piece presentations or panel sessions with the focus being on open discussion. We look forward to welcoming senior level practitioners for one and a half days of content and networking.

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Private Client

HNW Tax: The New Era

24 September 2026
to 25 September 2026
UK, Venue TBC

This Circle will look back on the 2025/26 tax year by sharing client responses to the legislation and exploring technical issues and difficulties that have been addressed whether the clients decided to leave, remain or arrive. It will also look to the future by discussing what has been announced and is still to be implemented and what planning if any can be done to address these future changes. The forum will bring together industry experts to unpack the budget and provide valuable insights on tax planning, global mobility, and residence options.

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Disputes

Shareholder Disputes Circle

24 September 2026
to 25 September 2026
UK, Venue TBC

The Shareholder Disputes Circle is a new and exclusive event and is by invitation only. This Circle will feature up to 40 handpicked UK practitioners focusing on Shareholder Disputes. We are delighted to be working on the 2026 edition, and further details will be made available in due course. These attendees will be invited to participate in facilitated, Chatham House style discussions across one and a half days of content and networking.

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FIRE

Insolvency & Restructuring Circle

20 October 2026
to 21 October 2026
Miami, USA, Venue TBC

The Insolvency & Restructuring Circle will head to the US for 2026. In it's second year, our esteemed Advisory Board will together curate an agenda and invite list that bring together up to 40 of the leading Americas practitioners whose practice focuses on insolvency, restructuring, and bankruptcy.

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TL4 Circle Contact

Enquiries

For all TL4 Circle enquiries please contact
Maddi Briggs on +44 2033 988545 or email maddi@thoughtleaders4.com

Partnership

For partnership opportunities please contact Chris Leese on +44 2033 988554 or email chris@thoughtleaders4.com

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