TL4 & ConTrA present Private Client Summer School: The Ultimate Insider’s Guide
The Leading Private Client Event for Junior Practitioners
Wednesday 27th - Friday 29th August 2025 - Downing College, Cambridge
Bringing you the 5th annual Ultimate Insider's Guide to all things Private Client. If you are newly qualified and looking to broaden your knowledge and refine your skills then you need to be here.
After building its success year on year, this event now stands apart as the premier event for rising stars in private client law.
TL4 and ConTrA present a programme full of absolutely everything you would need to know and want to know about your practice area. In our unique Summer School style you can expect a load of networking opportunities in a very enjoyable setting.
Across 2 focused days:
Black Letter Law
Good foundations are the building blocks of your life in law
- Back to Basics on Estate Planning, Trusts, Charities and more
- Assessing Your Client's Capacity
- Value-driven Investing
Soft Skills
Learn from those who have sharpened these skills and built successful careers
- How to Win or Lose a Client
- Tips and Tricks for Business Development
- Avoiding Pitfalls Between Disputes and Advisory
Networking
Forge relationships and build your own network that will flourish with you as you grow
- Punting
- Champagne, Pimms & BBQ
- Residential Options
ConTrA & TL4 Next Gen, Advisory Board & Chairs for 2025:
Accomodation & The Residential Experience
The 2-day summer school (Thur-Fri) package includes 1 nights' accommodation (Thursday night), all meals and evening activities.
Drinks at the college bar are not included. Please note that the bar accepts cards only, no cash.
Your Expert Speakers:
Jacob Ward
Partner
Macfarlanes
Macfarlanes
Gemma Willingham
Partner
Baker McKenzie
Baker McKenzie
David Kilshaw
Head of Private Client Wealth Solutions
Rothschild & Co
Rothschild & Co
Alexandra Giles
Solicitor
Howard Kennedy LLP
Howard Kennedy LLP
Richard Manyon
Partner
Payne Hicks Beach
Payne Hicks Beach
Erin Trimble-Cregeen
Counsel
Appleby
Appleby
Joe Donohoe
Consultant
Francis Ng
Barrister
5 Stone Buildings
5 Stone Buildings
Joe Crome
Head of Business Development and CAF American Donor Fund
CAF (Charities Aid Foundation)
CAF (Charities Aid Foundation)
Marina Faggionato
Barrister
Queen Elizabeth Building
Queen Elizabeth Building
Rachel Gaffney
Partner
Freeths
Freeths
Tamasin Perkins
Partner
Charles Russell Speechlys
Charles Russell Speechlys
Daniel Thorpe
Barrister
Radcliffe Chambers
Radcliffe Chambers
Geoff Kertesz
Partner
Stewarts
Stewarts
Beth Price
Principal Associate
Mills & Reeve
Mills & Reeve
Emma Geale
Principal Associate
Mills & Reeve
Mills & Reeve
James Sheedy
Partner
Collas Crill (Jersey)
Collas Crill (Jersey)
Jay Lawrence
Director
Rathbones Group
Rathbones Group
Millie Rai
Barrister
New Square Chambers
New Square Chambers
James Woods-Davison
Senior Associate
Boodle Hatfield
Boodle Hatfield
Paul Hewitt
Partner
Withers
Withers
Sarah Moore
Senior Associate
Charles Russell Speechlys
Charles Russell Speechlys
Claire-Marie Cornford
Partner
Irwin Mitchell
Irwin Mitchell
Stephen Lord
Senior Associate
Ogier
Ogier
Our Graduating Class of 2024
Event Partners
Activity Partner
Drinks Partner
Knowledge Partner
Contact Us
Speaker
For Speaker enquiries please contact Seth on +44 (0) 20 3433 2282 or email seth@thoughtleaders4.com
Partnership
For Partnership enquiries please contact James on +44 (0) 20 3398 8546 or email james@thoughtleaders4.com
Accommodation, Arrival & Venue
For Accommodation, Arrival & Venue enquiries please contact Laura on +44 (0) 20 3433 2284 or email laura@thoughtleaders4.com
Booking & General
For Booking & General enquiries please contact Paul on +44 (0) 20 3398 8510 or email paul@thoughtleaders4.com
Marketing
For Marketing enquiries please contact Yelda on +44 (0) 20 3398 8551 or email yelda@thoughtleaders4.com