2HC & 5SAH Sponsor LCCSA European Conference in Lisbon

2 Hare Court and 5 St Andrew’s Hill are delighted to be sponsoring this year’s LCCSA European Conference, taking place in Lisbon from 25-27 September 2026.

This year’s conference will bring together a record 137 delegates for a weekend of discussion, professional development and networking, with an agenda focused on some of the most significant issues currently facing criminal practitioners.

The Saturday programme will feature contributions from members of both chambers, covering a range of topics including sentencing policy, prison capacity and early release, fraud in the digital age, artificial intelligence, youth justice, and the intersection between criminal and other areas of law.

Speakers include Jason Lartey, who will deliver the LCCSA President’s opening and closing remarks, alongside Jonathan Laidlaw KC, Gudrun Young KC, Quinn Hawkins, Grace Forbes and Gabriele Watts of 2 Hare Court. They will be joined by Andrew Bird KC, Alex Rynn, Joe O’Leary and Sophia Kerridge of 5 St Andrew’s Hill, as well as Casey Jenkins of MK Law and former LCCSA President.

We would like to thank the LCCSA for organising what promises to be another outstanding conference and for its continued commitment to supporting and representing criminal practitioners across London’s courts.

Representing the sponsor chambers throughout the weekend will be Julian Campbell, Director of Clerking, and Jack Shah, Senior Practice Manager, of 2 Hare Court, together with Dave Scothern, Chambers Director, Gary Norton and Dean Cook from the Senior Clerking team at 5 St Andrew’s Hill. They look forward to meeting delegates, colleagues and friends over the course of the conference.

We are proud to support this important event and look forward to the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and continue valuable conversations with attendees throughout the weekend.