//Diary of Events

Wednesday 18 February 2026

Update on the Motor Finance Commissions Case - "Commission culture wars: where are we now?"

Speaker: Kate Urell of Gough Square Chambers
Location: Via MS Teams
Time: 6pm
Cost: Free for BACFI members, £20 others.

To register or if you have any queries please email events@bacfi.org or call (075) 0723 7218.

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Our President Lady Hale will be speaking in celebration of International Women's Day. "Diversity is a dirty word"

and Kate Urell (Gough Square Chambers) speaking on "Harman, Hedgemony and Harmony- where do we go from here?" - looking into the implementation of Harriet Harman's report recommendations.

Chaired by Sara George (Chair, BACFI) and Philip Boeckman (Chair, SEAL)

Location: tbc
Time: 6pm followed by drinks and networking
Cost: Free for BACFI and SEAL members, others £20

In conjunction with SEAL (Society of English and American Lawyers) and kindly sponsored by Gough Square Chambers.

To register or if you have any queries please email events@bacfi.org or call (075) 0723 7218.

Thursday 26 March 2026

Walking Tour of the Legal Coffeehouses of London

Location: City of London
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Cost: £45 for members and their guests, £55 others

We will be exploring London’s original coffeehouses in the City and move on to Fleet Street and Temple. The tour includes sampling 17th century style coffee and a cup of “clairet”, the lawyer’s preferred drink in 18th century London.

Led by Dr Matthew Green, historian, broadcaster and bestselling author.

Numbers are limited.

To reserve your space or if you have any queries please email events@bacfi.org or call (075) 0723 7218.

Thursday 23 April 2026

Wine Tasting evening at Bedales, Leadenhall Market

Join us for our hugely popular annual wine tasting event. £70 for members and their guests, £80 others. The Bedales Wine Discoveries tasting will be accompanied by platters of cheeses, meats and bread fresh from the market and our expert will guide you through the tastings of lesser know but excellent quality wines. 

To register or if you have any queries please email events@bacfi.org or call (075) 0723 7218.

Other events may be included during the year and will be notified to members and advertised in Counsel magazine.

Both the Middle Temple Reception for the Employed Bar and the Gray's Inn Dinner for the Employed Bar are Middle Temple and Gray's Inn functions respectively.  However, members of other Inns are welcome.  If you would like to attend please contact the Administrator, Sandra Janes via email or telephone on (075) 0723 7218.