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Manage and Grow Your Firm in the New UK-EU Relationship

Learn how you can manage your firm better now that the transition period has ended and get your questions answered by UK legal industry experts.

As the dust settles from the UK leaving the EU, we’ll discuss the impact for UK law firms, the actions you may need to take, and how you can forge a way forward in 2021 and beyond.

Join Clio’s Lawyer in Residence, Joshua Lenon as he chats with a panel of legal industry experts about how UK law firms can best manage their businesses in the post-Brexit era.

Some questions we’ll discuss:

  • What changes are you required to make to your firm?
  • EU data flow—how does the EU-UK Cooperation Agreement impact data adequacy?
  • Is now a good time to expand internationally?
  • What opportunities exist?

What to expect:

  • An interactive panel discussion
  • The opportunity to ask your own questions
  • An exclusive prize for one lucky attendee

Who should attend:

  • Owners, managing partners, and solicitors from law firms with a UK office and European clients.

Duration: 45 minutes

Speakers

  • Joshua Lenon

    Lawyer in Residence, Clio

    Joshua Lenon is the Lawyer in Residence at Clio, an attorney admitted to the New York Bar. For over a decade, Joshua has brought legal scholarship to the forefront of Clio, to the conversations happening both within Clio and with its customers. Joshua has worked extensively to educate lawyers on technology's capability to enhance their practice while also teaching tech companies about the unique needs of the legal system. Joshua's insights lead evolution at Clio, driving advancements that benefit law firms, their clients, and the entire legal landscape.

    Joshua is originally from St. Louis, Missouri, but now calls the west coast of Canada home in Vancouver, BC. He studied law at St. Louis University School of Law, obtaining a Juris Doctorate and a Certificate in International and Comparative Law. He also earned a Certificate in European Union Law at the University of Georgia School of Law's prestigious Brussels Legal Seminar.

    Bluesky: @joshualenon.bsky.social

    Joshua's talks and conferences

    Legal Talk Network (Un-Billable Hour). Community Table: Off On The Right Foot In 2025

    ClioCon 2025. Deep Dive on Clio's Newest Legal Trends Report

    Clio's Youtube. The Latest Legal Trends for Solo and Small Firms in 2024

    Clio's Youtube. Lockup: the Key to Improving Law Firm Cash Flow


  • Geraldine O'Reilly

    UK Regional Marketing Manager, Clio

    Having had nearly a decade of experience in tech and the legal field, Geraldine has a deep understanding of the needs of businesses and lawyers. Geraldine leads Clio’s European events and community strategy and has spoken and moderated on many occasions about the future of legal, law firm growth, and cloud technology and security. Geraldine is also passionate about helping firms grow.


  • Sophie Barrett-Brown

    Senior Partner and Head of UK Practice, Laura Devine Immigration

    Sophie is Senior Partner & Head of UK Practice at leading boutique firm Laura Devine Immigration, and is recognised as a foremost expert in UK immigration, nationality and EU free movement law. Sophie’s clients are from all sectors and range from multinational corporations to entrepreneurs, HNW individuals and families. Sophie is widely regarded for her work influencing policy and sharing knowledge for the wider profession and migrant groups; she is a trustee (and former Chair) of the Immigration Law Practitioners’ Association, a member of Lexis PSL’s Editorial Consulting Board and a regular conference speaker on immigration issues.


  • León Fernando del Canto

    Head of Chambers, Del Canto Chambers

    León Fernando Del Canto leads Del Canto Chambers’ International Tax & Legal team. In 2006 he became the first Spanish citizen to hold a double qualification as a barrister in England and Spanish Abogado and he joined The Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn in London. He is a member of the Worshipful Association of Tax Advisers in the City of London, and a liveryman of the City of London. Fernando has represented clients in Madrid, New York, London, Doha, and Hong Kong. He advocates for private clients and their families as well as for companies with international operations. You can follow Fernando on Twitter at @LeonFDelCanto


  • Peter Wright

    Managing Director, Digital Law

    The future of client-centred communication in legal This seminar takes a look at law firm communications through the lens of the modern legal client's expectations. In this session, industry expert Peter Wright examines law firm communication—the good, the bad, and the ugly, including the disadvantages of widespread email use and the privacy and security risks that this has created. But, it's not all doom and gloom: You will also learn ways to solve these issues, many of which are low-cost or free. Approx. 30 minutes

Attend for your chance to win a £250 gift card

Attend the Exploring Clio’s Newest Features and Integrations webinar for your chance to win one £250 Apple Store or Amazon UK gift card. Get your technical issues sorted so you have one less thing to worry about this year.

*To be eligible for the draw, you must attend the live event. Gift cards cannot be redeemed for cash.