There are 34 events for in-house lawyers in the UK in 2027, and we've put them all in one place. 23 already have dates. The other 11 happen every year but haven't announced 2027 yet, so we've listed them by when they ran last time.
That covers conferences and summits built for in-house teams, plus awards with a dedicated in-house category, which we’ve named for each one.
CLOC Europe Summit starts the year on 4 February. Late April and May is the busiest stretch, with Alternative In-House, Legal Leaders Connect, Scaleup GC, and Crafty Fest all within four weeks. Awards season picks up in the autumn, with the Yorkshire Legal Awards in October and the British Legal Awards in November. Future Contracts UK closes the year on 9 December.
Below you’ll find the details for each one, plus what the organisers say about why you should go. If you’d rather have them in your calendar, download every confirmed event as an .ics file.
2027 at a glance
CLOC Europe Summit
- Host
- cloc.org
- Date
- 4 February 2027
- Location
- London (venue to be announced)
- Event page
- europesummit.cloc.org
- Who it’s for
- Legal operations professionals, from senior leaders to people early in their legal ops career.
The Corporate Legal Operations Consortium’s European summit. New for 2027, there are two tracks. Senior leaders get strategic discussions developed with RSGI, while beginner and intermediate professionals focus on building skills. Themes include AI and legal technology, and data and operational excellence. There’s also a theme on transformation in practice.
If you’re newer to legal ops, CLOC Academy Day London runs the day before (3 February 2027, 8.30am to 5.30pm) with certificated workshops. Details on cloc.org.
“The CLOC Europe Summit brings together legal operations professionals from across Europe for a day built around participation, practical problem-solving, and candid peer exchange.”
Crafty Counsel: Boardroom Summit
- Host
- crafty-counsel.com
- Date
- 11 February 2027
- Location
- London (venue to be announced)
- Event page
- crafty-counsel.com/events/boardroom-summit
- Who it’s for
- In-house lawyers and governance professionals, including company secretaries and GCs who also act as company secretary.
Crafty Counsel’s governance day, previously known as Governance Day. The organisers have already shared one 2027 session. Sir Ian Davis, former Chair of Rolls-Royce, and Pamela Coles, his Company Secretary for most of that time, will talk about how the board operated and how governance teams can earn a seat at the top table.
“Join peers navigating similar challenges for a day of connection, practical insight, and space to reflect on what it means to lead governance from within.”
Legal 500: Enterprise GC 2027
- Host
- legal500.com
- Date
- 8 to 9 March 2027
- Location
- Sopwell House, Cottonmill Lane, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL1 2HQ
- Event page
- enterprise-gc.events.legal500.com
- Who it’s for
- General counsel and senior in-house leaders.
Legal 500’s flagship two-day summit, run with Legal Business and now in its eighth year. The 2027 programme will bring together leading GCs, business leaders, academics, and private practice lawyers.
“Now in its eighth year, the summit brings together more than 100 senior speakers and delegates, offering an unparalleled opportunity to connect, collaborate, and exchange ideas with some of Europe’s most influential general counsel and buyers of legal services.”
Crafty Counsel: M&A Day
- Host
- crafty-counsel.com
- Date
- 10 March 2027
- Location
- London (venue to be announced)
- Event page
- crafty-counsel.com/events/ma-day
- Who it’s for
- In-house lawyers working on corporate transactions, whether in a deals role or a generalist with M&A in the pipeline.
Crafty Counsel’s day for in-house lawyers on the deal side. 2027 will be its fifth edition.
“Whether you’re in an M&A or other deals focused role, or a generalist in-house counsel with corporate matters in your pipeline, this event is for you.”
Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards
- Date
- 18 March 2027
- Location
- ICC (International Convention Centre), Birmingham
- Event page
- birminghamlawsociety.co.uk/legal-awards
- Who it’s for
- Birmingham’s legal community. Entrants must be Birmingham Law Society members.
- In-house category
- In-House Lawyer of the Year (open to an individual or a team working in-house in Birmingham).
A black-tie dinner marking the 25th anniversary of the awards, with 14 categories. Several other categories are also open to people working in-house, including Solicitor of the Year and Trainee Solicitor of the Year. Paralegal of the Year is open to them too.
“I want our 25th anniversary Awards to be a genuine celebration of our profession: its people, its achievements, its values and its future.”
The Lawyer’s Legal Transformation Summit
- Host
- thelawyer.com
- Date
- Date TBC (2026 edition was 24 to 25 March)
- Location
- London (2027 venue to be announced)
- Who it’s for
- In-house legal operations and transformation professionals, plus law firm leaders. There’s a separate in-house day and private practice day.
A two-day summit from The Lawyer on technology and AI in legal work, and on smarter ways to deliver it. The Lawyer has confirmed it returns in 2027 and you can register interest for the in-house day now.
“The Lawyer’s annual Legal Transformation Summit thinks big and thinks small.”
Cosmonauts: Future Lawyer UK
- Host
- cosmonauts.tech
- Date
- 14 to 15 April 2027 (day two, 15 April, is for in-house teams)
- Location
- London (venue to be announced)
- Event page
- cosmonauts.tech/events/future-lawyer-uk-2027
- Who it’s for
- General counsel, chief legal officers, legal operations leads, and heads of legal technology. Attendance is by application.
A two-day event from Cosmonauts on legal innovation in practice. Day one is for law firms and day two is for in-house teams. Themes include adopting generative AI and knowledge management. Legal operations and measuring value are covered too.
“The cosmonauts 2027 events calendar features 31 events bringing together senior legal professionals from both law firms & enterprise legal teams within our community, which we've built up over the last 10 years. Both attendees and sponsors join us for candid talks on the people, technology, process & workflows reshaping legal work.”
“Really interesting discussions at the Future Lawyer conference on AI and its impact on law firms & corporations”
Cambridgeshire Law Society Legal Excellence Awards
- Host
- cambslawsoc.org.uk
- Date
- 16 April 2027
- Location
- Queens’ College, Cambridge
- Event page
- cambslawsoc.org.uk
- Who it’s for
- Cambridgeshire Law Society members.
- In-house category
- In-House Team of the Year.
The society’s annual gala dinner and awards. There are firm and team categories, plus awards for individuals.
“The Legal Excellence Awards celebrate the collective and individual successes of CLS’ members, categories include firm awards, team awards and individual awards.”
The Global Legal Post: Women and Diversity in Law Awards
- Host
- globallegalpost.com
- Date
- 20 April 2027, from 6pm
- Location
- London Marriott Hotel Grosvenor Square, 10-13 Grosvenor Square, London W1K 6JP
- Event page
- womenanddiversityinlawawards.com
- Who it’s for
- The whole UK legal profession, with in-house categories including In-house Counsel of the Year, Rising Star (In-house Lawyer), Legal Department of the Year, and Diversity Champion of the Year (In-House Lawyer).
Hosted by The Global Legal Post and now in its fifth year. Entry is free and the entry deadline is 4 December 2026, so there’s still time to put your team forward.
“This is your chance to say a big, collective ‘thank you’ to those who are dedicating their professional careers to moving the D&I needle or using their positions of influence to help facilitate change”
IQPC: Corporate Counsel and Compliance Exchange UK
- Host
- iqpc.com
- Date
- 21 to 22 April 2027
- Location
- London (venue shared with invited delegates)
- Who it’s for
- Senior in-house legal and compliance leaders. Invitation only.
A private two-day exchange from IQPC, built around peer-led think tanks and curated one-to-one meetings. Cross-industry discussions cover AI governance and ethical leadership. Growth is on the agenda too.
“Where legal and compliance leaders turn disruption into direction through peer-led insight and strategic frameworks.”
Workgroup Legal
- Host
- workgroup.events
- Event page
- workgroup.events
- Dates
- 22 April 2027, Leeds
12 May 2027, London
10 June 2027, Birmingham
17 June 2027, Manchester
23 September 2027, York
14 October 2027, London
4 November 2027, Birmingham
25 November 2027, Manchester - Location
- Leeds, London, Birmingham, Manchester, and York (venues to be announced)
- Who it’s for
- General counsel. Workgroup’s events are exclusively for senior leaders in each function, and attendance is capped at 60 to 80.
A series of one-day regional events for GCs from Workgroup Events. Each day mixes small discussion groups, led by the attendees themselves, with panels on the biggest topics for in-house leaders. Agendas for the 2027 dates are still to come, and you can register interest on each one. Workgroup Legal’s charity partner is Law Beats Cancer.
“Our events are not built around standing awkwardly near an exhibition stand wishing you were literally anywhere else.”
Law Society of Scotland In-house Annual Conference
- Host
- lawscot.org.uk
- Date
- 28 and 29 April 2027, 9:30am to 12:30pm each day
- Location
- Online (Zoom)
- Event page
- lawscot.org.uk
- Who it’s for
- In-house lawyers. Free for Law Society of Scotland members, with 6 hours of verifiable CPD.
Two mornings of presentations and panels. The 2026 conference featured Lee Castleton OBE and Zelda Perkins. More details are due in early 2027.
“Our In-house Annual Conference will return in 2027 with a series of presentations and panel discussions on contemporary issues affecting in-house lawyers.”
Alternative In-House
- Date
- 29 to 30 April 2027
- Location
- Wyboston Lakes Resort, Bedfordshire
- Event page
- alternativeevents.co.uk/in-house
- Who it’s for
- General counsel, chief legal officers, heads of legal operations, and heads of legal and compliance. Invitation only, with free attendance and accommodation for those accepted.
A residential summit from Alternative Events, run in partnership with the O Shaped Partnership. Sessions are interactive, with formats including Samoan circles and roundtables. Topics span technology, leadership, risk, and legal procurement.
“In-house legal teams are being asked to do more than ever, and the people leading them rarely get the chance to talk openly with peers. Alternative In-House is for senior legal leaders only, so everyone in the room is facing the same challenges. We guarantee you’ll leave with ideas you can use straight away.”
Steve Parrott, Co-Founder, Alternative Events
“Alternative Events is the best legal ops and legal tech event I attend as like-minded people who are very open to share”
Russell Davies, Head of Legal Operations, Dentsu
LawVu: Legal Leaders Connect
- Date
- 6 May 2027
- Location
- Kimpton Fitzroy, London
- Event page
- legalleaders.lawvu.com
- Who it’s for
- In-house teams, including general counsel and legal ops leaders. General access tickets are £149.
A one-day conference from the LawVu-backed Legal Leaders community, covering AI in real legal workflows and legal as a business accelerator. There are also sessions on in-house career skills. Speakers and agenda are still to be announced.
“Join the Legal Leaders community for a practical, future-focused day on what it takes for in-house professionals to succeed in 2027 and beyond.”
Juro: Scaleup GC 2027
- Host
- juro.com
- Date
- 19 May 2027, 9am to 6:30pm
- Location
- etc. Venues County Hall, London
- Event page
- juro.com/events/gc27-save-the-date
- Who it’s for
- Legal teams at scaling companies.
Juro’s annual conference, now in its sixth edition, for around 500 in-house lawyers. Expect keynotes and GC panels. There are practical workshops too.
“Scaleup GC is Europe’s only conference for the legal teams at scaling companies. The content is shaped around the challenges legal teams face in lean, high-growth environments. The sessions are candid and peer-led: GCs sharing what really happened when they scaled a team, bought tech, dealt with a crisis or went through an IPO. Past speakers include Anthropic’s legal team, Revolut and Mary O’Carroll, former president of CLOC.”
Abi Davies, Events and Community Lead, Juro
“Simply the best legal conference I've attended.”
Crafty Fest
- Host
- crafty-counsel.com
- Date
- 25 to 26 May 2027
- Location
- Regent’s University, London
- Event page
- crafty-counsel.com/events/crafty-fest
- Who it’s for
- In-house legal and governance professionals, from GCs to junior lawyers.
Crafty Counsel’s summer festival, back for its sixth year. Two-day tickets include Crafty Learns, a day of interactive workshops on more technical subjects.
“Crafty Fest is Europe’s largest event built with in-house legal and governance professionals at its heart.”
Law Society of Scotland Legal Tech Conference
- Host
- lawscot.org.uk
- Date
- 11 June 2027
- Location
- Hilton Glasgow, 1 William Street, Glasgow G3 8HT (in person only)
- Event page
- lawscot.org.uk
- Who it’s for
- Scottish solicitors in-house and in private practice. Free for Law Society of Scotland members (£204 plus VAT for non-members), with 4 hours of verifiable CPD.
- In-house stream
- Sessions are split by type of practice, with content for in-house lawyers alongside large and small firms. The Society says 57.8% of 2026 delegates were in-house.
The Law Society of Scotland’s annual in-person legal tech day, covering AI and other emerging technologies, and how to implement them. The 2026 conference had the Society’s highest number of in-person registrants in over a decade. The full 2027 programme is still to be published.
“Whether you are well trained in legal technology or new to the field there is sure to be something for everyone.”
LegalTechTalk Europe
- Host
- legaltech-talk.com
- Date
- 16 to 17 June 2027
- Location
- InterContinental London The O2 and Magazine London, Greenwich Peninsula
- Event page
- legaltech-talk.com
- Who it’s for
- Legal leaders in law firms and in-house or corporate teams, plus legal tech buyers. The organisers say 31% of attendees are in-house or corporate leaders.
A large two-day legal transformation conference with eight stages. Past in-house speakers include GCs and CLOs from Ocado, Revolut, Airbnb, and E.ON.
“LegalTechTalk Europe brings in-house and legal operations leaders together with the peers, partners and technology shaping how legal teams work. Over two days you'll swap practical ideas with people facing the same challenges, see what's working inside other organisations, and leave with the connections and confidence to move your own priorities forward.”
“The energy, the content, the people… everything was spot on. LegalTechTalk is THE event for our industry.”
The Lawyer Awards
- Host
- thelawyer.com
- Date
- Date TBC (2026 edition was 16 June)
- Location
- London (the 2026 ceremony was at JW Marriott Grosvenor House)
- Event page
- thelawyer.com/event/the-lawyer-awards
- Who it’s for
- The whole UK legal profession, from the Bar and private practice to in-house teams.
- In-house categories
- In-house Team of the Year. In 2026 it had a Banking and Financial Services award and a Commerce and Industry award, plus one for Growth Businesses.
The Lawyer’s flagship awards, now running for over two decades. Judges come from in-house teams as well as the Bar and private practice.
“Join us at The Lawyer Awards, where we celebrate the UK’s legal elite!”
FT Innovative Lawyers Global Summit
- Host
- live.ft.com
- Date
- 22 June 2027
- Location
- Convene, 200 Aldersgate, London
- Event page
- live.ft.com/innovative-lawyers-global-summit
- Who it’s for
- General counsel and chief legal officers. Managing partners attend too. The FT says 70%+ of attendees are director level or above.
The Financial Times’ one-day summit. The 2027 theme is “Law Under Pressure”, with FT journalists on stage alongside legal leaders.
“The 2027 Innovative Lawyers Global Summit will examine legal leadership when the rule book is being torn up.”
Manchester Legal Awards
- Date
- 1 July 2027
- Location
- Manchester (2027 venue to be announced; the 2026 ceremony was at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel)
- Who it’s for
- Firms and chambers across the north west, and the lawyers who work in them.
- In-house category
- In-house Team of the Year (2026 category list; 2027 categories not yet published).
Manchester Law Society’s black-tie awards, launched in 2010, with 22 categories in 2026 and over 650 guests.
“The Manchester Legal Awards recognise and reward the wide range of skills and talent of the brightest legal minds in the north west.”
Law Society In-house Conference
- Host
- lawsociety.org.uk
- Date
- Date TBC (2026 edition was 2 July)
- Location
- London (the 2026 conference was at the Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane)
- Event page
- lawsociety.org.uk/topics/in-house
- Who it’s for
- In-house solicitors in England and Wales. The 2026 conference was free to book.
The Law Society’s annual conference for in-house solicitors, shaped by its In-house Committee. The 2026 theme was “Trusted advisors in an age of change”, covering risk, AI, ethics and influence. More than 250 in-house solicitors took part.
“We provide a supportive environment for in-house lawyers to share best practice and discuss current topics and challenges.”
Scottish Legal Awards
- Date
- Date TBC (2026 edition was 17 September)
- Location
- Glasgow (the 2026 ceremony was at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow Central)
- Event page
- scottishlegalawards.co.uk
- Who it’s for
- Scotland’s legal profession, including in-house teams across the public and private sectors.
- In-house category
- In-House Legal Team of the Year (awarded in 2026 in separate public and private sector categories).
Scotland’s national legal awards, run by KD Media and now in their 23rd year, with more than 500 guests.
“Now entering its 23rd year, The Scottish Legal Awards is Scotland’s national awards programme for the law in Scotland and promotes and celebrates the high-quality work of Scotland’s legal industry.”
Legal Business Awards
- Date
- Date TBC (2026 edition was 29 September)
- Location
- London (the 2026 ceremony was at JW Marriott Grosvenor House)
- Event page
- legalbusinessawards.com
- Who it’s for
- In-house teams as well as law firms and chambers.
- In-house categories
- In-House Team of the Year, GC of the Year, Rising Star In-House Counsel of the Year, and Most Transformative In-House Team of the Year. In-house teams can also enter AI Initiative of the Year and Legal Technology Team of the Year. ESG Programme of the Year is open to them too.
Legal Business’s annual awards, linked to Legal 500’s GC Powerlist for the in-house categories.
“This category is open to general counsel and their teams from any industry sector.”
Yorkshire Legal Awards
- Date
- 7 October 2027 (entry deadline 25 June 2027)
- Location
- New Dock Hall, Leeds
- Event page
- yorkshirelegalawards.co.uk
- Who it’s for
- Private practice and in-house lawyers based in, or serving, Yorkshire.
- In-house categories
- In-House Team of the Year and In-House Lawyer of the Year. Best ESG and Pro Bono Initiative and Trainee Solicitor of the Year are also open to in-house teams.
A black-tie ceremony and dinner celebrating its 28th year in 2027, judged by an independent panel from Yorkshire’s legal community.
“This key date in the calendar is the chance to come together for a memorable evening of networking, socialising, and celebrating.”
Legal Geek Conference
- Host
- legalgeek.co
- Date
- 13 to 14 October 2027. Doors open at 8am, and talks run from 9.30am to 4pm before drinks until 6pm.
- Location
- Old Truman Brewery, 15 Hanbury Street, London E1 6QR
- Event page
- legalgeek.co
- Who it’s for
- Legal sector leaders across law firms and in-house. There’s a separate in-house application form for tickets.
One of the biggest legal tech conferences in the world, held in Shoreditch with around 5,500 attendees.
“Europe’s most established legal innovation event – we bring together a curated community of GCs, partners, legal operations and innovation leaders for two days of strategic insight, practical takeaways, and high‑value networking.”
Beth Fellner, Director, Legal Geek
“Hands down the best event to come to if you want to get a handle on all things legal tech”
Claire Betty, Head of Legal, John Lewis
Legal 500 GC Powerlist UK
- Host
- legal500.com
- Date
- Date TBC (2026 edition was 14 October)
- Location
- London (the 2026 event was at the Central Criminal Court, Old Bailey)
- Event page
- legal500.com/gc-powerlist
- Who it’s for
- Leading in-house lawyers and legal teams.
Legal 500’s annual list of influential in-house lawyers, launched with an evening event. The 2026 edition also named a cohort of Rising Stars.
“The GC Powerlist is a series of publications, events and networking opportunities which highlight the most influential in-house lawyers and legal teams in business today.”
Law Society of Scotland Annual Conference
- Host
- lawscot.org.uk
- Date
- Date TBC (2026 edition was 29 October)
- Location
- Edinburgh and online (the 2026 conference was hybrid, at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre)
- Event page
- lawscot.org.uk
- Who it’s for
- The whole Scottish legal profession, with sessions designed for private practice and in-house lawyers at every career stage. The Society says 36% of 2025 delegates were in-house.
Scotland’s largest legal conference, free for Law Society of Scotland members. The 2026 programme was built around the business of law and the future-ready lawyer, with organisational culture as a third theme.
“Join us at our Annual Conference 2026 as we explore how the Scottish legal profession can remain resilient, relevant and future-ready in this evolving landscape.”
Cosmonauts: Legal Innovators UK
- Host
- cosmonauts.tech
- Date
- 2 to 3 November 2027 (day two, 3 November, is for in-house teams)
- Location
- London (venue to be announced)
- Who it’s for
- General counsel and chief legal officers, plus legal operations and legal technology leads. Attendance is by application.
Cosmonauts’ autumn event on AI and legal tech in practice. Themes include moving from pilot to full roll-out and AI agents in legal workflows. Data security is covered too.
“Legal Innovators UK brings senior legal professionals together for a day of candid talks on the technology reshaping legal work.”
Economist Impact General Counsel Summit
- Date
- Date TBC (2026 edition was 12 November)
- Location
- London (the 2026 edition was at Convene, 133 Houndsditch)
- Who it’s for
- General counsel and legal decision-makers, including from FTSE 100 companies.
The Economist’s annual GC summit, in its 23rd edition in 2026, with more than 600 legal leaders and sessions under the Chatham House Rule.
“For any GC expected to lead beyond legal process, this is the room to be present in.”
The Lawyer’s Legal Leadership Summit
- Host
- thelawyer.com
- Date
- Date TBC (2026 edition was 17 November)
- Location
- London (the 2026 edition was at etc.venues County Hall)
- Event page
- thelawyer.com/event/legal-leadership-summit
- Who it’s for
- In-house legal leaders. In 2026, 60% of attendees were general counsel or chief legal officers, or held director roles.
Formerly In-house Counsel as Business Partner, which ran for over 15 years. The 2026 programme covers leadership skills and AI strategy for legal leaders.
“The familiar yet refreshed Legal Leadership Summit will continue to support the in-house legal leaders of today and the future as the legal industry grows and develops.”
Buying Legal Council EMEA Conference
- Host
- buyinglegal.com
- Date
- Date TBC (2026 edition is 17 to 18 November)
- Location
- London (the 2026 conference is at Dentons, One Fleet Place)
- Event page
- buyinglegal.com/london
- Who it’s for
- Senior in-house legal and legal operations leaders from large European companies, plus legal procurement leaders.
The Buying Legal Council’s European conference on getting more value from legal services, and from legal tech and AI. 2026 topics include measuring ROI from AI and legal tech, and managing cost escalation. The KPIs that matter now are on the list too. 2026 speakers include in-house leaders from Rolls-Royce, HSBC, Serco, and Zurich Insurance.
“Meet In-house legal experts from some of Europe’s largest Enterprises”
Law.com: The British Legal Awards
- Host
- law.com
- Date
- Date TBC (2026 edition is 25 November)
- Location
- London (the 2026 ceremony is at City Central at the HAC)
- Event page
- event.law.com/legalweek-british-legal-awards
- Who it’s for
- Law firms, in-house teams, chambers, and individuals across the UK. Entry is free for in-house.
- In-house categories
- In-House Legal Team of the Year and General Counsel of the Year. There’s an in-house Rising Star award too.
Law.com’s awards, in their 17th year in 2026, with a dedicated set of in-house awards.
“These prestigious awards honour the standout achievements of law firms, in-house teams, chambers, and individuals who are driving the legal profession forward.”
Cosmonauts: Future Contracts UK
- Host
- cosmonauts.tech
- Date
- 9 December 2027
- Location
- London (venue to be announced)
- Who it’s for
- Around 250 senior legal leaders, half from law firms and half from in-house teams. They include general counsel and chief legal officers, along with legal operations leads. Attendance is by application.
A one-day event from Cosmonauts on contracting in practice, for corporate legal and procurement professionals, and anyone working in contracting. Themes include contract lifecycle management, AI drafting and review, negotiation playbooks at scale, and procurement and legal working together. Speakers and agenda are still to be announced.
“Future Contracts UK brings senior legal professionals together for a day of candid talks on the technology reshaping legal work.”
Nomio events in 2027
We host breakfasts and dinners for in-house lawyers in London and Manchester. We also run them in Dublin, along with regular webinars. 2027 dates will go up on nomio.com/events.
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