Selborne Chambers Half-Day Commercial Conference 2026
About this Event
Selborne Chambers is delighted to invite you to our Commercial Conference 2026, taking place at the prestigious Honourable Society of the Inner Temple on Thursday, 1st October 2026.
Join members of the Selborne Chambers Commercial Team for an engaging half-day conference exploring the latest developments and key issues shaping commercial law. Through a series of practical and topical presentations, our barristers will provide valuable insights and guidance on the issues that matter most to commercial practitioners and their clients.
Following the conference, we warmly invite you and your colleagues to continue the conversation over drinks and canapés in the historic surroundings of the Inner Temple.
The Inner Temple is fully accessible. If you have any specific accessibility requirements, please let us know when registering.
Places are limited and early booking is recommended.
Please note that all tickets are non-refundable.
Agenda
🕑: 12:15 PM - 01:15 PM
Registration and Lunch at The Honourable Society of The Inner Temple
🕑: 01:15 PM - 01:20 PM
Welcome / opening remarks by Ian Clarke KC
🕑: 01:20 PM - 01:50 PM
Giles Maynard-Connor KC with TBC on Interim remedies (1)
Info: Imaging orders / Search Orders
A discussion of Imaging Orders and their relationship with Search Orders involving a consideration of relevant principles and practice in obtaining such relief, and the practical application of an order both in England and Wales and outside the Jurisdiction.
🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:20 PM
Edward Bennion-Pedley, Natasha Dzameh and Tom Frazer on Interim remedies (2)
Info: Freezing Injunctions / Bankers Trust / Assets in foreign jurisdictions
Ed Bennion-Pedley and Tom Frazer will discuss the law and practice of freezing injunctions from the differing perspectives of applicant and respondent. This session will also consider Bankers Trust orders and Natasha Dzameh will speak about the application of these interim remedies to assets in foreign jurisdictions.
🕑: 02:20 PM - 02:50 PM
Stuart Hornett, George Woodhead and Sarah Walker
Info: Evidence of doubtful veracity Metadata / Forgery
An exploration of the court’s guidance on how allegations of forgery or issues in relation to whether a document is genuine should be made in order to be able to take the points at trial and a discussion of strategies to deploy when faced with a potentially fraudulent or fake document.
🕑: 02:50 PM - 03:15 PM
Break
🕑: 03:15 PM - 03:45 PM
Mark Spackman, Simon McLoughlin and Rahul Arora on Conspiracy / Economic Torts
Info: Unlawful means conspiracy
An interactive session exploring the key points arising from recent authorities, including what will constitute unlawful means and the requisite quality of the defendants' knowledge.
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:15 PM
Ian Clarke KC, Carly Sandbach and Barnaby Hope on Accessory Liability
Info: Breach of duty and accessory liability: where are we now?
A review of recent cases and developments in the law concerning accessory liability, particularly with regard to fiduciaries' breach.
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:40 PM
Break
🕑: 04:40 PM - 05:10 PM
Nicholas Trompeter KC, Richard Clegg and Daniel Webb on Damages
Info: Three Cases on Damages You Have Probably Never Heard Of
Nick, Richard and Daniel will each pitch their favourite case on damages. The audience gets to vote on which one is the most useful in practice.
🕑: 05:10 PM - 05:40 PM
Panel Discussion
Info: To be confirmed
🕑: 05:40 PM - 05:45 PM
Closing Remarks by Ian Clarke KC
🕑: 05:45 PM - 09:00 PM
Drinks and Canapes Reception
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 124.21
