Annual Practice Management Conference 2026
The business of law in Ireland is constantly evolving. Future-proofing your practice through strategic adaption isn’t just an advantage - it’s a necessity.
Brought to you by Azets (formerly Outsource Finance), this series of seminars offers a unique forum to discuss shared challenges, exchange insights, and analyse the latest market trends. With a sharp focus on the commercial realities facing Irish solicitors in 2026, we will explore how the legal landscape is shifting and deliver actionable strategies to help your firm thrive in uncertain times.
This is a highly practical, peer-led conference featuring first hand insights from experienced Managing Partners who are successfully navigating these exact market shifts.
Register hereEvent Details & Agenda
Our comprehensive agenda is designed to give you a distinct competitive edge, covering the macro trends and micro-metrics that dictate law firm success today. In this session, we will explore:
- The changing shape of the Irish legal market - identifying the future winners and losers.
- What profit margins are standard across different firm sizes, and how to calculate, maintain, and protect yours.
- Current market pricing for legal services and alternative strategies for achieving sustainable growth.
- The current market value for buying or selling a practice, why firms are merging, and the critical do’s and don’ts of a successful merger.
- Changes to staffing and pay structures in 2026, alongside proven tactics for attracting and retaining top legal talent.
- A deep dive into the current Professional Indemnity Insurance (PII) market, cybercrime mitigation, and maximising your banking relationships.
- Cultivating organisational adaptability to bend and flex with sudden economic or regulatory shifts.
CPD Accreditation
This conference qualifies for 4 CPD Hours fully accredited across all core categories:
- 1 Hour Business & Financial Management
- 1 Hour Practice Management
- 1 Hour Self-Management
- 1 Hour Risk Management
Keynote Speakers
- David Rowe - Founder, Outsource Finance (now Azets Ireland)
- Donal Maher - Director, Outsource Finance (now Azets Ireland)
- Neil Hughes - CEO, Azets Ireland (Special Session: Growing and Scaling a Professional Practice)
- Brown & Brown - Regional PII Director & Cybercrime Expert
- Local Managing Partners - Joining panel discussions at each regional session to share real-world local insights
(Speakers subject to change)
Dates & Venues
Date | Time | Venue |
|---|---|---|
Thursday, 1st October 2026 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Hotel Kikenny |
Thursday, 8th October 2026 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Radisson Blu St. Helen's Hotel, |
Wednesday, 14th October 2026 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Clayton Hotel, Cork City |
Thursday, 15th October 2026 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | The Savoy Hotel, Limerick |
Friday, 16th October 2026 | 1:00pm - 5:00pm | The Courthouse, Galway City |
Tuesday, 20th October 2026 | 9:00am - 1:00pm | Online / Virtual Seminar |
Cost
Maximise value by attending with your team. Rates apply to both in-person and online access.
- 1 Delegate: €160
- 2 Delegates (Same firm): €295 (Save €25)
- 3 Delegates (Same firm): €420 (Save €60)
- 4 Delegates (Same firm): €520 (Save €120)
- 5 Delegates (Same firm): €625 (Save €175)
- 6+ Delegates: €625 + €100 for each additional delegate
Don’t leave your firm’s growth to chance in 2026.
Equip your practice with the financial insights, risk strategies, and management tools needed for the year ahead.