AULP Annual Conference 2026

This year marks a milestone for AULP, with its first conference held outside England, and an ambitious theme to match: Beyond Borders.

Over the course of the conference, attendees will benefit from a varied programme aligned closely with the Beyond Borders theme, including:

• Keynote sessions exploring emerging sector-wide challenges
• Panel discussions on cross‑institutional collaboration and the evolving role of university legal teams
• Practical workshops designed to support day‑to‑day legal practice
• Networking opportunities with colleagues from across the UK higher education legal community

The programme will also feature Richard Wilkins, Legal Director at Russell‑Cooke, who will lead Legal Session 6C: Student Misconduct: The “Accused” – Understanding Their Concerns and Avoiding Common Pitfalls.

A welcome event will also take place on the evening of 17 June, offering an early opportunity to connect with peers ahead of the main programme.

Further details on speakers and sessions will be released shortly.

As a long‑established, full‑service law firm, we are committed to supporting the higher education community as it navigates an increasingly complex legal and regulatory landscape. We work closely with universities, colleges, and sector bodies to provide tailored, senior‑level advice across a broad range of issues.

Our team advises on some of the most high‑profile and challenging matters in the sector, offering pragmatic, solutions‑focused support across:

• Public law, where we help institutions navigate regulatory frameworks and statutory obligations
• Employment law, where we support organisations through workforce challenges and organisational change
• Governance, where we ensure decision‑making structures remain robust and compliant
• Equality Act and discrimination, where we advise on complex equality duties and claims
• Service‑level disputes, where we assist in resolving contractual and operational disagreements
• Property, where we manage estates, development matters, and transactions
• Charity and not‑for‑profit law, where we support institutions with charitable status
• Commercial law, where we enable strategic partnerships and commercial activity
• Data protection, where we help ensure compliance in a data‑rich environment

Our sponsorship reflects our ongoing commitment to helping institutions think beyond boundaries—whether legal, operational, or strategic.