Over the coming year, Speechly Bircham's 2010 non-executive director forum seeks to address the topical issues facing non-executive directors, including boardroom disputes, the changing role of the chairman and managing boardroom confidentiality. 

Taking place over lunch from 12.30pm – 3.00pm, each forum provides an opportunity for NEDs to meet their peers, share their challenges and experiences, and hear from a variety of speakers from Speechly Bircham and guest experts.

Events will take place at Speechly Bircham's office, 6 New Street Square London, EC4A 3LX.  Please click here for directions.

Spaces are limited so please reserve your place asap by emailing seminars@speechlys.com.

Monday 25 January 2010
Mutiny in the boardroom - The role of the NED in managing boardroom disputes, including strategies for challenging executive decisions  

Monday 22 February 2010
The changing role of the Chairman - A review of the chairman's role in different circumstances, eg deal making, dealing with regulators and mediating in the board room  

Thursday 18 March 2010
I am sick and tired about lying about the extent of our reserves - The ground rules on confidentiality in the boardroom  

Tuesday 18 May 2010
Lonely at the top - The NED's role in providing support for troubled executives  

Tuesday 15 June 2010
Protecting businesses through the generations - What non executive directors need to know  

Wednesday 7 July 2010
The carbon diet - Overview of carbon reduction commitment and carbon reporting guidance including the impact on share value / PR issues  

Thursday 16 September 2010
Which hat do I wear? - Dealing with conflicts of interest for investor directors in private equity investments and the role of an independent chairman    

For any queries please call Richard Giles on 020 7427 6668