Black Counsel Forum - BCF25 Summit
Fri 26 Sep 2025 10:00 AM - Sat 27 Sep 2025 5:00 PM
De Vere Wokefield Estate, near Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3AE
Description
Join Us for BCF25: Black Counsel Forum Summit
Dates: Friday, 26th September - Saturday, 27th September 2025
Overview
BCF25 is a premier residential career development summit tailored to support and advance Black lawyers in a welcoming and empowering space. Attendees will experience interactive workshops, engaging panel discussions, inspirational keynotes, and opportunities to connect with leading Black professionals, including solicitors, barristers, judges, and other experts.
Note: Registration fees do not include accommodation. Subject to availability, accommodation can be reserved at the BCF25 Venue via the “Book Here” link when registering.
Tickets
Early Bird Tickets: (Limited tickets available)
- Non-Law Firm: £595 + VAT (Barristers, in-house lawyers, public sector lawyers)
- Law Firms: £795 + VAT (Partners, Associates, Counsel/Directors, Non-Fee Earning Staff)
Standard Tickets:
- Non-Law Firm: £695 + VAT (Barristers, in-house lawyers, public sector lawyers)
- Law Firms: £895 + VAT (Partners, Associates, Counsel/Directors, Non-Fee Earning Staff)
Ticket Inclusions
- Full access to all program sessions and applicable track workshops (excluding Premium sessions)
- Profile on the BCF25 event app
- Meals provided as follows:
- Friday: Breakfast snacks, morning coffee break, lunch, afternoon coffee break, and a street-food-style networking evening
- Saturday: Breakfast, morning coffee break, lunch, afternoon coffee break
Premium Passes: Available for senior lawyers and leaders, providing access to exclusive leadership sessions and networking areas in the luxury Mansion building at the venue.
Accommodation
Accommodation is not included in ticket prices. We have secured discounted rates at the BCF25 Summit Venue for single or double/twin occupancy, available as an add-on during ticket purchase. Premium Rooms will all be located in the luxury Mansion building at the venue. Note that only limited rooms are available at the venue so book early!
Lawyers Only
Tickets are reserved exclusively for practising lawyers, trainees/pupils and law firm/law department/chambers staff.
Funding
BCF25 offers valuable professional training. We encourage you to seek funding through your organisation’s standard training practices. If a justification letter is needed for your employer, please contact us at events@blackcounselforum.com.
Payment Options
Tickets may be paid for in three instalments via PayPal.
Invoices
For a VAT invoice, please email us at events@blackcounselforum.com.
Cancellation Policy
- 4+ weeks before the event: Full refund minus a 20% handling fee
- Less than 4 weeks before the event: No refund for Summit tickets or hotel rooms; however, an alternate delegate may attend in your place.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow alongside fellow Black lawyers. We look forward to welcoming you to BCF25!
Location
De Vere Wokefield Estate, near Reading, Berkshire, RG7 3AE