Practice Group Conference 2026
Corporate Finance June 24
09:00-10:00
Registration Room - Masters Foyer
10:00-10:35
Welcome and Opening Remarks Room - Masters
Keith Froud Chief Executive
Stephen Hill Head of Corporate Finance Practice Group
10:35-10:55
Our strategic ambition Room - Masters
A forward‑looking session setting out our strategic ambition for the Corporate Finance practice group, outlining the priorities, opportunities and actions that will shape our next phase of growth.
Stephen Hill Head of Corporate Finance Practice Group
10:55-11:30
Refreshment break Room - Masters Foyer
11:30-12:15
Client panel - What clients value most Room - Masters
Gain an unfiltered view from our clients on what excellence looks like today - and how we measure up against their expectations.
Stephen Hill Head of Corporate Finance Practice Group
Helen Thomas
Shawn der Kinderen Aurelius
Client TBC
Client TBC
Client TBC
12:15-13:15
External speaker - Trust, Alignment, Execution: Teamwork in critical moments Room - Masters
Drawing on 27 years of frontline crisis negotiation, Kevin Taylor reveals how trust, alignment and clear roles enable teams to make decisive, coordinated moves when the pressure is at its highest.
Kevin Taylor
13:15-14:30
Networking lunch Room - Ryder Restaurant
14:30-15:15
AI in action Room - Masters
Showcasing our AI journey in action - highlighting real use cases, practical lessons and how evolving client expectations are shaping the way we collaborate and use AI.
Mark Dennison
Jon Gill
Hammad Naveed
Amy Bagni
Meghan Bryson
15:15-16:00
Panel - Winning in the market Room - Masters
Bringing together perspectives from across our global network to explore how we win in the market - through cross‑border collaboration, targeted sector focus and delivering real outcomes for our clients.
Keri Rees
Kiran Arora
Catherine Detalle
Helen Hallam
Dickson Ng
Adite Aloke
16:00-16:30
Refreshment break Room - TBC
16:30-17:30
Teamwork – a practical session Room - Masters
A practical session focused on how we work together more effectively - sharing real examples, simple approaches and proven behaviours that strengthen teamwork and deliver better outcomes for our clients.
18:30-19:30
Pre-Dinner drinks Room - Masters Foyer
19:30
Dinner & Awards Room - Masters
Jason Lovell
Kath Roberts
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