Expired 26th Annual Conference – London, 14 November 2025

The 26th MHLA Annual Conference will take place on Friday 14 November 2025 at the Victory Services Club London, 63-79 Seymour Street, London, W2 2HF. The meeting room is Carisbrooke Hall.

This conference provides 5 hours structured PD for TLS Mental Health Accreditation Scheme, and 1 hour structured PD for TLS Mental Capacity (Welfare) Accreditation Scheme. Professional Development Hours = 6. Reference BYE/MHLA.

Speakers

• Legal Aid Agency (LAA) – Najmus Mardabux (LAA Development Manager)
• Dr Laura Janes KC (Hon) – Case Law Update
• Dr Callum Ross (Forensic Consultant Psychiatrist)
• Michael Kennedy (Barrister / Accredited Legal Representative)
• Angela Munley (Ministry of Justice) & Dr Paul Swinglehurst (Consultant Psychiatrist)
• Deputy Chamber President (Tribunal Service Mental Health)

Programme

The event programme is currently in progress and subject to change – details to be confirmed.

Fees

The conference fees remain unchanged and includes a hot lunch, all refreshments, and drinks reception.

MHLA member: £160 each
MHLA member group discount: £145 each (applies when 3 or more members from the same firm book together)
Non-MHLA member ticket: £230

If booking at the discounted members rate, please ensure you are a fully paid-up MHLA member for 2025. (If you have recently sent the 2025 membership renewal fee and your renewal is still being processed, you are very welcome to book at the discounted rate.)

Email admin@mhla.co.uk if you are unsure of your membership status. Click here to view membership eligibility, fees, and to download an application form.

Pre-Conference Dinner

Booking for the Pre-Conference Dinner on Wednesday 13 November 2025 will open shortly.

Venue Information

By Train: The nearest rail station is Paddington, although VSC is easily accessible from all the other ones such as Marylebone, Charing Cross, Victoria, Waterloo, Euston, Farringdon, Moorgate and King’s Cross St Pancras.

By Tube: The nearest underground station is Marble Arch on the Central Line.

Sponsorship

The MHLA offers a unique range of advertising and sponsorship opportunities to enable organisations which share our aims and values to promote their services to our members, and to others with an interest in the field of mental health law. If you are interested in finding out more about exhibition & display, delegate pack inserts, and so on, email admin@mhla.co.uk to request our Rate Card.