Andrew Allen is the Chief Executive of Aabyss. An IT company that helps business leaders make informed decisions by simplifying technology to support their growth. As a Professional Member of The Chartered Institute for IT and his nearly 20 years in business, Andrew is considered one of the most recognisable figures in the UK tech industry.
Jason Chapman is an experienced Commercial Manager, having worked negotiating and managing high value contracts for over 10 years in a number of sectors, including consumer finance, leasing, travel and facilities management. During this time he also gained considerable experience managing regulatory and compliance functions. Jason has a wealth of experience at the Legal Ombudsman, joining as an Investigator in 2010 and was appointed as an Ombudsman in 2013.
Mickaela Fox has 20 years’ PQE and became a Partner in 2005. She specialises in solicitors’ and valuers’ indemnity claims and regulatory work. Chambers and Partners name her as a leader in her field. Mickaela has acted for a number of large national firms and is well regarded for her skill and expertise in the conduct of complex, high-value indemnity cases. Over the years she has advised on claims involving trusts, taxation, banking, property and fraud. Mickaela advises on coverage and policy issues and acts as a consultant to law firms who require compliance advice as part of the Compli team. Mickaela was responsible for the launch of the firms risk management consultancy service for lawyers and has been instrumental in the development and growth of Compli.
Aidan Larkin is the CEO and Co-Founder of fintech startup Asset Reality. Asset Reality investigates, manages and realises seized crypto assets for public and private sector clients. A former criminal tax inspector for HM Revenue & Customs and experienced Seized Asset Manager, Aidan was the world’s first seized crypto auctioneer. He also acts as a consultant for the UNODC, government agencies and NGO’s to increase effectiveness in Asset Recovery building infrastructure around crypto asset enforcement.
Linda Lee is a solicitor specialising in regulatory and disciplinary law at national law firm Weightmans LLP. She has held various key roles at the Law Society, including Past President of the Law Society of England and Wales (2010-11). She is currently the Chair of the Professional Indemnity Insurance Committee, a Law Society Council Member and a member of the Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Access to Justice and the Regulatory Process Committees.
Linda is also Chair of the Solicitors Assistance Scheme, which provides pro bono advice and assistance to solicitors facing disciplinary proceedings. She is a legal chair for the Family Health Services Appeals Unit of the NHS Litigation Authority, and the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Services (GMC). She also sits as a Deputy District Judge (Civil). Linda is an independent member of the Need to Sell Panel for HS2. She lectures and writes on legal and regulatory issues and is a director of the Incorporated Council of Law Reporting.
Rachel Lawrence
