Join Legal News Wales and Menzies LLP as we celebrate St David’s Day and bring together business leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs for an insightful panel discussion on the future of Wales’ business landscape.

With SMEs at the heart of the Welsh economy, this free panel event with networking will explore key challenges, opportunities, and the transformational forces shaping business growth across the nation.

This is more than just a conversation—it’s an opportunity to shape and inspire the future of business in Wales and discover the collaborative opportunities that can benefit the whole of Wales!

This event is open to all business owners, law firms and other professional service providers in Wales. Please be quick to book your free place as numbers are limited.

Meet the transformation trailblazers

Our expert panellists include senior speakers from the Development Bank of Wales, The Federation of Small Businesses, Ogi Pro, Browne Jacobson and our host, Menzies LLP, who will share their insights on:

• Funding & Investment in Wales – A deep dive into the current economic climate, regional growth beyond Cardiff, and emerging sector hotspots.
• Digital Infrastructure & Transformation – Understanding where Wales stands in the digital landscape, opportunities for businesses, and where support is needed.
• SMEs in Wales – The realities of running a business here, untapped opportunities, and areas that need more focus.
• Legal & Public Sector Insights – What the increasing demand for specialist legal advisory tells us about business needs in Wales.
• Accountancy & Advisory Perspectives – Examining business growth trends and financial priorities for Welsh SMEs.

Our panel

• Rhian Elston, Head of Investment, Development Bank of Wales (profile)
• Ben Cottam, Head of Wales, Federation of Small Businesses (profile)
• Justin Leese, Chief Technology Officer, Ogi Pro (profile)
• Laura Hughes, Partner and Executive Lead for Wales, Browne Jacobson (profile)
• John Cullen, Advisory Partner, Menzies LLP (profile)

Chair: Emma Waddingham, Editor and Founder, Legal News Wales

Be part of the transformation

Following the discussion, join us for drinks and canapés, and the chance to connect with fellow business owners, investors, and industry leaders driving change in Wales. 

Book now

This event is open to all business owners and professional services in Wales.

Click here to book your free place.

Booking note: Please list guest names and dietary requirements upon booking. For further information, please email editor@legalnewswales.com