South East
Welcome to the Law Society in the South East
Here solicitors can find out how the Law Society is supporting its members in the South East region.
Geographical coverage
Our South East region covers Milton Keynes and District, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Dorset, West Sussex, East Sussex and Kent.
The Law Society in the South East
Our aims are to:
- work with solicitors to understand their needs and represent their interests.
- inform solicitors about Law Society services, activities and campaigns.
- promote the solicitors' profession to stakeholders including the media, other businesses and professional organisations.
Your regional representative
Regional manager - Kim Seth (nee Godfrey)
Kim's remit is to represent the interest of solicitor members in the South East at a national level and keep the profession informed about Law Society activities.
Kim joined the Law Society in March 2008. Prior to this she worked for CIMA, a professional body for management accountants, where she managed their relationship with blue chip organisations in the Thames Valley.
Address for correspondence: Central Admin Unit,
5th Floor, Capital Tower,
Greyfriars Road,
Cardiff CF10 3AG
Telephone: 01276 406806
Mobile: 07794 336078
E-mail: kim.seth@lawsociety.org.uk
Regional events
The Law Society organises a number of training seminars and networking events in the South East.
Find Law Society events in the South East
UKTI South East runs various events to help organisations expand their business overseas.
Find UKTI events in the South East
Bi-monthly update
Kim produces a bi-monthly update which gives an overview of the work of the Law Society, with a particular focus on the South East. If you would like to receive the update please e-mail Kim.
Local Junior Lawyers Divisions
There are a number of local groups across the South East that provide support, organise events and provide networking opportunities for junior lawyers.
Find your local Junior Lawyers Division
Local Law Societies and other regional groups
The Law Society works closely alongside independent local law societies and other groups across the country. Follow the links below for information on the wider networks in the region.
Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire Law Society
Bournemouth and District Law Society
Bromley and District Law Society
Chichester and District Law Society
Dorset Law Society
Hampshire Law Society
Hastings and District Law Society
Isle of Wight Law Society
Isle of Thanet Law Society
Kent Law Society
Medway Law Society
Surrey Law Society
Sussex Law Society
Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and District Law Society
Worthing Law Society
The following local law societies are active groups but do not have a website. The regional manager is happy to provide contact details.
Eastbourne Law Society
South East Kent Law Society
Solicitors in Local Government - London and Home Counties Branch
Commerce and Industry Group - Central and Thames Valley branches