Michael Napier has been at the centre of the core changes in the delivery of legal services, law reform, access to justice issues and major cases, whilst also leading top 20 law firm Irwin Mitchell from which he retired in May 2012 after 40 years. In the business of law Michael is well known as a successful achiever, broadcaster, commentator and author. In an interview following his award as ‘Lawyer of the Year 2012′ he was described by Legal Business as “A Man For All Seasons.” When Michael was President of the Law Society in 2001 the Office of Fair Trading published its report on competition in the legal profession. This was followed by Sir David Clementi’s report on regulation and the Government’s white paper ‘Putting Consumers First’. The subsequent Legal Services Act 2007 introduced Alternative Business Structures (ABS) and established the Legal Services Board to which Michael was appointed in 2008. Michael Napier, a major influence on: • Reform of legal services • Access to justice • Law reform • Litigation funding • Group actions • Pro Bono Michael Napier is available to advise and speak on: • The strategy and business of law firm leadership and management in the new world of Alternative Business Structures (ABSs) • External investment in the provision of legal services • The funding of civil cases and the strategy of civil litigation • Pro bono and corporate social responsibility, including internationally