Birmingham's legal community had the chance to question one of the UK's leading lawyers as part of a nationwide conference series organised by the city's Yorkshire Bank Financial Solutions Centre. 

Peter Scott, the former managing partner of top London and European law firm Eversheds, was the key speaker on a national teleconference hosted by Yorkshire Bank on the subject of how legal practices need to change following the recession. 

Five law firms from Birmingham along with representatives from insurance companies joined Yorkshire Bank's senior partner Mike Kelly to question Peter on how the sector needs to be able to respond to the differing needs of clients following the economic downturn. 

Stephen Cronin, managing partner at Yorkshire Bank's Financial Solutions Centre in Temple Row, said the teleconference was a great opportunity for the city's lawyers to quiz one of the UK's top legal professionals since Peter is now an advisor, trainer and coach to many law firms. 

Stephen said: "Peter was able to pass on a wealth of experience and insight gained from his career at a leading international legal practice. The market in which law firms now operate is very different as the UK economy looks to grow out of recession, and many clients have very different needs. 

"Lawyers have to adapt, as most businesses do, and Peter discussed how firms need to continue to focus on fundamental principles such as identifying client needs."

This legal sector teleconference was part of a nationwide series of events being hosted by Yorkshire Bank to allow corporate and business customers the chance to network and hear from the UK's leading economists and professionals. 

Future events will focus on the economic impact of the general election, exchange rates affecting farmers, food manufacturing and charities.