Today’s Media, publishers of Today’s Wills and Probate, are hosting two major events in 2025 designed to elevate and recognise the work of private client professionals across the regulated and unregulated legal communities. We invite you to join us at our upcoming events; should you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
TWP Festival | 25th June 2025
Private client’s answers to Glastonbury? Well… maybe not quite but we’ll give it a good go! Hosted at Mythe Barn and Sheepy Meadow in Warwickshire (15 mins from M42) TWP Festival brings together a range of Headline and Support Acts and Artists for a one-day extravaganza of insight, innovation, and industry connections.
Every festival needs its Headline Artist and TWP Festival is no exception with The Law Commission lined up to present on the output of the much anticipated Wills Act report due to be published in May. Support Artists on the day include Ian Cooper who will discuss ways firms can increase conversion rates of potential clients into profitable business; and the ‘Culture Club’ will explore the benefits associated with positive workplace culture, wellbeing, innovative ways of working and the 4-day week, and the impact on risk, recruitment, and retention.
Join an array of Support Acts and Pop Ups and be part of something completely unique to the wills, probate, tax, trusts and estate planning community.
Setlist for the Day
Morning: Mythe Barn
Kick things off with a power-packed morning featuring keynote performances and panel discussions.
- Hello… is it me you’re looking for? – Ian Cooper leads this session on how firms can boost conversion rates and turn interest into business.
- Culture Club – A festival-favourite panel discussing the importance of workplace culture, wellbeing, and innovative ways of working, including the rising trend of the four-day workweek. Expect insight into how these changes are shaking up recruitment, retention, and risk.
- The Show Must Go On – The Law Commission takes the mic to unveil the details of its Wills Act reform, sparking conversations about what this means for the future of wills and probate.
Afternoon: Sheepy Meadow
The afternoon sees the mic passed to a stellar lineup of TED-style talks, where festival-goers can pick and mix sessions to suit their interests. Expect engaging, high-energy insights from industry experts covering:
- Why can’t we be friends? – Exploring the sometimes-rocky relationship between charities and legal practitioners.
- You raise me up – A rallying cry for raising professional standards across both regulated and unregulated sectors.
- A little less conversation – The lost art of rapport building in an increasingly digital world.
- Shake it off – Wellness specialist Sarah Hunt keeps the crowd energised with tips on staying focused throughout the day.
- …and more!
Encore: Food Trucks, Drinks & Live Music
All-day Access Passes are £139 +VAT. Get your wristbands here.
British Wills and Probate Awards 2025 | 9th October 2025
Returning on 9th October 2025, The British Wills and Probate Awards recognises and celebrates the incredible work of the profession up and down the country. We’re delighted to welcome back Arken.Legal as Headline Sponsor after their support in the inaugural years of the awards back in 2018.
Hosted in Manchester, the awards welcomes over 450 practitioners across categories that recognise the technical expertise and service excellence of practitioners including “Private Client Firm of the Year” “Customer Service Champions” and “Tax and Trust Team of the Year”; alongside the softer skills and wider industry engagement through “Community and Charity Champions”, “Best Place to Work” and “One to Watch Practitioner of the Year”.
CLICK HERE to view the Awards Categories and entry criteria
Uniquely the awards champions both the regulated and unregulated legal services sectors with categories for law firms, probate providers, and will writers alongside individual excellence awards, and supplier categories. Entry is open now for this year’s awards with the early bird rate of £129 +VAT available until Friday 16th May. You can enter up to 3x categories and you do not need to complete your entry now; you only need to have registered to benefit. Standard entry will apply thereafter at a rate of £169 +VAT. For organisations wishing to enter 1x category, you can do so for £89 +VAT.
Key Dates
- Early Bird Deadline: Friday 16th May 2025
- Entry Deadline: Friday 11th July 2025
- Submission Deadline: Friday 18th July 2025
- Tickets Released: July 2025 (TBC)
- Shortlist Announced: w/c 18th August 2025 (TBC)
- British Wills and Probate Awards 2025: 9th October 2025
CLICK HERE to ENTER The British Wills and Probate Awards 2025
A number of firms have already committed to sponsorship of TWP Festival and The British Wills and Probate Awards. Today’s Media are hugely grateful to WillSuite, LEAP Estates, The Law Superstore, Anglia Research, CILEX, Society of Will Writers, Provira, Ochresoft, Finders International, CLS, The Executor Hub, PIB Insurance and Level who have all confirmed their support. Sponsorship opportunities for both 2025 events are still available. Please contact Grace Beech and Donna Opie for more information, or call 030 1000 839.
