Ella Donegan
Keynote speaker, panellist – partner, Cooley (UK) LLP
Ella advises clients on corporate matters across the business life cycle, with a particular focus on transactions at the intersection of the tech and life sciences sectors, including in the digital health space. Her experience includes advising investors and companies, from startups to high-growth companies, on projects including venture capital financings, M&A and general corporate transactions.
Before beginning her law career, Ella worked as a medical doctor in the NHS.
Emily Fanning
Panellist – trainee, Stephenson Harwood LLP
Emily Fanning is a fourth seat trainee solicitor at Stephenson Harwood, currently sat with our commercial, data and technology team.
Rebecca Francis
Panellist – partner, Osborne Clarke LLP
Rebecca is a partner in Osborne Clarke’s real estate disputes and risk team in London. She acts for a variety of clients in the built environment sector, with a particular specialism in residential and mixed-use property. Rebecca also has a particular focus on assets in the living sector, including build-to-rent, student accommodation, later living and co-living.
Mohammad Aljamal
Panellist – trainee, Bristows LLP
Mohammad joined Bristows as a trainee solicitor in August 2025 and is currently working in the commercial disputes team.
Kelly Thomson
Panellist – partner, RPC
Kelly sits on the executive board providing strategic direction to RPC. She also leads the firm’s ESG offering and works with employers across a wide range of sectors from consumer brands and retail to tech, media and insurance. A specialist in employment law and practice, her work frequently focuses on the people aspects of complex reorganisations and restructurings.