On Thursday 12^th June, The 500 Club returned to Manchester for another vibrant evening of networking. Our second Manchester event of the year, following an equally fantastic gathering in February.

Alongside regular hosts Chris Jones of Asertis, Mike Sheath and Nicola Hainey of CAPA, Mike Rose, Liam Geoghegan and myself at ESA Risk, we welcomed a special guest host for this event, 18 St John Street Chambers.

This time, the backdrop was the stylish Rain Bar, a venue that proved to be as much a talking point as the conversations themselves. The setting created the perfect atmosphere for meaningful engagement.

As ever, the turnout exceeded expectations and the room bustled with a diverse mix of professionals, including representatives from prominent firms such as Bermans, CG & Co, Fieldfisher, JMW, Kuits, Moorfields, Quantuma, RSM, Weightmans and more, each bringing a unique perspective to every conversation.

From sharing insights on current challenges across sectors to identifying aligned goals between firms and individuals, the evening offered real value beyond business cards and pleasantries.

It was the kind of evening that sums up what The 500 Club is really about—creating opportunities for professionals to connect in an authentic, meaningful way.

We’re proud to be building a trusted network across the UK that enables people to build relationships, open doors, and support each other in an ever-evolving professional landscape.

Next up is Nottingham (19^th June), a brand new city in our event line up and one I’m very much looking forward to hosting.

With events regularly held in Manchester, London, Leeds, Liverpool and more new cities joining the calendar throughout 2025, there’s never been a better time to get involved.

If you’re working in insolvency, restructuring, law, finance or related sectors and want to grow your network, deepen industry relationships, and be part of a forward-thinking community, we’d love to see you at a future event.

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To join the invite list, email events@the500club.co.uk.