Events

The 500 Club

Networking events aimed at lawyers, insolvency practitioners, lenders and related professionals, held across the UK.

The 500 Club is a series of informal networking events jointly hosted by ESA Risk, litigation funders Asertis and property audit and consultancy firm CAPA.

The invitation-only events are held throughout the year at locations across the UK, including London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Bristol and others.

We hold The 500 Club events to bring together like-minded professionals from the legal, insolvency, finance and property sectors (and more) for drinks, nibbles and, most importantly, good conversation. At the end of the evening, we pick up the tab.

The invite list is kept relatively small and the events are held in relaxed settings, so that it’s as easy as possible for attendees to chat and enjoy themselves.

Past venues for The 500 Club have included:

Typically, you can expect to meet lawyers, insolvency practitioners, lenders and related professionals at The 500 Club events. We hand-pick invitees, so you’re guaranteed good conversation and genuine business networking opportunities.

If there’s one thing we know we’re good at, it’s bringing people together and getting them chatting. A smaller event means it’s easier for you to join conversations and we can assist with introductions.

The events also provide a great opportunity to meet members of the ESA Risk team, as they are regularly attended by:

2025 event schedule

We plan to run 22 events this year. London and Manchester events start at 5pm, all other events start at 4pm. Follow The 500 Club LinkedIn page for event updates.

Upcoming events in 2025

  • 10th April – Bristol – Le Vignoble
  • 24th April – London – Davy’s Bunghole Cellars
  • 1st May – Liverpool – Gino D’Acampo 360 Sky Bar
  • 15th May – Newcastle 
  • 4th June – Glasgow
  • 5th June – Edinburgh
  • 12th June – Manchester
  • 19th June – Nottingham*
  • 26th June – London 
  • 10th July – Leeds
  • 11th September – London
  • 18th September – Birmingham
  • 25th September – Norwich*
  • 2nd October – Liverpool
  • 16th October – London
  • 29th October – Southampton
  • 30th October – Bristol
  • 6th November – Leeds
  • 13th November – Manchester
  • 20th November – London

* New city for 2025.

Past events in 2025

Attend The 500 Club networking events

Want to join us at a future event? Email us with your details and where you’d be able to attend an event. We’re always happy to add new names to our invite list, and new locations to hold events. We often encourage attendees to invite a colleague or a guest, too.

We look forward to seeing you at a future event.

Who you can expect to meet from ESA Risk

Our co-hosts for The 500 Club

Asertis

asertisAsertis is the UK’s fastest growing litigation funder, with an unparalleled understanding of complex commercial and insolvency disputes. They deliver bespoke solutions tailored for individual client needs, eliminating financial risk and maximising the potential for success.

The 500 Club events are usually attended by Roger Dugan, Business Development Director at Asertis. Roger – a qualified solicitor – has extensive experience in both corporate and personal insolvency recovery matters.

CAPA

capaCAPA provides commercial property audit, consultancy and management services, including discovering and recovering overspend on elements such as utility bills and service charges, negotiation with landlords to restructure leases, disposals and acquisitions, and asset management.

The 500 Club events are usually attended by Mike Sheath and Tony Sweeney, Directors at CAPA.

Our charity partner

Aspire

aspireEvery two hours in the UK someone is paralysed by a spinal cord injury; it can happen to anyone at any time and no one is prepared for how it will change their life.

Aspire exists because there is currently no cure. They provide practical help to people who have been paralysed by spinal cord injuries, helping them move from injury to independence. Their services include: Aspire Housing, Independent Living, Welfare Benefits Advice, Housing Advice, Money Matters and Assistive Technology.

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Attend The 500 Club networking events

Want to join us at a future event? Email us with your details and where you’d be able to attend an event. We’re always happy to add new names to our invite list, and new locations to hold events. We often encourage attendees to invite a colleague or a guest, too.

We look forward to seeing you at a future event.

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