AEO ANNOUNCES NQ LEGAL AS LEGAL SERVICES PARTNER

The Association of Event Organisers (AEO) has announced a new partnership with nQ legal, who will become the association’s legal services partner from 1 February 2026.

nQ legal are commercial law firm specialising in the venue and events industry, with over 50 years of skill and experience in the sector. The partnership has been established to strengthen the practical support available to AEO members, giving event organisers easier access to relevant legal insight and guidance as they manage increasing regulatory and commercial complexity.

Through the partnership, nQ legal will work closely with AEO to share timely, real-world legal insight with members through briefings, content and engagement at AEO events. The focus will be on helping organisers make informed decisions on the legal issues they encounter in the day-to-day running of their businesses, from commercial contracts, employment and HR matters to governance and compliance. In addition, nQ Legal is committed to delivering a new legal support service for AEO members, offering a complimentary one-hour legal consultation alongside preferential, discounted rates. Further details will be announced in due course, ahead of the service going live.

Anna Golden, chief executive officer at the Association of Event Organisers, said:

“AEO partnerships are about adding real value for our members, and this collaboration with nQ legal is a great example of that. Our members are running complex businesses, and access to clear, practical legal insight is an important part of supporting them to do that well. We’re pleased to be working with a partner who understands the realities of the events sector and the challenges our members face.”

Carol Thompson, co-founder and director at nQ Legal, added:

“We are delighted to be partnering with AEO and supporting its members. Event organisers face a wide range of legal considerations as part of their day-to-day operations, and our aim is to provide advice that is practical, relevant and grounded in the commercial realities of the sector. We look forward to working closely with AEO and its members from February.”

The partnership reflects AEO’s continued focus on developing member benefits that are practical, accessible and aligned with the real challenges facing event organisers.