The Property Litigation Association

We are a members' organisation for legal professionals specialising in all aspects of commercial, residential and agricultural property litigation.

We promote specialist property litigation skills within the property industry and provide an active member network for the exchange of information.

We also provide education and training in property litigation and we are a public voice for property law through our media and public affairs campaigns.

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Our Mission

What We Do

Education

Our education and training resources cover different aspects of property litigation including commercial, residential and agricultural property law. 

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Law Reform

Law reform is a fundamental part of our role and we regularly campaign for improvements to property law and the court service. 

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Wellbeing

We provide practical wellbeing resources to our members, as well as hosting events on this subject. 

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JPLA

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PLA

The JPLA helps members of up to 10 years' PQE develop their technical expertise as well as their own network of property professionals. 

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Events

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Find, book and manage upcoming property law events, including our Annual Conference, and social events, including our Summer Party.

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23rd January 2025

Clarion Solicitors, Elizabeth House, 13-19 Queen St, Leeds LS1 2TW

PLA North: Northern Mediation Theatre

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Professional Court User Surgery 23rd January 2025
Law Reform Consultations & User Groups
Professional Court User Surgery 23rd January 2025

07th Jan 2025

PLA Members are invited to the Professional Court User Surgery to be held at the County Court at Central London, Thomas More Building, Royal Courts of Justice, Strand, London, WC2A 2LL on Thursday 23rd January 2025.
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PLA proposed reform of the 1954 Act survey
Law Reform Surveys
PLA proposed reform of the 1954 Act survey

18th Dec 2024

The Law Commission has recently launched the first phase of its consultation into the potential reform of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954. The 1954 Act is of central importance to property litigators and any reform will have a significant impact on our work. The PLA Law Reform Committee will be preparing a response to the consultation on behalf of the PLA and is asking members to submit answers to the consultation questions using their PLA proposed reform of the 1954 Act survey.
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Welcome message from new PLA Chair, Rebecca Campbell
Blogs
Welcome message from new PLA Chair, Rebecca Campbell

12th Dec 2024

New PLA Chair, Rebecca Campbell introduces herself, her Executive Committee and looks to the year ahead for the PLA.
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EG: Raising the profile: new PLA chair sets out her stall
Press
EG: Raising the profile: new PLA chair sets out her stall

22nd Nov 2024

Jess Harrold meets new Property Litigation Association chair Rebecca Campbell to discuss a time of change for property law and her drive to attract a wider array of talent into the field.
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PLA Annual General Meeting 2024
AGM documents
PLA Annual General Meeting 2024

20th Nov 2024

The PLA Annual General Meeting 2024 was held on 20 November 2024 at the Merchant Taylors Hall, 30 Threadneedle St, London EC2R 8JB. Read the minutes of the meeting and the committee reports.
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A message from outgoing PLA Chair, Mark Reading
Blogs
A message from outgoing PLA Chair, Mark Reading

20th Nov 2024

Mark Reading's message to members as he reflects on his time as Chair of PLA before handing over the reins at the Association's AGM on 20th November.
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Fieldsend, James and Rowan, Hugh, Tanfield Chambers (13.11.24) Confirmatory notes for Counting the Cost NOTES
Education & Training Resources
Fieldsend, James and Rowan, Hugh, Tanfield Chambers (13.11.24) Confirmatory notes for Counting the Cost NOTES

13th Nov 2024

Fieldsend, James and Rowan, Hugh, Tanfield Chambers (13.11.24) Confirmatory notes for Counting the Cost NOTES presented at the PLA Autumn Training Day 2024 at the Royal Society of Medicine on 13 November 2024.
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Woodhead, George, Selborne Chambers (13.11.24) Confirmatory notes to Islam v Islam [2024] NOTES
Education & Training Resources
Woodhead, George, Selborne Chambers (13.11.24) Confirmatory notes to Islam v Islam [2024] NOTES

13th Nov 2024

Woodhead, George, Selborne Chambers (13.11.24) Confirmatory notes to Islam v Islam [2024] fraud in family portfolio disputes NOTES presented at the PLA Autumn Training Day 2024 at the Royal Society of Medicine on 13 November 2024.
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Blackmore, Sarah, Enterprise Chambers (13.11.24) Confirmatory notes to Part 8, Or Not Part 8, That Is The Question NOTES
Education & Training Resources
Blackmore, Sarah, Enterprise Chambers (13.11.24) Confirmatory notes to Part 8, Or Not Part 8, That Is The Question NOTES

13th Nov 2024

Blackmore, Sarah, Enterprise Chambers (13.11.24) Confirmatory notes to Part 8, Or Not Part 8, That Is The Question NOTES presented at the PLA Autumn Training Day 2024 at the Royal Society of Medicine on 13 November 2024.
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