Blogs

On Thursday 11 March 2021, the JPLA hosted its inaugural event in celebration of International Women’s Day.

Merry Christmas and happy New Year

The junior arm of the Property Litigation Association has always played a key role in the Association and I am delighted that we have been able to “see” many of you (along with our JPBA comrades) in various virtual quizzes, as well as at some of our academic webinars, during this strange time

SAVE THE DATE:  PLA Autumn Trilogy - November 2020

Although we have had to make many changes to the PLA calendar over recent months, the various committees of the PLA have continued to work hard on your behalf.

As our Chair, Kerry Glanville, is taking a well-earned break this week, it falls upon me to reach out with a short blog during these exceptional circumstances. I hope you, your household and families across the country and globe are well and adapting aplomb to the new “norm”. We are indeed living in ‘interesting’ times.

Mark Twain said:  “All you need in this life is ignorance and confidence; then success is sure“. 

‘From Hostage negotiation to negotiating property disputes: Lessons from a parallel world‘ hosted by Phil Williams (a former hostage negotiator) and Mandy Lenton (property mediator and lead member of the CEDR faculty team).  

The PLA Essay Competition always produces interesting views and perspectives from our membership. This year was no exception, with Lucie Barnes from Baines Wilson LLP writing an thought-provoking piece on social housing and social mobility.

Our second Northern Training Day started with a bang in Manchester. This year in Manchester we had approximately 30% more attendees than last year’s sell out event in Leeds. As the Mancunian karaoke playlist died away, we began with a short introduction from our chair Bryan Johnston. We were then treated to a very entertaining run through a host of topics, from negotiating damages all the way to patio power-washing.