Litigation in Practice
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Mediation
Read the latest articles on Mediation to find out everything you need to support your mediation process, from costs, to how to prepare, and what to avoid. With articles and advice from experts in Mediation there’s a broad array of information to support you.
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Directions and Protocols
Explore relevant Directions & Protocols revision proposals and updates for property litigation as well as guidance and notes.
Counsel on the Couch - QC Interviews
Throughout the year PLA Website and Marketing Committee [Name] host exclusive intereviews with QCs within the PLA affiiation.
The interviews are available to watch, and share by members of PLA, in our Counsel on the Couch section.
Speakers' Corner
Below is the latest news from Speakers Corner, select 'view all' to browse this category in the Article Hub
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Construction of a Right of Way - Andrew Skelly, Gatehouse Chambers
25th Sep 2023
The judgment in the recent Bucknell v Alchemy Estates case provides convenient guidance as to the determination of the extent of expressly granted rights of way. Andrew Skelly, Gatehouse Chambers discusses the implications.Read article -
John de Waal KC (Gatehouse Chambers) - Should mediation be compulsory?
15th May 2023
John de Waal KC of Gatehouse Chambers considers the upcoming Court of Appeal case Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough CouncilRead article -
Tim Dutton KC, Maitland Chambers - What should we make of Sara & Hussein Asset Holdings v. Blacks Outdoor Retail?
07th Mar 2023
Tim Dutton KC considers the effect of serving a “conclusive” service charge certificate if the certificate includes an element that has been improperly charged.Read article
JPLA Checklists
See the latest Junior PLA (JPLA) Checklists below or head over to PLA's dedicated JPLA area to discover what's availble for JPLA members.
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JPLA Checklist for Terminal Dilapidations Claims
04th Feb 2025
This checklist is intended to assist members of the PLA who are dealing with terminal dilapidations claims by providing an overview of the steps that may be taken or considered during the pre-action period.Read article -
JPLA Checklist for Unopposed Section 25 and Section 26 Notices Pursuant to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 ("54 Act")
04th Feb 2025
This checklist is intended to assist members of the PLA in preparing unopposed section 25 notices and section 26 requests under the 54 Act.Read article -
JPLA Checklist – Common Pitfalls for Break Notices- September 2019
12th Oct 2019
This checklist is intended to assist members of the PLA who are dealing with break notices by providing an overview of the steps that may be taken and common pitfalls that should be considered during the preparation and review of break notice clauses.Read article