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

Junior
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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26th March 2026 - 27th March 2026

Keble College, University of Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX1 3PG

PLA Annual Conference & Dinner 2026

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PLA x PBA: Northern Lights
PLA News
PLA x PBA: Northern Lights

12th Mar 2026

The PLA and PBA held a training and networking event on the Renters' Rights Act and a panel discussion on possession and procedure on 12 March 2026 at at Holy Trinity Boar Lane, Leeds. This article provides a link to the slides and notes.
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Green Street News: Lawyers warn over leasehold conversions detail
Press
Green Street News: Lawyers warn over leasehold conversions detail

06th Mar 2026

The draft Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill could reshape flat ownership—but key details are missing. The Property Litigation Association warns leaving them to future regulations risks delays, disputes, and confusion. Paul Tonkin, PLA Law Reform Committee Chair comments.
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PLA Post February 2026
PLA Post
PLA Post February 2026

27th Feb 2026

Your monthly round up of news, events, articles and podcasts.
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PLA North Landmark Chambers in Newcastle: Restrictive covenants and Leasehold reform
PLA News
PLA North Landmark Chambers in Newcastle: Restrictive covenants and Leasehold reform

26th Feb 2026

The PLA North held a training event on restrictive covenants and leasehold reform with Landmark Chambers on 25 February 2026 at Womble Bond Dickinson, Newcastle. This article provides a link to the slides and notes.
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Law Commission Update: Property Law Reform Under the 14th Programme
Law Reform Consultation Responses & News
Law Commission Update: Property Law Reform Under the 14th Programme

26th Feb 2026

The LRC recently met with the Law Commission's Property, Family and Trusts team to discuss their current work programme and future priorities in property law and to meet Lisa Webley, the newly appointed Law Commissioner for Property, Family and Trusts. The meeting emphasised the value of input from respected organisations such as the PLA, noting that understanding the real-world impact of their work is crucial to effective law reform.
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Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill - PLA Response to Call for Evidence
Law Reform Consultation Responses & News
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill - PLA Response to Call for Evidence

26th Feb 2026

The PLA's response to The Housing Communities and Local Government Select Committee’s Call for Evidence on the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Bill, which included views submitted to the LRC by members, was submitted to the  Committee on 25 February 2026.
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PLA Oxford Conference – a first-timer’s guide for junior property litigators
Blogs
PLA Oxford Conference – a first-timer’s guide for junior property litigators

26th Feb 2026

If you’re attending the PLA Conference in Oxford for the first time, this short guide from Philip Copley, Senior Associate at Hägen Wolf and Chair of the Junior PLA North, and Perry Swanson, Senior Associate at Burges Salmon LLP and Chair of the Junior PLA, is designed to help you get the most out of the experience.
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Estates Gazette: What's left to reform?
Press
Estates Gazette: What's left to reform?

26th Feb 2026

PLA Law Reform Committee members, Sabrina Furneaux-Gotch and Lauren King, summarise the reform proposals aired at The Great Debate, an event held at the end of last year to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Association.
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Has the legal profession really achieved gender equality?
ED&I blogs
Has the legal profession really achieved gender equality?

05th Feb 2026

On the surface, progress looks strong — but the data tells a more complicated story. Following the panel event on 27 January, this article explores why parity at entry level hasn’t translated into equality at the top — and what needs to change to make progression genuinely sustainable and attractive.
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