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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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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PLA Autumn Training Day 2024
PLA News
PLA Autumn Training Day 2024

13th Nov 2024

The PLA Autumn Training Day 2024 was held at The Royal Society of Medicine on 13 November 2024. This article provides a link to the programme recordings, slides & papers from the event.
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Sefton KC, Mark, Falcon Chambers (13.11.24) How Do You Put A Value On It? SLIDES
Education & Training Resources
Sefton KC, Mark, Falcon Chambers (13.11.24) How Do You Put A Value On It? SLIDES

13th Nov 2024

Sefton KC, Mark, Falcon Chambers (13.11.24) How Do You Put A Value On It? Ten things all property litigators need to know about valuation SLIDES presented at the PLA Autumn Training Day 2024 at the Royal Society of Medicine on 13 November 2024.
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Cooke, Judge Elizabeth, Upper Tribunal, Lands Chamber (13.11.24) Procedural Failures The New World After A1 Sunderland SLIDES
Education & Training Resources
Cooke, Judge Elizabeth, Upper Tribunal, Lands Chamber (13.11.24) Procedural Failures The New World After A1 Sunderland SLIDES

13th Nov 2024

Cooke, Judge Elizabeth, Upper Tribunal, Lands Chamber (13.11.24) Procedural Failures The New World After A1 Sunderland SLIDES presented at the PLA Autumn Training Day 2024 at the Royal Society of Medicine on 13 November 2024.
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Bretherton KC, Kerry, 39 Essex Chambers (13.11.24) Unravelling Development Contracts SLIDES
Education & Training Resources
Bretherton KC, Kerry, 39 Essex Chambers (13.11.24) Unravelling Development Contracts SLIDES

13th Nov 2024

Bretherton KC, Kerry, 39 Essex Chambers (13.11.24) Unravelling Development Contracts SLIDES presented at the PLA Autumn Training Day 2024 at the Royal Society of Medicine on 13 November 2024.
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Barton, Zoe KC, Wilberforce Chambers (13.11.24) Understanding Civil Fraud HANDOUT
Education & Training Resources
Barton, Zoe KC, Wilberforce Chambers (13.11.24) Understanding Civil Fraud HANDOUT

13th Nov 2024

Barton, Zoe KC, Wilberforce Chambers (13.11.24) Understanding Civil Fraud HANDOUT presented at the PLA Autumn Training Day 2024 at the Royal Society of Medicine on 13 November 2024.
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Anderson KC, Lesley and Peachey, David, Gatehouse Chambers (13.11.24) Tenants In Trouble SLIDES
Education & Training Resources
Anderson KC, Lesley and Peachey, David, Gatehouse Chambers (13.11.24) Tenants In Trouble SLIDES

13th Nov 2024

Anderson KC, Lesley, Peachey, David, Gatehouse Chambers (13.11.24) Tenants In Trouble Issues surrounding tenant insolvency SLIDES presented at the PLA Autumn Training Day 2024 at the Royal Society of Medicine on 13 November 2024.
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