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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Junior PLA

Events

What's
On

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

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22nd January 2026

BCLP, Governor's House, 5 Laurence Pountney Hill, London, EC4R 0BR

JPLA x RICS Matrics Networking Event

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Hub

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Incoming PLA Chair message to members
PLA News
Incoming PLA Chair message to members

10th Dec 2025

Kate Andrews' message to members as she takes over as Chair of PLA following the Association's AGM on 20 November.
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Blog: JPLA - 30 years of property cases
Blogs
Blog: JPLA - 30 years of property cases

10th Dec 2025

To mark three decades of the Property Litigation Association, the Junior PLA revisit eight cases that have redefined the contours of property law.
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Alan Langleben Memorial Blog Competition 2025 - the results!
PLA News
Alan Langleben Memorial Blog Competition 2025 - the results!

09th Dec 2025

The results of the Alan Langleben Memorial Blog Competition 2025 have been announced. Read the winning entries here.
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Estate Gazette: Exceeding every ambition
Press
Estate Gazette: Exceeding every ambition

04th Dec 2025

Read Kate Andrews' inspiring interview in Estates Gazette in which she tells Jess Harrold about her rise from humble beginnings to become the new Chair of the Property Litigation Association.
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PLA Post November 2025
PLA Post
PLA Post November 2025

28th Nov 2025

Your monthly round up of news, events, articles and podcasts
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Junior PLA North training with Kings Chambers – easements refresher
PLA News
Junior PLA North training with Kings Chambers – easements refresher

26th Nov 2025

The Junior PLA North held a training event on easements with Kings Chambers on 26 November 2025 at Eversheds Sutherland, Manchester. This article provides a link to the slides.
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Estates Gazette: Signing off
Press
Estates Gazette: Signing off

25th Nov 2025

Rebecca Campbell's message to members as she steps down as PLA Chair published in Estates Gazette.
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Message from outgoing PLA Chair, Rebecca Campbell
PLA News
Message from outgoing PLA Chair, Rebecca Campbell

24th Nov 2025

Rebecca Campbell’s message to members as she reflects on her year as Chair of PLA after handing over the reins to Kate Andrews at the Association's AGM on 20 November.
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PLA Annual General Meeting 2025
AGM documents
PLA Annual General Meeting 2025

20th Nov 2025

The PLA Annual General Meeting 2025 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 and find the approved Articles of Association and Annual Accounts here.
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