PLA South West & South Wales: Case updates and key points for practitioners

The PLA South West & South Wales held a training event with Landmark Chambers and Gatehouse Chambers at Stephens Scown in Taunton on 4 June 2026. 

Agenda

Forfeiture Update – the case of Azam v (1) Violet Developments LLP; (2) Secure Trust Bank plc; (3) East End Homes Limited – the decision and practical takeaways for practitioners - David Holland KC, Landmark Chambers

What is a building? – an update following the Court of Appeal decision in SGL1 Ltd v FSV Freeholders Ltd and the implications to practitioners - Gemma de Cordova, Gatehouse Chambers

Slides & notes

Violets Are Blue…Forfeiture for Breaches Other Than Non-Payment of Rent After Azam v Violet David Holland KC, Landmark Chambers

SGL 1 Ltd v FSV Freeholders Ltd [2026] EWCA Civ 267 Gemma de Cordova, Gatehouse Chambers