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How many times have you penned your letters using the salutation "Dear Sirs" – it's almost done automatically and without a second's thought. But is the continued use of "Dear Sirs" still appropriate today, considering the diverse nature of the legal profession?

Social Mobility Day 2025 aims to raise awareness, promote conversations, and encourage action to improve social mobility in the UK. The PLA are proudly supporting the Academy of Real Assets and Pathways to Property throughout 2025, two organisations which are focused on making a practical impact on improving access to the wider Real Estate industry to students from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

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Eloise Illingworth of the PLA LRC attended the most recent Tribunal (Lands Chamber) Users’ meeting on 22 January 2025. In this blog, we have set out below the key takeaways and tips for PLA members and Tribunal users gleaned from the meeting.

In this article in Estates Gazette, PLA Vice Chair, Kate Andrews, discusses a high profile dispute that serves as a reminder of the continuing importance of rights of light.

The JPLA held a very successful event to a packed crowd on Day 2 at UKREiiF. The panel discussed the developments around the Bill and the likely impact on different stakeholders and understand how to best manage risk.

PLA South West & South Wales: training event with Wilberforce Chambers was held on 15 May 2025 at Burges Salmon, Bristol. This article provides a link to the slides from the event.

Holmes, Harriet, Wilberforce Chambers (15.5.25) Planning for property litigators SLIDES presented on 15 May 2025 at the PLA South West & South Wales: training event with Wilberforce Chambers at Burges Salmon, Bristol.

Scott KC, Tiffany, Scott, David and Mitchell, Francesca, Wilberforce Chambers (15.5.25) Where property meets fraud SLIDES presented on 15 May 2025 at the PLA South West & South Wales: training event with Wilberforce Chambers at Burges Salmon, Bristol.

McGee KC, John, Wilberforce Chambers (15.5.25) When are negotiating damages available SLIDES presented on 15 May 2025 at the PLA South West & South Wales: training event with Wilberforce Chambers at Burges Salmon, Bristol.