The Judicial Executive Board has approved plans for a number of the specialist jurisdictions of the High Court of England & Wales to be known collectively as “The Business and Property Courts of England & Wales”. The Chancellor of the High Court, Sir Geoffrey Vos, and the President of the Queen’s Bench Division, Sir Brian […]
26th May 2017 News Read moreThe PLA has fully endorsed an industry-wide letter to the Joint Committee on Statutory Instruments, concerning proposed changes to the business rates appeals system. New Regulations governing rates appeals are proposed to come into effect from 1 April 2017. However, the Regulations have yet to be laid before Parliament. Further, the Department of Communities and […]
27th Feb 2017 News Read moreBooking has now opened for the popular annual event. Click here for more information.
16th Jan 2017 News Read moreYour new Executive Committee is now as follows: Chair – Alison Hardy Vice Chair & Chair of the Regions – Martin Edwards Honorary Secretary – Bryan Johnston Chair of the Law Reform Committee & Honorary Treasurer – Kerry Glanville Chair of the Education & Training Committee – Ben Barrison Chair of the Website and Marketing […]
11th Nov 2016 News Read moreAt the Annual PLA Dinner held on 10 November 2016 Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury gave a wonderful speech and announced that he is stepping down as our President with effect from 31 December 2016. He received a standing ovation for his services to the PLA which have lasted almost as long as he has been a judge. […]
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