<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The next webinar in our ‘Law with Lunch’ series of bitesize, lunchtime talks covering legal issues of the moment is not to be missed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Monday 06th October 2025 | 12:30 – 13:30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join PLPs fraud experts, Corin Furness and Elizabeth Jones, for an in-depth discussion on the legal and strategic implications of Fundamental Dishonesty.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Gain valuable insights into how to defend and challenge cases involving fundamental dishonesty, with a particular focus on recent legal developments and the application of Section 57 of the Criminal Justice and Courts Act 2015.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join us for an engaging afternoon of expert-led discussions from family finance specialists, Daniel Pitt and Richard Harrington. They will explore recent developments in financial remedies law, featuring practical reflections and case analysis.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Schedule:</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>12:00</strong> – Registration and Lunch</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>12:30</strong> – <em>Daniel Pitt</em><br>A reflection on relief from sanctions, with insights from the case <em>AB v CD (Financial Remedies: Failure to exchange witness statements)</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>13:00</strong> – <em>Richard Harrington</em><br>A discussion on add-backs in both high-value and modest cases</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>13:30</strong> – <em>Financial Remedies Update</em><br>A summary of recent reforms, key judgments, and emerging trends</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li><strong>14:00</strong> – Close</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Spaces are limited – please email<a href="events@parklaneplowden.co.uk"> events </a>to secure your place. </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are pleased to announce our upcoming Court of Protection Grandstand, with specialist speakers, Nicola Phillipson, Hannah Lynch, Anna Datta, Rebecca Musgrove, Tom Barclay-Semple and Avaia Williams as they share the latest insights and practical guidance on key issues in this area of law.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whether you are experienced in Court of Protection work or looking to expand your expertise, this event offers valuable insights.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Programme</strong><br><strong>13:15 - </strong>Welcome with Rebecca Musgrove &amp; Tom Barclay-Semple, joint heads of the COP Team<br><strong>13:30 -</strong> Avaia Williams - Cheshire West 2 - A Reference by the Attorney General for Northern Ireland of a devolution issue under paragraph 34 of Schedule 10 to the Northern Ireland Act 1998<br><strong>14:00 -</strong> Hannah Lynch - Update on Mental Health Bill<br><strong>14:30 - </strong>Nicola Phillipson - Statutory wills<br><strong>15:00 - </strong>Coffee break<br><strong>15:30 - </strong>Anna Datta - Fluctuating capacity<br><strong>16:00 - </strong>Tom Barclay-Semple - Serious Medical Treatment - When should you apply to the COP?</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is a<strong> FREE online event </strong>hosted via MS Teams.<strong> You can register via the link <a href="https://lexlinks.parklaneplowden.co.uk/doForm.aspx?a=0xF15D4A97E0E04123&amp;d=0x49EB4C9596DBE1A5^0xBDC0B87423493533|0x40F3E49C83A12815^0xAF1BA1DD83354AE1|0xF1B146662D144B75^0x8A1CDD2DB76555E3|0x9CB58EF48012E032^0x8AD8A4AE9B74702C|0xA14B30AADF25AF0D^0x4538EA01547C6D9520542FC6B6F63C93|0x43D48F22BB6859DF^0x8AD8A4AE9B74702C|0xD52134AC788FF0FE^0xAF1BA1DD83354AE1|">here</a>.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The next webinar in our ‘Law with Lunch’ series of bitesize, lunchtime talks covering legal issues of the moment is not to be missed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Thursday 25th September 2025 | 12:30 – 13:30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join Parklane Plowden’s clinical negligence specialists Howard Elgot and Megan Crowther as they explore the recent judgment in&nbsp;<em>HQA v Newcastle NHS</em>&nbsp;-&nbsp;a case&nbsp;in which they achieved a successful outcome for&nbsp;a young mother who suffered a catastrophic hypoxic brain injury following open heart surgery.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The 5-day trial determined issues of surgical negligence, inadequate surgical planning and informed consent. During the trial, a number of practical issues arose about the absence of written and oral witness evidence. Howard and Megan will discuss adverse inferences that might be drawn against a party who fails to call an important witness, what to do when an important witness is unable attend trial in person and also cannot give evidence by video link, “chaotic” consenting, and the catastrophic failure of a surgeon to prepare for a serious, foreseeable risk in a major operation. For more information about the case prior to the talk, please visit the PLP website to view the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/trial-success-for-howard-elgot-and-megan-crowther-hqa-v-newcastle-upon-tyne-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">article here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please register via <a href="mailto:events@parklaneplowden.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">events@parklaneplowden.co.uk</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The next webinar in our ‘Law with Lunch’ series of bitesize, lunchtime talks covering legal issues of the moment is not to be missed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Tuesday 9th September 2025 | 12:30 – 13:30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join two members of Parklane Plowden's leading employment team, Gareth Price and James Kapadia, as they discuss decade defining decisions in the EAT as it approaches 50.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This seminar will be hosted via Zoom; please note that the link will be sent out the day before and the morning of the event. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please register via&nbsp;<a href="mailto:events@parklaneplowden.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">events@parklaneplowden.co.uk</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Thanks to popular demand, we are moving this event to an online-only format.</strong> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join us for an insightful seminar exploring the effective use of expert evidence in family law proceedings.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Led by Sarah Vella - leading expert from Evidence Matters, this session will cover best practices for instructing, presenting, and challenging expert testimony in court.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The talk starts at 5pm via Teams and finishes at 6pm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you would like to join, please email events@parklaneplowden.co.uk.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The next webinar in our ‘Law with Lunch’ series of bitesize, lunchtime talks covering legal issues of the moment is not to be missed.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Wednesday 10th September 2025 | 12:30 – 13:30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join two members of Parklane Plowden's Inquest team, Abigail Telford and Sophie Watson as they discuss 'Unlawful Killing and Neglect', a subject they recently explored at our Inquest Grandstand in July.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please register via <a href="mailto:events@parklaneplowden.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">events@parklaneplowden.co.uk</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This evening, Parklane Plowden is delighted to host the NEC Women’s Forum event at our Portland House premises in Newcastle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Throughout the year, the Women’s Forum has focused on pivotal issues such as the gender pay gap and the progression of women at the Bar. This event will delve into the challenges women encounter in advancing their careers, while also spotlighting success stories and exploring practical strategies for overcoming barriers.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/leila-benyounes/">Leila Benyounes</a>, Vice Chair of the Women’s Forum, will chair tonight’s event.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join our Chancery Team for our latest breakfast seminar, where our specialists&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/stuart-roberts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stuart Roberts</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/cait-sweeney/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cait Sweeney</a>&nbsp;will be discussing the implications of the recent Court of Appeal decision in Nazir v Begum [2025] EWCA Civ 587.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>‘When a trust is not a trust?’</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"><strong>Adverse possession of land held by PRs – a review of Nazir v Begum in the Court of Appeal.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join us from 8:00 am for a light breakfast, coffee, and the chance to speak informally with our speakers before the session begins at 8:30 am.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location:</strong> Parklane Plowden Chambers, 19 Westgate, Leeds, LS1 2RD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you haven't received this invite directly and would like to sign up, please register&nbsp;<a href="https://lexlinks.parklaneplowden.co.uk/doForm.aspx?a=0xF15D4A97E0E04123&amp;d=0x49EB4C9596DBE1A5^0xBDC0B87423493533|0x40F3E49C83A12815^0xAF1BA1DD83354AE1|0xF1B146662D144B75^0x8A1CDD2DB76555E3|0x9CB58EF48012E032^0x440EABE993E0B752|0xA14B30AADF25AF0D^0x4538EA01547C6D9520542FC6B6F63C93|0x43D48F22BB6859DF^0x440EABE993E0B752|0xD52134AC788FF0FE^0xAF1BA1DD83354AE1|" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join PLPs Family Finance specialists for a focused seminar exploring three key areas, with presentations from <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/julia-nelson/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Julia Nelson</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/daniel-pitt/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Daniel Pitt</a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/giorgia-sessi/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giorgia Sessi</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coffee and registration is from 3:30pm, with the seminar starting at 4:00pm. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Programme: </strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>15:30 – 15:45:</strong> Registration &amp; Tea/Coffee</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>16:00 – 16:20:</strong> Julia Nelson - Taking Control:Why pFDRs Work Better for You and Your Clients</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>16:20 - 16:40:</strong> Daniel Pitt - 10 top tips</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>16:40 – 17:00:</strong> Giorgia Sessi- Financial remedies update</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>17:00- 17:30:</strong> Networking with cake and wine</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Parklane Plowden Chambers, 19 Westgate, Leeds, LS1 2RD</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you would like to attend this event, please register via the link <a href="https://lexlinks.parklaneplowden.co.uk/doForm.aspx?a=0xF15D4A97E0E04123&amp;d=0x49EB4C9596DBE1A5^0xBDC0B87423493533|0x40F3E49C83A12815^0xAF1BA1DD83354AE1|0xF1B146662D144B75^0x8A1CDD2DB76555E3|0x9CB58EF48012E032^0x98F547AE798A918A|0xA14B30AADF25AF0D^0x4538EA01547C6D9520542FC6B6F63C93|0x43D48F22BB6859DF^0x98F547AE798A918A|0xD52134AC788FF0FE^0xAF1BA1DD83354AE1|">here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->