<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Take part in an engaging online seminar with our public law specialists, as they unpack the latest updates in public law.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15:00 - 15:30: Maxine Best &amp; Chloe Branton - A 2025 round-up</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15:30 - 16:00: Alex Taylor &amp; Naakesha Michl - Checklists</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16:00 - 16:30: Break</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16:30 - 17:00: Louise McCallum - Assessment of risks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17:00 - 17:30: Shabab Rizvi &amp; Avaia Williams – Removal, A Human Rights Refresher</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The seminar will take place via Microsoft Teams -&nbsp;<a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/274a7b79-29a9-4429-b10e-a4f5f6e5efef@74f7d406-fa82-40a5-b607-8370c07b24d6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">register your attendance here.</a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Sophie Watson and Georgia Banks will be presenting an online seminar covering the most recent shifts in personal injury case law, ensuring practitioners stay current with key legal developments and will discuss various sub-categories of personal injury, fundamental dishonesty, and procedure. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The seminar will be delivered remotely via Microsoft Teams. <a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/d0e16bb0-222b-42b3-bb78-8f2b41b381d1@74f7d406-fa82-40a5-b607-8370c07b24d6">Please register to attend here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are pleased to host two pupillage open evenings in Chambers in both Leeds and Newcastle.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Leeds event will be held on Tuesday 9th December 2025 starting at 6pm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Newcastle event will be held on Thursday 11th December starting at 6pm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>These are informal events providing a chance to meet some of our current pupils and members, have a look around the building and listen to a few short presentations about the pupillages we have an offer, our different practice areas as well as our selection process and how best to approach it.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you would like to attend, please RSVP to <a href="mailto:events@parklaneplowden.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">events@parklaneplowden.co.uk</a>&nbsp;with any allergies by Tuesday 2nd December 2025.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For more information about pupillage within Chambers, you can visit our <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/pupillages/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pupillage Page</a>&nbsp;on our website and have a read of our Pupillage Training Programme, available <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/app/uploads/2025/11/Pupillage-Training-Programme-Sept-25.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>With less than two months to go until Christmas, we’re excited to share that Parklane Plowden is proudly supporting <strong>Mission Christmas 2025</strong>, an incredible initiative by Cash for Kids that ensures no child wakes up without a gift on Christmas morning.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This year, we’re donating <strong>toys</strong> to help bring smiles to children living in poverty across our region. Mission Christmas works tirelessly to provide gifts to families who might otherwise struggle during the festive season, and we’re delighted to play our part in making a difference.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Want to get involved? You can drop off a toy at our Leeds Chambers by <strong>16th December</strong>, and we’ll make sure all donations are delivered on <strong>18th December 2025</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>An example of donations can be found below: </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:columns --> <div class="wp-block-columns"><!-- wp:column --> <div class="wp-block-column"><!-- wp:image {"id":11650,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/app/uploads/2025/11/Fundraising-Pack-2025_Page_1-1-724x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11650"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --></div> <!-- /wp:column --><!-- wp:column --> <div class="wp-block-column"><!-- wp:image {"id":11651,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><img src="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/app/uploads/2025/11/Fundraising-Pack_Page_2-722x1024.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-11651"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --></div> <!-- /wp:column --></div> <!-- /wp:columns --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Together, let’s make Christmas magical for every child.</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 2nd December 2025 | 12:30 – 13:30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Clinical negligence specialist Jade Ferguson will provide an insightful session on&nbsp;<em><strong>“Litigation Capacity: A Practical Guide,</strong></em>” where she will explore the legal framework, practical challenges, and key considerations when assessing a client's capacity to litigate.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/1d449035-b0fd-4852-85e7-7dc8e914acbf@74f7d406-fa82-40a5-b607-8370c07b24d6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Please register for this event via Teams</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Habeas Corpse – Back to Basics on Control of the Body after Death</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To mark the near 10-year anniversary of the original talk, Nicola Phillipson is delighted to invite you to a special one-off seminar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This session revisits the original presentation exploring the law surrounding disputes over how a body should be dealt with after death, complete with the fascinating origin story of Diogenes the embalmed tramp. Over the past decade, this talk has inspired books, seminars, and lively discussion, and we’re excited to bring it back for one evening only.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This will be a fully remote&nbsp;<em>Wine, Wisdom &amp; Cake</em>&nbsp;seminar, please provide your own refreshments! The talk will begin at 5:00 PM, last approximately one hour, and will be followed by an open Q&amp;A and discussion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Whether you’re joining for the first time or returning to recapture the spirit of the original event, we’d love to see you there.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c5c8c5b9-bc51-4610-98b4-b8d49ea89950@74f7d406-fa82-40a5-b607-8370c07b24d6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Please register via the Teams link here</strong></a></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join specialists Peter Yates and Lucy Evanson as they look at the recent court of appeal case of Tescher v Direct Accident Management Ltd and Axa Insurance v Spectra ([2025] EWCA Civ 733), considering the key issues of non-party costs orders, the interplay with the Qualified One-Way Costs Shifting regime, followed by a case update and practical tips for Cs and Ds going forward.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Time: 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong><a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/9a776ca4-b38d-41c4-801a-318b7cd5064a@74f7d406-fa82-40a5-b607-8370c07b24d6" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Please register for the Teams webinar here</a></strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join PLP’s Commercial specialists&nbsp;<strong>Sean Kelly</strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<strong>Adam Gould</strong>&nbsp;as they explore the latest topics in commercial law - from the comfort of your own screen!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Time: 3 PM - 4 PM</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Sean Kelly</strong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;<em>Breach of Warranties in Share Sale Agreements</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><em></em><strong>Adam Gould</strong>&nbsp;–&nbsp;<em>Beyond the Breach: Navigating Contractual Remedies</em></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This event will now be held remotely via Zoom and joining instructions will be sent out&nbsp;the day prior&nbsp;and&nbsp;on the day&nbsp;of the webinar.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you would like to attend, please email <strong>events@parklaneplowden.co.uk</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join our family law specialists,  Louise McCallum &amp; Iain Hutchinson as they share key updates and insights in public law.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Date:</strong>&nbsp;13th November 2025&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location:</strong>&nbsp;Online via Microsoft Teams</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Register here:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/70efcd1c-daed-49fc-80b1-6f686d184bfb@74f7d406-fa82-40a5-b607-8370c07b24d6">Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams</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>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 -->