<!-- 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 29th May 2024 | 12:30 - 13:30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join a member of Parklane Plowden's leading employment team, <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/robert-dunn/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Robert Dunn</a>, as he discusses Section 15 of the Equality Act 2010.</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>Join Parklane Plowden's dental negligence specialist, Mike Hill, as he gives two talks aimed at practitioners who either deal with dental claims less frequently, or who feel that they might benefit from a refresher.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>5^th June -<strong> Understanding Dental Claims</strong> - this first talk will help participants:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• Identify all the common dental negligence scenarios</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• Understand the nomenclature and terminology used</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• Recognise what records are required from practices and hospitals and when items are missing</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• Identify which experts to instruct</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12^th June -<strong> Mastering Dental Claims</strong> – Mike’s second talk will help participants:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• Address some of the more unusual dental negligence scenarios</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• Get the most out of experts</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• Critique expert reports</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>• Address more complex claims such as nerve injury claims</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you would like to attend this webinar please contact us via <a href="mailto:events@parklaneplowden.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">events@parklaneplowden.co.uk</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join our Probate, Inheritance and Trusts specialists at our annual half day conference for an afternoon of talks and networking.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This conference will be held at The Queens Hotel, Palm Court, Leeds.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This seminar will be relevant to all professionals practising Probate, Inheritance &amp; Trusts.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:heading --> <h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong><strong>Programme</strong></strong></h2> <!-- /wp:heading --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>12:00 - 13:15: Registration &amp; lunch</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>13:15 – 13:30: Welcome</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>13:30 - 14:00: Sarah Harrison - “Quirks of Equity”<br><em>Sarah Harrison will discuss some of the quirks of the law of equity which impact on contentious and non contentious practice including the rule against self dealing, the rule against double portions and the rule in Tollet v Tollet</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>14:00 - 14:30: Anna Metcalfe - “Trusts in Inheritance Act Proceedings”<br><em>Anna Metcalfe will consider whether life interest trusts and discretionary trusts can be reasonable provision, life interests vs capital interests in spousal and co-habitee cases, will trustees as defendants and the role of trusts in compromising IHA claims.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>14:30 - 15:00: Stuart Roberts - “Removing Trustees”<br><em>Stuart Roberts will explore seeking and resisting the removal of trustees: the Court’s approach, tactics, and risks and opportunities.</em></li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>15:00- 15:30: Tea Break</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>15:30- 16:00: Cait Sweeney - “Adverse Possession and Trust Property”</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>16:00- 16:30: Nicola Phillipson - “Disclosure in the BPC under Practice Direction 57AD" </li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>16:30 onwards: Networking &amp; Drinks</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The price per delegate is £75.00 + VAT and includes lunch, afternoon refreshments and a post-conference drinks reception. If you wish to attend this event, please click <a href="https://lexlinks.parklaneplowden.co.uk/doForm.aspx?a=0xF15D4A97E0E04123&amp;d=0x49EB4C9596DBE1A5^0xBDC0B87423493533|0x40F3E49C83A12815^0xAF1BA1DD83354AE1|0xF1B146662D144B75^0x8A1CDD2DB76555E3|0x9CB58EF48012E032^0xA7878753C61BF63A|0xA14B30AADF25AF0D^0x4538EA01547C6D9520542FC6B6F63C93|0x43D48F22BB6859DF^0xA7878753C61BF63A|0xD52134AC788FF0FE^0xAF1BA1DD83354AE1|">here</a>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join clinical negligence specialists <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/sophie-watson/">Sophie Watson</a> and <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/oliver-bailey/">Oliver Bailey</a> as they present a Clinical Negligence Case Law Update.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Including the latest procedural tips, these sessions are ideal for busy practitioners who want to grab some lunch whilst at the same time ensuring their legal knowledge is fully up to date!</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please email <a href="mailto:events@parklaneplowden.co.uk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">events@parklaneplowden.co.uk</a> if you would like to attend this webinar.</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 25 April 2024 | 12:30 - 13:30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join Parklane Plowden's employment experts <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/nicola-twine/">Nicola Twine</a> and <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/amy-rumble/">Amy Rumble</a> as they discuss 'Strike out, Deposit and Cost Orders – when to apply (and when not to)' </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please register via events@parklaneplowden.co.uk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join our Commercial team for the first PLP Commercial Law with Lunch of 2024. The seminar will take place in our Leeds office with lunch, refreshments, and the chance to network on arrival.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Members of our specialist Commercial team will discuss the below topics.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"fontSize":"medium"} --> <p class="has-medium-font-size">Programme</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12:00 - Lunch &amp; Networking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12:30 - <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/sean-kelly/">Sean Kelly</a> - Mechanics of a Partnership Claim</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13:00 - <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/michael-james/">Michael James</a> - Equal shareholders: Disputes between directors</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13:30 - <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/stuart-roberts/">Stuart Roberts</a> - Restrictive Covenants</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14:00 - Close</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please email events@parklaneplowden.co.uk to register. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Last night, Parklane Plowden hosted the North Eastern Circuit Women's Forum event to celebrate International Women's Day at Portland House in Newcastle. The event was co-sponsored by New Park Court Chambers. Charing the event was Kama Melly KC joined by vice chairs, <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/leila-benyounes/">Leila Benyounes</a> and Chloe Hudson. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Attendees heard from the panel of speakers, HHJ Clemitson, HHJ Moreland and <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/elizabeth-hodgson/">Elizabeth Hodgson </a>sharing their experiences and guidance. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This year the theme for International Women's Day is&nbsp;Inspire Inclusion.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"id":9508,"width":"600px","height":"auto","sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image size-large is-resized"><img src="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/app/uploads/2024/03/WhatsApp-Image-2024-03-06-at-12.26.12-1-1024x1024.jpeg" alt="" class="wp-image-9508" style="width:600px;height:auto"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Parklane Plowden 2024 Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Seminar Programme continued this week with the Newcastle leg of our new-look grandstand events dedicated to Clinical Negligence. The afternoon was hosted within the beautifully refurbished events space in Portland House, Newcastle, our new professional home.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":9489,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/app/uploads/2024/03/Newcastle-1-1-1024x247.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9489"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>A repeat of our comprehensive talks: <strong>Interim Payments in Maximum Severity Cases</strong> by <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/howard-elgot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Howard Elgot</a> and <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/jade-ferguson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jade Ferguson</a> and<strong> Secondary Victims</strong> by <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/anna-datta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anna Datta</a> and <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/abigail-telford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Abigail Telford</a> were once again well received, whilst a revised line-up from the Leeds outing of our innovative '<strong>Speed Lectures</strong>', provided a lighthearted approach to delivering five bite-sized talks on complicated subjects, each against a five minute clock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/mike-hill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Hill</a> (<strong>Informed Consent</strong>), <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/megan-crowther" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Megan Crowther</a> (<strong>Fatal Accidents</strong>), <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/leila-benyounes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leila Benyounes</a> (<strong>Fatals/Inquests</strong>), <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/richard-copnall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Richard Copnall</a> (<strong>Fatal Clinical Negligence and The Human Rights Act</strong>) and <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/peter-yates/">Peter Yates</a> (<strong>Fixed Recoverable Costs</strong>) all managed, once again, to beat the dreaded gavel.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":9490,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/app/uploads/2024/03/Newcastle-2-2-1024x246.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9490"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It has been back-to-back full attendance at our Leeds premises for the first outing on 8th February and in Newcastle on 29th February, where the event was drawn to a close with an informative and interactive thirty minute panel session followed by a relaxed social opportunity to meet the team over drinks and nibbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For further information on upcoming seminar events and for opportunities to submit suggested subjects for our ongoing education programme, please feel free to contact <a href="mailto:events@parklaneplowden.co.uk">events@parklaneplowden.co.uk</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The Parklane Plowden 2024 Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence Seminar Programme has kicked-off with our new-look grandstand events dedicated to Clinical Negligence.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":9434,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/app/uploads/2024/02/HE-and-AD-Grandstand-1024x372.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9434"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph {"align":"center"} --> <p class="has-text-align-center"> </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Two comprehensive talks: <strong>Interim Payments in Maximum Severity Cases</strong> by <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/howard-elgot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Howard Elgot</a> and <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/jade-ferguson" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jade Ferguson</a> and<strong> Secondary Victims</strong> by <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/anna-datta" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Anna Datta</a> and <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/abigail-telford" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Abigail Telford</a> have been particularly well received, whilst our new innovative '<strong>Speed Lectures</strong>' have provided a lighthearted approach to delivering five bite-sized talks on complicated subjects, each against a five minute clock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":9437,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/app/uploads/2024/02/5-Mins-and-AEA-1024x318.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-9437"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/andrew-axon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Andrew Axon</a> (<strong>Material Contribution</strong>), <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/mike-hill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mike Hill</a> (<strong>Informed Consent</strong>), <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/hylton-armstrong" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hylton Armstrong</a> (<strong>Causation</strong>), <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/leila-benyounes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Leila Benyounes</a> (<strong>Fatals/Inquests</strong>) and <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/megan-crowther" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Megan Crowther</a> (<strong>Fixed Recoverable Costs</strong>) all managed to successfully beat the clock.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>It was a full house at our Leeds premises for the first outing on 8th February and we look forward to welcoming an equally strong turnout in our Newcastle home on 29th February, where the event will be rounded off by a thirty minute panel session for which attendees have the opportunity to provide subjects of interest in advance, and a closing social opportunity to meet the team over drinks and nibbles.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:image {"align":"center","id":9439,"sizeSlug":"large","linkDestination":"none"} --> <figure class="wp-block-image aligncenter size-large"><img src="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/app/uploads/2024/02/Leeds-and-Newcastle-1024x342.png" alt="" class="wp-image-9439"/></figure> <!-- /wp:image --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For further information on upcoming seminar events and for opportunities to submit panel questions and suggested subjects for our ongoing education programme, please feel free to contact <a href="mailto:events@parklaneplowden.co.uk">events@parklaneplowden.co.uk</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parklane Plowden is delighted to be hosting the North Eastern Circuit Women's Forum event to celebrate International Women's Day at Portland House in Newcastle on 05 March 2024. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This year the theme for International Women's Day is&nbsp;Inspire Inclusion. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>More information can be found by visiting the <a href="https://www.northeasterncircuit.co.uk/events/">North Eastern Circuit</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->