<!-- 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 22 February 2024 | 12:30 - 13:30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join employment specialists <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/sarah-brewis/">Sarah Brewis</a> and <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/bethan-davies/">Bethan Davies</a> as they discuss remedy arguments and calculations. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please register via events@parklaneplowden.co.uk</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Successful Litigation for Employment Practitioners: Practical Guidance and Useful Tips</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parklane Plowden Chambers would be delighted if you would join our employment team specialists on the 20th March 2024 for an afternoon of talks giving practical guidance and useful tips on running a successful employment tribunal litigation. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Location: </strong><a href="https://www.bing.com/maps?mepi=101%7EDirections%7EUnknown%7EDirection_Button&amp;ty=0&amp;rtp=pos.54.97492980957031_-1.6094900369644165__Laing+Art+Gallery__e_%7E&amp;mode=d&amp;v=2&amp;sV=1&amp;cp=54.974913%7E-1.609465&amp;lvl=14.5">Laing Art Gallery</a><br>New Bridge Street<br>Newcastle Upon Tyne<br>NE1 8AG</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Time:</strong> 12:00 - 16:30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are offering an early bird price of <strong>£50pp</strong> when registering to this event until the <strong>26 February 2024</strong>. Tickets will be <strong>£75pp</strong> after this date. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Programme</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12:00 - 12:55 | Lunch and Refreshments</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>12:55 - 13:00 | Welcome</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13:00 - 13:30 | <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/andrew-sugarman/">Andrew Sugarman</a> - How to win in the Employment Tribunal: top 10 tips</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>13:30 - 14:00 | <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/claire-millns/">Claire Millns</a> - Mastering the virtual maze: a guide to efficiently handling employment tribunal claims via the online portal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14:00 - 14:30 | <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/robert-dunn/">Robert Dunn </a>&amp; <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/robert-allen-pupil/">Robert Allen</a> - Case choreography and preliminary pizzazz: tips on navigating a CMPH</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14:30 - 14:45 | Break</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>14:45 - 15:15 | <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/bryony-clayton/">Bryony Clayton</a> - The limits of open justice: anonymity and privacy issues in the tribunal</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15:15 - 15:45 | <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/nicola-twine/">Nicola Twine</a> - Striking the balance: when to apply (and when not to), strike out and deposit orders</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>15:45 - 16:15 | <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/bethan-davies/">Bethan Davies</a> - It’s all in the words: maximising your witness statements</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>16:15 - 16:30 | Questions and closing remarks</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Lunch and refreshments will be served from 12pm with speakers starting at 13:00 until 16:30. Guests will then be welcome to join us in Chambers at Portland House for drinks.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>If you are interested in attending please <a href="https://lexlinks.parklaneplowden.co.uk/doForm.aspx?a=0xF15D4A97E0E04123&amp;d=0x49EB4C9596DBE1A5^0xBDC0B87423493533|0x40F3E49C83A12815^0xAF1BA1DD83354AE1|0xF1B146662D144B75^0x8A1CDD2DB76555E3|0x9CB58EF48012E032^0x75E2A344A6368118|0xA14B30AADF25AF0D^0x4538EA01547C6D9520542FC6B6F63C93|0x43D48F22BB6859DF^0x75E2A344A6368118|0xD52134AC788FF0FE^0xAF1BA1DD83354AE1|">sign up here</a>. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join us on the 22nd February for our first chancery and commercial coffee morning of 2024! With a chance to meet and catch up with our chancery and commercial team.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Coffee, tea and other refreshments alongside a light breakfast will be available throughout the morning. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Drop in anytime between 8:00 - 9:00AM.</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This event is free of charge and can be extended to your colleagues. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please RSVP via events@parklaneplowden.co.uk.</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 January 2024 | 12:30 - 13:30</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join employment specialists <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/dominic-bayne/">Dominic Bayne</a> and <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/andrew-webster/">Andrew Webster</a> as they discuss a practical guide to costs in the employment tribunal. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The talk will cover:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:list --> <ul><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>When to apply for costs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>How to apply for costs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>The approach of the tribunal</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --> <!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Assessing the amount of costs</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please register via events@parklaneplowden.co.uk </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join clinical negligence specialists <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/anna-datta/">Anna Datta</a> and <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/sophie-watson/">Sophie Watson</a> as they consider the practicalities of running care home claims and the importance of determining whether the claim is a personal injury and clinical negligence matter.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please email events@parklaneplowden.co.uk if you would like to attend this webinar. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>We are pleased to be hosting a pupillage open evening on Wednesday 10^th January 2024 in our Leeds Chambers starting at 6pm.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This is an informal event 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&nbsp;<a href="mailto:events@parklaneplowden.co.uk">events@parklaneplowden.co.uk</a>&nbsp;by 4^th&nbsp;January 2024.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>For more information about pupillages within Chambers, see our Pupillage Guide available <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/app/uploads/2023/12/Pupillage-Guide-2023.pdf">here</a> and our Pupillage Training Programme, available <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/app/uploads/2023/12/Pupillage-Training-Programme-Dec-2023.pdf">here</a>. You can also visit our <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/pupillages/">Pupillage Page</a> on the website.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join our wills, trust and probate specialists on the 12 December at the&nbsp;Newcastle - Laing Art Gallery&nbsp;for our PLP TOLATA Conference.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The conference will cover everything you need to know about TOLATA claims, with specialists Sarah Harrison and Holly Challenger covering two key topics.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Programme</strong></p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>17:00 - Welcome<br>17:30 - Sarah Harrison - Working out if there is a trust<br>18:00 - Cait Sweeney - Practice and Procedure When Making a Claim<br>18:30 - Networking</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There will be an opportunity to network after the seminar. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>To register please contact events@parklaneplowden.co.uk </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>Due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join our Employment Team for a Christmas Coffee Morning on the 7th December at Portland House, Newcastle. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Breakfast buns, coffee, tea and festive treats will be available throughout the morning. Please feel free to drop in anytime between 8:30 to 10:00.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please RSVP by emailing events@parklaneplowden.co.uk. </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 05 December 2023 | 12:30 - 13:30 </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join employment specialists, <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/gareth-price/">Gareth Price </a>and<a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/richard-ryan/"> Richard Ryan</a> as they discuss "Disciplinaries: Treating employees differently for the same misconduct -  lawful or awful?"</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please email events@parklanelowden.co.uk to register.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Join us on 29th November for our last PLP Family, Public Law seminar of the year. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parklane Plowden's family specialists, Naakesha Michl and Emily Chipchase will discussing Habitual Residence.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This seminar will be held online via zoom on the&nbsp;<strong>29th November from 5 PM onwards</strong>.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Please email events@parklaneplowden.co.uk to reserve your space.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->