<!-- 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>Join PLP's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/nicola-phillipson-tep/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Nicola Phillipson</a>&nbsp;on&nbsp;Thursday 12 June&nbsp;in collaboration with Freeths LLP&nbsp;for an exclusive event to celebrate the launch of her book, A Practical Guide to the Law in Relation to Presumption of Death and Guardianship Orders.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>This event will start at 16:00 and finish at 18:30 and will be held at:<br>Freeths Leeds office<br>10th Floor<br>Central Square<br>29 Wellington Street<br>Leeds<br>LS1 4DL</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>The format of the event will be as follows:</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:list --> <ul class="wp-block-list"><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Arrival tea/coffee and networking</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>An overview from Nicola about the content and relevance of her book, with some recent case examples</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>Further networking with drinks and nibbles</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --><!-- wp:list-item --> <li>A business card raffle with a chance to win a copy of Nicola’s book</li> <!-- /wp:list-item --></ul> <!-- /wp:list --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Spaces are limited, please register your interest&nbsp;<a href="https://assets-gbr.mkt.dynamics.com/1ca2a557-83cc-ed11-a10b-6045bdd20aa0/digitalassets/standaloneforms/53c3298a-7cbf-ee11-9079-002248004ea8?readableEventId=Book_Launch_Networking_Reception1570323324&amp;utm_source=Dynamics%20365%20Customer%20Insights%20-%20Journeys&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_term=N/A&amp;utm_campaign=SN:%20Book%20Launch%20&amp;%20Networking%20Rece%2036ed20&amp;utm_content=Book%20Launch%20&amp;%20Networking%20Reception%2012%20June%202025#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=9509eda5-f4e7-4e1d-a503-b6830cb00200&amp;msdynmkt_prefill=mktprfa063352165f346e3b874a89cbece4074eoprf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.&nbsp;</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Parklane Plowden is pleased to announce that <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/nicola-phillipson-tep/">Nicola Phillipson</a> and <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/sean-kelly/">Sean Kelly</a> are the new joint heads of the Chancery and Commercial Team. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Nicola and Sean will be taking the place of <a href="https://www.parklaneplowden.co.uk/our-barristers/sarah-harrison/#">Sarah Harrison</a>, who is now the Deputy Head of Chambers. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>Chambers would like to thank Sarah for her hard work during this role and thanks Nicola and Sean for stepping into this role. </p> <!-- /wp:paragraph -->