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HLPA intervenes in Court of Appeal case of Arkin v Marshall
HLPA’s application to intervene by way of written submissions in Arkin v Marshall has been granted. This is a first for HLPA and was only made possible due to the overwhelming response from our members, provided in record time. The responses received were detailed and shows the real and substantial difficulties faced by our members in representing their clients during this crisis. It has formed the evidence relied by us in the appeal. By taking part, HLPAs members can be assured that their voices will be heard in this profoundly important case.
The government has also applied to intervene.
Arkin v Marshall will consider whether Practice Direction 51Z is (a) ultra vires, (b) whether it applies to cases that have been allocated to the multi-track, and (c) whether the stay can be lifted.
HLPA’s position is that PD 51Z is not ultra vires and the stay cannot be lifted. If it can be, this should only be in exceptional circumstances.
Thank you to all of our members and we will continue to keep you updated.
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Meeting 15 January 2014
Defending Possession Proceedings: One Year On The speakers are: James Harrison, Edwards Duthie Solicitors Derek McConnell, South West Law 7.00 - 9.00pm Fyvie Hall University of Westminster 309 Regent Street London W1B 2UW Note the change of venue! Apologies for the...
2013 Housing Law Conference: 10 Dec 2013
10 December 2013 Royal College of Surgeons, London For full details of the programme and booking, see here. 2013 will be a year that housing lawyers do not forget for a long time. With our profession, our funding and our clients' rights under ruthless attack it can...
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Next HLPA Meeting 16th May 2018
Mortgage Possession The speakers will be Tony Martin, BPP University School of Law and Stephen Cottle, Garden Court Chambers. Please note that the meeting will take place from 6.30 to 8.30pm. The location for this meeting is: BPP Professional Education, 137 Stamford...
Next HLPA Meeting 13th March 2018
Allocations Cases and How to Run Them Effectively The speakers will be Ann Bevington, Hopkin Murray Beskine Solicitors and Martin Westgate QC, Doughty Street Chambers Please note that the meeting will take place from 18.30 to 21.00 (to include the AGM from...
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