Events to keep you connected

04
Apr' 24
Virtual Mini Pupillage Day

Are you interested in public and administrative law, environmental law, or the legal process governing what gets built where and how? Then you may be interested in a career at the public and environmental Bar.

We will be offering interested students an opportunity to attend and participate in a Virtual Mini Pupillage Day on 4 April 2024.

During the course of the day, participants will hear from members and staff about pupillage and tenancy in FTB, including the application and interview process and insights from all levels of seniority about practice in FTB’s areas of specialism. There will also be opportunities to take part in interactive advocacy exercises, discuss leading cases Chambers has been involved in and ask any burning questions about FTB, pupillage and the Bar in general.

Those who are at least in their second year of a qualifying law degree or who have commenced the GDL or other graduate-entry LLB courses are eligible to apply. Prospective applicants should send their CV and a cover letter by email to pupillage@ftbchambers.co.uk by 4pm on 29 February 2024.  

We will let participants know if they have secured a place by w/c 14 March 2024.
 

11
Apr' 24
Breakfast Briefing: Non-objection and Confidentiality Clauses - Court of Appeal Judgment in East Anglia Wind Farms Case

Last week the Court of Appeal handed down an important judgment addressing the use of non-objection and confidentiality clauses in Heads of Terms and Option Agreements for the acquisition of land for DCO development. The case is of considerable significance for developers, solicitors and surveyors involved in NSIP projects and other schemes requiring compulsory acquisition.
 
Mark Westmoreland Smith KC and Jonathan Welch who appeared on behalf of the Secretary of State in both the High Court and Court of Appeal in this case, will discuss the implications of the judgment.
 
The case is a judicial review challenge to the grant of development consent for two offshore windfarm projects: East Anglia One North and East Anglia Two (copy of judgment here).
 
In summary, the Appellant alleged that the Secretary of State acted unlawfully in dealing with its complaint that the Interested Parties had “stifled” or “neutralised” the ability of landowners facing possible compulsory acquisition to present objections to and information about a scheme for which development consent was sought. It was said that this was the effect of the Heads of Terms that the Interested Party had agreed with various landowners before and during the examination into the two applications, which included non-objection and confidentiality clauses.
 
The Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed the appeal, and upheld the decision to grant consent.

Practical Information
Date: 11 April 2024
Time: Registration over coffee and pastries from 8.00am.  Briefing from 8.30-9.30am.
Venue: It will be held in person in chambers. 
Booking: There is no charge to attend but places are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis.  Bookings can be made using the booking form below.

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22
Apr' 24
Annual Infrastructure Seminar (Hybrid)

This afternoon seminar will provide an opportunity to be informed about and discuss the latest developments in infrastructure planning with some of the leading barristers in the field. It will focus on key practical issues, providing a convenient way for busy solicitors, consultants and local authority officers to keep up to date and to manage the implications of recent changes. 

Chair: Hereward Phillpot KC

Speakers and Topics

•    Recent developments in solar – Mark Westmoreland Smith
•    DCO drafting – Michael Fry
•    The infrastructure (Wales) Bill 2023 – Annabel Graham Paul
•    Mitigation measures – Rebecca Clutten, Isabella Tafur
•    Caselaw update – James Pereira KC, George Mackenzie

Practical Infrormation

Date: Monday 22 April 2024.
Time: Registration will take place from 1.30-2.00pm.  The seminar will run from 2.00pm-5.30pm. It will be followed by a drinks reception from 5.30pm-6.30pm.
Format: The seminar will be run as a hybrid event enabling either in-person or virtual attendance.  Please select the relevant option when booking.
Venue: Inner Temple, Crown Office Row, Temple, London EC4Y 7HL. Virtual attendees can join by Zoom (joining instructions will be sent to attendees a few days before the event).
Cost: The standard charge for this seminar is £160 + VAT per attendee for both in-person and virtual attendance. By booking three delegates at the same time, you will automatically be entitled to a special rate of three delegates for the price of two.  Bookings can be made via Eventbrite and payment can be made by credit card at the time of booking or later by BACS but must be received prior to the event.  Booking confirmations and invoices will be sent from Eventbrite by email.
There are limited number of free places available for local authorities. Please contact Deirdre Mahon, Marketing Manager for more information.

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17
May' 24
Licensing Update - Birmingham

An afternoon seminar featuring a series of topical and practical presentations by members of chambers.

It will be of interest to local authority licensing officers and lawyers, licensing solicitors in private practice, licensing consultants and police licensing officers.
The programme will be announced in due course.  In the meantime, places can be reserved using the booking link below.

Practical Information

Venue: IET Birmingham, Austin Court, 80 Cambridge St, Birmingham B1 2NP
Time: Registration over sandwich lunch from midday to 1.00pm.  Seminar from 1.00pm – 5.00pm
Booking: There is no charge to attend but places must be reserved in advance using the booking link below.

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07
Jun' 24
Licensing Update - London

An late afternoon seminar featuring a series of topical and practical presentations by members of chambers.
It will be of interest to local authority licensing officers and lawyers, licensing solicitors in private practice, licensing consultants and police licensing officers.
The programme will be announced in due course.  In the meantime, places can be reserved using the booking link below.

Practical Information

Venue: Francis Taylor Building, Inner Temple, London, EC4Y 7BY.
Time: Registration from 4.15pm  Seminar from 4.30pm – 6.30pm followed by a short drinks reception.
Booking: There is no charge to attend but places must be reserved in advance using the booking link below.

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