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Personal welfare deputies, principle and pragmatism
Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) considers a recent Court of Protection ruling on the appointment of personal welfare deputies.
Top-up fees: a growing risk for councils
Councils need to be careful to ensure that they handle top-up fees for care correctly, writes Lisa Morgan.
Hoarding and learning from inquests – safeguarding to prevent tragic outcomes
Hoarding is a recognised disorder where someone acquires an excessive number of items and stores them in a chaotic manner, usually resulting in unmanageable amounts of clutter. George Riach, Julia Jones, Kate Hicks and Matthew Watts consider the importance of the wide scale issue for local authorities, housing providers and health and care providers. They also offer some practical recommendations…
Natural justice and costs in the Court of Protection
A recent case raises questions about the fitness for purpose of a key plank of the costs provisions contained in the Court of Protection Rules. Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) analyses the ruling.
Webinars
Deputyship Surgery: Court of Protection Updates & Practical Guidance
Dave Lockwood, of Finders Development Hub, hosts a webinar addressing common questions from Social Care practitioners, exploring recent CoP developments.
Frameworks and dynamic markets under the Procurement Act 2023 - DWF
This session will explore the key features of Open and Closed Frameworks and Dynamic Markets introduced under the Procurement Act 2023.
Our experts will provide practical insights into how these tools can be used to deliver flexibility and compliance in public procurement, while ensuring transparency and value for money.
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understanding Frameworks and Dynamic Markets: What they are and how they differ under the Procurement Act 2023.
- Compliance Essentials: How to set up and call off under these models while meeting statutory requirements.
- Strategic Benefits: Leveraging frameworks and dynamic markets to improve efficiency and supplier diversity.
- Risk Management: Common pitfalls and how to avoid challenges during implementation.
- Practical Examples: Real-world scenarios illustrating successful application of these tools.
This session is designed for procurement professionals, legal advisors, and suppliers seeking clarity on the Procurement Act 2023 and its practical application.
Event Information
| Event Date | 24-09-2026 11:00 am |
| Individual Price | Free |
| Location | Online (live) |
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Alliancing & Building Safety - Sharpe Pritchard
CCTV, Drones and Body Worn Cameras: Ensuring Data Protection Compliance - Act Now
30-01-2026 10:00 am
Online (live)
Understanding GDPR Accountability and Conducting Data Protection Audits - Act Now
03-02-2026 10:00 am
Online (live)
The Hillsborough Law Bill: Navigating New Duties and Public Law Implications - Landmark Chambers
03-02-2026 10:00 am
Online (live)
Accelerating EV Charging Infrastructure in the Public Sector - DWF 
Construction: Recourse through the Building Safety Act – Where did we land in 2025? - Devonshires
03-02-2026 2:00 pm
Online (live)
Education Law Conference - 3PB 
The General Data Protection Regulation - Act Now 
Interveners in financial remedy proceedings - 42BR 
Public Sector Insights – NHS Continuing Healthcare (CHC) in Wales - Blake Morgan
12-02-2026 10:00 am
Online (live)
InLaws workshop – Effective Communicating and Influencing - Devonshires
12-02-2026 2:00 pm
Online (live)
HMPL Building Blocks: Legal Tools to Combat Anti-Social Behaviour - Devonshires
17-02-2026
Online (live)
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On demand webinars
Defending Age Assessment Challenges: A Guide for Local Authorities
In this `Dekinar`, Dr Russell Wilcox and Anirudh Mandagere consider how to defend such challenges both at the judicial review stage and at the Upper Tribunal.
Awaab’s Law and Fitness for Human Habitation – the same, but different?
Max Gordon and Matthew Timm discuss the impact of the newly implemented Awaab's Law, examining the obligations of Social Landlords.
Service Charge Disputes and Forfeiture: Pitfalls, Practicalities, and Procedure
Join Laura Webster and Rabby Fozlay as they deliver the next webinar for NSC's series from its Property Practice.
Public Rights Over Land Conference 2025
Join leading experts in the law of public rights of way, village greens, common land and other topics related to public rights over land for afternoon of insightful talks on key recent developments in law.
A Lawyer’s Toolkit for Unfair Prejudice Petitions: From Pre-Action to Trial
Join Adrian Pay and Hermione Williams as they deliver the first webinar from New Square Chambers' new series.
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill – what’s in, what’s out and will it work?
Join Landmark’s barristers for an initial review of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill and what it might mean for planning in practice.
Devolution and Local Government Reorganisation: the planning perspective
In this webinar, you will hear about how devolution and local government reorganisation will shape plan-making and development management.
Procurement Act 2023 webinar: Key Update
This webinar will cover the key features of the Procurement Act 2023 and its implementing secondary legislation.
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