Seminar Archives

Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024

11/06/2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm –

An introduction to the new Act looking at the main key headlines and implications of these.

Smaller Housing Association Forum

17/06/2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm – We hope you’re able to join us for our next meeting of the Smaller Housing Association Forum. Speakers: Gemma Bell, Partner, Devonshires Zoe Wortley, Managing Director, Soar Consulting James Prestwich, Executive Director Policy & Public Affairs, Chartered Institute of Housing

HMPL Building Blocks: Rent Arrears And Possession

25/06/2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm –

This webinar will benefit those housing professionals who work in income recovery and possession in particular. We will look at how tenure affects rent recovery, the Pre-Action Protocol for Rent Arrears, what notices must be served, issuing proceedings and the best way to prepare for court.

Termination in Commercial Contracts

04/07/2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm –

This webinar will consider the various elements to termination of commercial contracts – both at the outset of negotiating and drafting a contract and, when the time comes, what can go well/wrong when terminating a commercial contract.

Managing the impact of insolvency on construction projects

08/07/2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Insolvency continues to stalk the construction sector. In this webinar we will take you through the typical insolvency scenarios, where either a main contractor or sub-contractor enters insolvency. We will consider the contractual position, and what steps can and should be taken to reduce the employer’s exposure.

Property Charging – An update on key issues & key valuation considerations

09/07/2024 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm –

Join Saghar Roya, Carlos Fernandes and Andrew Smith for an update on Property Charging where we will discuss the common issues and hurdles encountered by Registered Providers as well as tips and advice on how to overcome these. Savills will provide an update from a valuer’s perspective on the current market and key issues.

Housing Co-operatives – managing employees and agents

09/07/2024 @ 7:30 pm – 8:30 pm –

This webinar is aimed at anyone actively involved in managing Housing Co-operatives, Chairs and members of the Management Committee. We will provide a high level legal oversight and tips in ensuring that Co-ops get the best from their staff and agents.

Anatomy of a Fraud

11/07/2024 @ 3:00 pm – 6:00 pm –

Join two of our seasoned litigation lawyers for an immersive exploration of a typical commercial fraud case.
This seminar offers a unique chance to delve into a real-world scenario through an interactive case study, providing you with valuable insights and effective strategies to detect, prevent, and respond to fraud.

What Constitutes Building Works for the Purposes of HRBs?

16/07/2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm –

“What Constitutes “Building Work” for the purposes of Higher-Risk Buildings?”

This webinar will explore the exceptions and the practicalities of defining whether something is “building work” for the purposes of determining the need for a Gateway 2 application.

HMPL Building Blocks – Tackling Non-occupation and Sub-letting

18/07/2024 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm –

In this webinar we aim to give delegates a sound introduction to the law around the various types of non-occupation and subletting cases, and the processes involved when looking to recover possession in these cases.