Housing Day 2024 - Cornerstone Barristers

Housing Day 2024 - Cornerstone Barristers

Speakers - Cornerstone Housing Team

Venue - The Royal College of Surgeons of England, 38 – 43 Lincoln's Inn Fields, London, WC2A 3PE

Fee - £125 + VAT

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Cornerstone Barristers highly anticipated annual Housing Day takes place on Monday, 14th October 2024. This event is your chance to stay ahead in the field of housing law and policy.

Experience a full day of cutting-edge discussions, invaluable networking opportunities, and exclusive knowledge-sharing designed specifically for housing law professionals, local authorities, and housing associations. Followed by a complimentary drinks reception.

Our housing team is at the forefront of housing law and recognised as a leading set by all the major UK legal guides. We are ranked as a Tier 1 set for Social Housing in the Legal 500 (2024) guide and as Band 1 set by Chambers UK Bar (2024).

Why Attend Housing Day 2024?

  • Stay Informed: Gain deep insights into the latest developments in housing law and policy.
  • Get Practical Advice: Learn from top-tier barristers who handle the leading housing cases of today.
  • Expand Your Network: Connect with fellow professionals and key players in the housing sector.
  • Exclusive Access: Meet and interact with our highly ranked barristers and clerks.

Special Offer

Book your ticket before 16th September to enjoy our early bird discount rate of £125 plus VAT. Don’t miss this chance to secure your spot at a reduced price!

Act Now – Seats Are Limited: This event is hugely popular and tickets are expected to sell quickly. Book today to ensure you don’t miss out on this essential event.

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We look forward to welcoming you to Housing Day 2024. Elevate your expertise, expand your connections, and ensure you’re at the forefront of housing law. Secure your ticket now and be part of this unmissable event!

Programme

09:30 – 09:45   Registration and refreshments

09:45 – 10:00   Opening address and welcome

10:00 – 10:55   Plenary: Developments in Housing Law and Policy 2023-2024

10.55 – 11.45    Breakout session 1

A. Housing and vulnerable persons: The relevance of the Court of Protection, challenges with expert evidence.
B. Evidence: Tips and tactics for presenting your case at its best.
C. The Housing Ombudsman: The mood music and direction of travel.

11:45 – 12:15     Refreshments

12:15 – 13:00     Breakout session 2

D. Litigation post Churchill: Disrepair, judicial review and related litigation, relevance of the Housing Ombudsman.
E. Homelessness and allocations: The Part VII duty and its interface with Part VI. Including a suitability update post Imam, HNA and suitability.
F. Short term lets and social housing fraud. 

13:00 – 14:00      Lunch and coffee

14:00 – 14:55      Breakout session 3

G. Domestic abuse and housing.
H. The impact of resources on housing law: Performance of duty, exercise of discretion.
I. The age-old problem of gas access injunctions.

15:00 – 16:00      Plenary: A look ahead to 2025 

16:00 – 17:00      Drinks reception

Timings and content are subject to change.

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Event Information

Event Date 14-10-2024 9:30 am
Individual Price From £125
Location London