Annual Compulsory Purchase and Compensation Seminar 2025 (Hybrid) FTB - Francis Taylor Building

This afternoon seminar will focus on legal matters relevant to compulsory purchase and compensation and should be of benefit to all those working in this field including acquiring authority officers, solicitors, surveyors, planners, accountants and developers.

The seminar will be chaired by Richard Glover KC.

Confirmed speakers and topics:

• Nofax Station Road Ltd v LB Barnet - Rebecca Clutten and Jeffrey Chu
• Hidden Loyalties and Visible Masks: ways of becoming a more independent expert - James Pereira KC and George Mackenzie
• Human Rights Update - Richard Honey KC and Daisy Noble
• Survey Rights and Securing Land Access  - Annabel Graham Paul 
• The Rules and Practice of Preliminary Issue Determinations  - Caroline Daly
• Hope Value - Gregory Jones KC and Armin Solimani
• Case Law and Legislation Update - Meyric Lewis KC and Esther Drabkin-Reiter 

Practical Information

Date and Time: 17 November 2025. Registration from 1.30-2.00pm. Seminar from 2.00 - 5.30pm including a mid-afternoon refreshment break. It will be followed by a drinks reception from 5.30 - 7.00pm.

Venue: The Honourable Society of the 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 cost for in person and virtual attendance is the same. The standard charge is £160 + VAT per attendee. 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 on both the Early Bird and standard rates.

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. Confirmation/s and invoice/s will be issued by Eventbrite after booking. 

There are a limited number of free places for local authorities and government departments. Please contact Deirdre Mahon for further information.