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A great day for our Public Sector team at CHIC's Conference in Telford, discussing all things social housing, including their fantastic legal services framework #socialhousing #legal #procurement
Our Public Sector team are looking forward to joining industry leaders from the Social Housing sector at tomorrows' CHIC Ltd annual Conference & Exhibition in Telford, where the theme ‘Joining the Dots', will focus on the strategies and solutions shaping the future of UK housing.
Looking forward to this afternoons Heads of Legal meeting, where Devonshires' Social Housing sector specialists, Samantha Grix & Jonathan Jarvis will speak on temporary accommodation & housing revenue account, inc: powers of acquisition,TA subsidy & rent setting @kennedycater
Last week @39EssexChambers tackled the important subject of 'Inherent Jurisdiction' in a dedicated members' Webinar, & looking ahead to 21st May, Devonshire's will examine the, Renters Rights Act: What Local Authorities Need to Know on Enforcement. Book places via @kennedycater
Thanks to @CAPSTICKSLLP for today's excellent Webinar on the important area of Education law, including SEND/EHCP, for children's services lawyers. #localgovernment #London #legal
Today, as part of our packed training programme, @The36Group are running a members' Webinar on Closing and Amalgamating Schools. #localgovernment #London Contact @kennedycater to book on future training sessions
Thanks go to @Landmark_LC who are running a dedicated training session for our members today on EOTIS v Elective Home Education - #localgovernment #London #legal
There is still time for members to sign up for tomorrows' 10am Webinar on Planning & Property: Londons New Housing Measures, which will be delivered by @Penningtonslaw. One not to be missed. Contact @kennedycater #Localgovernment #London #Legal
Today @45GRAYSINNSQ hosted a dedicated Webinar for our legal teams that examined Judicial Review in Planning: Managing Risk in Permissions, Refusals and Enforcement Decisions. An excellent session that was very well received #localgovernment #professionaldevelopment.
This afternoon we look forward to our brilliant panel firms Devonshires and @FivePaper delivering a training session on the ever emotive and important issue of Homelessness #localgovernment #London
Thanks to @cornerstonebarr for hosting this mornings dedicated training event for our legal teams on
Ordinary Residence and Mental Health 1983 sections. #ProfessionalDevelopment #localgovernment #legal
Today 11kbw host our Heads of Legal meeting at their London Chambers, with topical presentations from Ishaani Shrivastava on Ammori, Jonathan Auburn KC on L.A. Legal Services after Mazur, & Joanne Clement KC on SEND reform. Chaired by Bethan Evans, attended by @kennedycater
Next week, dedicated members' training sessions run on Monday, 16th when @cornerstonebarr lead on Ordinary Residence & Mental Health 1983 sections, and on 17th @42BR_Barristers outline Capacity & Fluctuating Capacity-Intermediaries & Disability. Book via @kennedycater
Thanks to @6PumpCourt for running a valuable training session for our members, examining
the Planning and Infrastructure Bill. #training #localgovernment
Tomorrow our quarterly members' meeting, hosted by @kennedycater welcomes Sarah Christy from our panel firm @CAPSTICKSLLP who will present on the Crime & Policing Bill, including: new & amended ASB tools for Registered Providers & their practical application. #socialhousing
Tomorrow our quarterly members' meeting, hosted by @kennedycater welcomes Sarah Christy from our panel firm @CAPSTICKSLLP who will present on the Crime & Policing Bill, including: new & amended ASB tools for Registered Providers & their practical application. #socialhousing
On Wednesday 25th February @Penningtonslaw will be running a dedicated webinar for our members, on the topic, 'A Guide to Social Housing Finance'. Members can book a place via the dedicated HALA email @kennedycater #socialhousing #legal #finance
This afternoon the Heads of Legal from across our London Boroughs welcome @Devonshires Employment team, partner Kate Maguire and senior associate Chris Cuckney, to give a presentation on the Employment Rights Act, & other key legal changes for 2026. Attended by @kennedycater
It is with great pleasure that we announce the promotion of Richard Short to the position of General Manager of our Public Sector Team, after a successful time as Head of Client Services. He will continue to work alongside founding director Tim Morel. #legalprocurement
We are delighted to have advised a significant group of West Midlands local authorities to procure their first Barristers’ Framework, worth potentially £60m over 4 years. The new framework will come into effect on 1st July 2026. #legalprocurement #localgovernment
We are delighted to have advised a significant group of West Midlands local authorities to procure their first Barristers’ Framework, worth potentially £60m over 4 years. The new framework will come into effect on 1st July 2026. #legalprocurement #localgovernment
It's that time of the year! The KC Public Sector teams Christmas lunch @sketchlondon - marking the start of our Christmas countdown - cheers everyone x
Looking forward to our bi-monthly Heads of Legal meeting tomorrow, Thursday, 27th November, where @cornerstonebarr will present on the following topics:
- Alastair Cantor on the Renter’s Rights Act
- Catherine Rowlands - Housing Caselaw Update. Organised by @kennedycater
Looking forward to our bi-monthly Heads of Legal meeting tomorrow, Thursday, 27th November, where @cornerstonebarr will present on the following topics:
- Alastair Cantor on the Renter’s Rights Act
- Catherine Rowlands - Housing Caselaw Update. Organised by @kennedycater
Announcing our new Solicitors' Framework,worth up to £60m over 4 yrs.Effective on 8th January 2026 until 7th January 2029 with an optional 12 mth extension.This is the 5th iteration of our framework, again advised by @kennedycater.@haringeycouncil acted as contracting authority
This afternoon @SouthernHsg_UK will host our members at their London offices where @footanstey, will deliver presentations on, 'Housing Delivery: Transactional Pressures & Issues', and 'Development Agreements'. Tim Morel from @kennedycater will chair the meeting. #socialhousing
We are happy to welcome Barnet Homes, who manage 13,000 homes on behalf of @BarnetCouncil, as the 58th member of our legal alliance, which is dedicated to supporting the legal needs of the UKs #socialhousing providers. Our framework is proudly managed by @kennedycater
Today, Counsel Arran Dowling-Hussey of 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square will lead a one hour presentation/discussion at our Heads of Legal meeting, on current finance related issues for lawyers in #localgovernment. Chaired by Beth Evans and attended by Tim Morel @kennedycater
We are proud sponsors of the latest 'Legal Department of the Future' survey from @LocGovLawyer which gathered the views of 83 Heads of Legal & over 350 legal professionals in the Public Sector, offering a valuable view of their legal landscape.Take a look: https://www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk/ldotf2025/?page=1