On the 24 March 2010 ELBA will run small group advocacy training, based upon a mock interim application in the employment tribunal. The course is designed for pupils and junior tenants.
The course is free of charge, but space is limited to a maximum of 24 participants. Some preparation will be necessary to get the most out of the course. Course papers will be sent out one week in advance of the course
To book email Gavin Mansfield at Littleton Chambers at gmansfield at littletonchambers dot co dot uk
The training will take place at Essex Court Chambers between 6pm-8.30pm.
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This year’s joint ELA/ELBA Northern Dinner will take place on 20 May 2010 at 7.15pm (for 7.30) at Anthony’s at Flannels, Vicar Lane Leeds.
We are delighted that Mr Justice Underhill, President of the Employment Appeal Tribunal has agreed to be our guest speaker.
The cost will be £70 per head. Members will note that this is the first increase in the cost since these dinners were first arranged.”
ELBA members who want to book places should contact Colin Bourne at colinbourne@talktalk.net or through Kings Chambers at 5 Park Square East, Leeds LS1 2NE.
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We’re happy to announce two events for the 2010 speaker programme.
On 28th April Selwyn Bloch QC will be addressing us on restrictive covenants. Then on 25th May at our AGM Lord Justice Mummery will address us on ‘Employment Law: the Contrary Experience’.
Both events will be in the Spy Room at Gray’s Inn, starting at 6pm.
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The 2010 ELBA Annual Dinner will be held at Stationers’ Hall on 11th February.
The guest speaker will be Derek Simpson, the Joint General Secretary of UNITE. There will also be the usual glittering array of Judges and distinguished guests.
The dinner has been a sell-out every year and we expect it to be so again this year.
We have held the cost to the same level for the third year running, at £90, but there will be 12 places at £60 for ELBA members who are under 3 years call, to be allocated on a strictly first come, first served basis.
To book, and for more information, download the booking form
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Theresa May M.P., Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions and Shadow Minister for Women, will address ELBA on Monday 2nd November 2009 at 6:30pm at The Spy Room, Gray’s Inn.
Drinks and nibbles will be available after the talk, which has been accredited for 1 CPD point.
The text of the speech is now available for download.
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Martin Griffiths QC of Essex Court will speak on advocacy before the Employment Appeal Tribunal and other Appeal Courts.
Wednesday 21st October at 6.00 p.m.
The Spy Room, Gray’s Inn
Drinks and nibbles will be available after the talk. This talk has been accredited for 1 CPD point.
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Mr Justice Langstaff will give the final talk of the ELBA year at 6.00 p.m. on 18th June in the Spy Room, Gray’s Inn.
Refreshments will follow.
Please note that this talk was previously announced for the 16th June. This has changed and the 18th is the correct date.
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ELBA’s AGM will take place on 7th May 2009 at 6pm in Gray’s Inn Spy Room.
After the (brief) formalities, Mr Justice Underhill will speak on ‘The Reason Why?’
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Anne Fairpo will speak on the taxation issues involved in employment litigation, in particular when drafting schedules of loss.
The talk will be at 6pm on 28th April at the DLA offices in Birmingham – map and directions. It will be open to solicitors as well as barristers.
We will need to provide a list of attendees to DLA, so if you are interested, please email Michael Reed
The paper from the session is now available to download.
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Damian Brown of Littleton and Simon Browne of 1 Temple Gardens will be speaking on costs in employment cases on at 6pm on 7th April in Gray’s Spy Room.
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