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The JPLC is a non-profit event that brings together leading experts from across the planning industry for in-depth and vibrant discussion of current issues facing the sector.

The organisation of the JPLC conference is overseen entirely by our committee, which comprises members of the Law Society, the Bar Council, the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

They generously donate their time to meet together throughout the year at the Law Society and RICS to evaluate the previous conference, and create the programme, budget and marketing strategy for the next conference.

During the last four meetings, speakers are invited to attend two committee meetings to discuss their draft papers, and receive feedback and input to help maximise their relevance for attendees from all different disciplines.

The Bar Council Members

  • Richard Ground KC

    Richard Ground KC

    • Cornerstone Barristers
    • 2025 – present
  • Victoria Hutton

    Victoria Hutton

    • 39 Essex Chambers
    • 2022 – present

The Law Society Members

  • Claire Dutch

    Claire Dutch

    • Managing Partner, London, Ashurst
    • 2008 – present
  • Duncan Field

    Duncan Field

    • Partner, Town Legal LLP
    • 2006 – present
  • Matthew White

    Matthew White

    • Managing Partner, UK & EMEA Real Estate Practice, Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer
    • 2013 – present

RICS Members

  • Virginia Blackman

    Virginia Blackman

    • Principal, National Head Site Assembly & Compulsory Purchase, Avison Young
    • 2025 – present
  • Robert Evans

    Robert Evans

    • Chief Executive, Wellcome Genome Campus
    • Non-Executive Director, Quod
    • 2013 – present
  • Leonie Oliva

    Leonie Oliva

    • 2023 – present

RTPI Members

  • Sarah Cary

    Sarah Cary

    • Chief Development Officer (White City), Imperial
    • 2023 – present
  • Tom Dobson

    Tom Dobson

    • Managing Director, Quod
    • 2022 – present
  • Christine Thorby

    Christine Thorby

    • University of Westminster
    • 2022 – present

Honorary Members

  • Michael Humphries KC

    Michael Humphries KC

    • FTB
  • Rory Joyce

    Rory Joyce

    • Principal, Brunel Planning
    • 1996 – 2023

Admin

  • Lucinda Howe

    Lucinda Howe

    • 1992 – present