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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.

They meet on a Monday evening on a monthly basis throughout the year. 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

  • Victoria Hutton

    Victoria Hutton

    • 39 Essex Chambers
    • 2022 – present
  • Richard Ground KC

    Richard Ground KC

    • Cornerstone Barristers
    • 2025 – present

The Law Society Members

  • Duncan Field

    Duncan Field

    • Managing Partner, Town Legal LLP
    • 2006 – present
  • Claire Dutch

    Claire Dutch

    • Managing Partner, London, Ashurst
    • 2008 – present
  • Matthew White

    Matthew White

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

RICS Members

  • Robert Evans

    Robert Evans

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

    Leonie Oliva

    • Partner, Newmark
    • 2023 – present
  • Virginia Blackman

    Virginia Blackman

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

RTPI Members

  • Tom Dobson

    Tom Dobson

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

    Christine Thorby

    • University of Westminster
    • 2022 – present
  • Sarah Cary

    Sarah Cary

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

Honorary Members

  • Michael Humphries KC

    Michael Humphries KC

    • FTB
    • 1996 – 2023
  • Rory Joyce

    Rory Joyce

    • Principal, Brunel Planning
    • 1996 – 2023

Admin

  • Lucinda Howe

    Lucinda Howe

    • 1992 – present