Reflecting on 100 years of property legislation
Date: 10 April 2025
Location: Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, London, EC4Y 7DR
Time: 10.00 - 4.00pm
A Century of Transformation - What should property legislation look like in 2125?
In 1925, a ground-breaking suite of property legislation revolutionised land law, simplifying transactions and laying the foundation for modern property dealings. Now, 100 years later, we're reflecting on that pivotal moment, assessing its legacy and looking ahead to the future of property law.
Join us at the landmark confirmation to celebrate the centenary of these transformative Acts. Together, we'll explore key questions:
- How successful were the 1925 Acts in achieving their goals?
- What lessons can be drawn from the evolution of property law over the past century?
- What must property legislation look like to meet the demands of the next 100 years?
This event is more than a commemoration; it's an opportunity to learn, network and contribute to shaping the future of property legislation. With leading experts, stimulating discussions and opportunities to engages this is a must-attend event for anyone interested in the future of property law.
Reasons to attend
Celebrate a historic milestone
Commemorate 100 years since the 1925 property reforms that reshaped land law in England and Wales
Learn from leading experts
Gain invaluable insights from eminent speakers who will unpack the success, challenges and future of property legislation.
Shape the conversation
Contribute to critical discussions on how property law should evolve to address the challenges and opportunities of the next century.
Build your professional network
Connect with a diverse group of professionals including lawyers, academics, policymakers and thought-leaders in property law.
Enhance your professional development
Attendance can qualify as CPD - helping you stay up-to-date in your field while engaging in thought-provoking discussions.
Featured speakers
Chief Master Karen Shuman
A distinguished voice in property law and legislation.
Professor James Lee
A leading academic renowned for his work in legal reform and property law.
How you can get involved
Join us
This conference is for anyone with an interest in property law, who wants to learn, engage and grow. Whether you're a seasoned professional an academic or simply someone eager to deepen your understanding of property legislation, you are invited to join us to listen to the experts, learn and grow, participate in the conversations and expand your network. All you need to bring is your curiosity and enthusiasm.
Submit panel proposals and paper submissions
Be part of shaping the future of property law. We're inviting panel proposals and paper submissions for the conference. - Panel proposals: up to 750 words - Individual papers: up to 250 words - Presenter biography: please include a 200 word biography for each contributor. Selected contributions will feature in a post conference publication (book or journal special edition) and form part of a digital exhibition hosted by the Inner Temple Submission deadline: 28 January 2025 Email submissions to: judith.bourne@cilexlawschool.ac.uk
- Legal practitioners and property lawyers seeking to deepen their understanding of property law's evolution.
- Academics and researchers passionate about legal history and reform.
- Policy advisors, regulators and law makers shaping the future of land law.
- Anyone with a professional or personal interest in the development of property legislation.
Wehether ou're a seasoned expert or new to the field, this conference offers something for everyone.
- Engaging plenary sessions, led by top-tier experts
- Dynamic panel discussons, exploring the impact legislation past and present
- Forward-thinking debates, about the futute needs of property law
- Networking opportunities, in the stunning suppordings of the Inner Temple.