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Come Join Us!

Come Join Us!

Membership of Tees Valley Law Society offers opportunities whether you are a qualified solicitor or other legal professional, or you are in the early stages of training.

Members are offered discounted rates for all of our training events, which are held locally and at the end of the working day to ensure the least disruption to you, your firm and your clients. We hold regular networking and social events where members can come together informally to discuss issues within the profession, but more importantly to share ideas.

Membership of TVLS is about offering support whether formally through involvement of the Council or more informally by sharing ideas about best practice with other firms. By becoming a member of TVLS there are opportunities to become involved in the running of the Society, whether through membership of Council or Committees or in a more informal role.

The application process is quick and simple and membership is great value. Join us today.

Details On Electronic Filing At Newcastle BPC

Details On Electronic Filing At Newcastle BPC

The Business and Property Courts (BPC) in Newcastle provide an umberella covering those parts of the High Court comprising the Chancery Division, the Circuit Commercial Court and the Technology and Construction Court.

As from 25 February, parties have been able to issue new proceedings electronically using CE-Filing, an electronic system that replaces the paper file that used to constitute the court file for cases. From 30 April 2019, use of CE-Filing will be mandatory for professional court users issuing proceedings in the BPC.

To help prepare professional court users for this change, the Justice Department has issued Practice Direction PD510 detailing the changes and requirements. HHJ Kramer has also provided further guidance on the subject, which can be downloaded here.