Launch of Northern Administrative Law Association

Kings Chambers is delighted to announce the establishment of the Northern Administrative
Law Association (NALA ) which was officially launched in Liverpool on 14^th October 2008.
The launch was attended by Mr. Justice Irwin, Mr. Justice Langsatff, Mr. Justice Ryder,
Mr. Justice Blake and Head of Chambers Frances Patterson Q.C., Chairperson of NALA
along with approximately 80 attendees.

Frances Patterson Q.C. said “the establishment of this association is in response to the proposed regionalisation of the Administrative Court in Easter 2009 and testament to the level of expertise and interest of public law work in the North of the country”.

The Objects of the Association, taken from its constitution are;

4.1 The development and strengthening of the practice of administrative law in the area covered by the Northern
Circuit (including the Chester and North Wales Circuit) and the North Eastern Circuit.

4.2 To provide a forum for discussion of matters of common interest.

4.3 To ascertain and represent views of members in relation to their professional interests.

4.4 To protect and promote the efficiency of Courts in the Territory in dealing with administrative and public law.

4.5 To further the understanding and development of administrative law.

4.6 To develop the capacity in the Territory for the conduct of cases involving administrative law.

Those who are interested in membership or otherwise should contact the association via email on nala@kingschambers.com .

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left to right: John Benson QC, Head of Atlantic Chambers, Frances Patterson QC, Chair of NALA & Head of Kings Chambers, Mr Justice Irwin, Presiding Judge of the Northern Circuit, Anne Heseltine, President of the Liverpool Law Society, Mr Justice Blake and Mr Justice Langstaff

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Launch of Northern Administrative Law Association