Released on = October 18, 2006, 4:02 pm

Press Release Author = Manches LLP

Industry = Law

Press Release Summary = Manches in Oxford announces upcoming seminars based on
Social Housing issues including Successful Development, A legal update for supported
housing and Streamlining the charging process.

Press Release Body = Oxford, UK - Manches LLP - a leading law firm in London and the
Thames Valley announces upcoming seminars based on the issue of Social Housing. The
three seminars are to cover topics including Successful Development, A legal update
for supported housing and Streamlining the charging process and will be held in
October and November at Manches' London office. For more information and directions
please register at: www.manches.com/events/ or call Gemma Gardner on 01865 813657.

Social Housing Seminars in Oxford

The first Social Housing seminar, to be held on Tuesday 17 October covers Successful
Development and will be delivered by Elizabeth Hussain, Partner & Head of Social
Housing, together with Giles Clifford, Partner & Head of PFI and Dan Cowley,
Solicitor at Manches LLP. The seminar aims to provide an introduction and refresher
on key issues arising in RSL development projects, including a case study of real
life examples and an overview of more complex procurement routes such as PFI and
joint ventures.

The second seminar provides a legal update for supported housing and will be held on
Wednesday 8 November. The presenters are William Downing, Partner at Manches LLP and
Emma Davies, a Solicitor at Manches LLP. The seminar includes an update on
disability discrimination law for RSLs as it affects them in relation to both their
stock and housing services and also as an employer. Manches speakers will also give
an update on the health & safety obligations of an RSL, including the new fire
safety legislation.

The last of the three Social Housing autumn seminars will be held on Wednesday 29
November on the theme of Streamlining the charging process. It is to be presented by
Elizabeth Hussain, Partner & Head of Social Housing, together with Shuab Mirza,
Senior Valuer, Countrywide and Mike Dudman of Abbey National plc. The seminar aims
to provide an overview of the charging process by focusing on the role and function
of the lender, valuer and lawyer, including identifying their information
requirements when dealing with the securitisation of housing stock.

For further information please contact Gemma Gardner on 01865 813657 or by email at
gemma.gardner@manches.com.

About Manches LLP

Manches is an innovative and responsive law firm with offices in London and the
Thames Valley. Manches focuses on a range of specialist legal sectors, including:
Property, Construction, Technology Media & Intellectual Property, Family Law,
Retailing, Publishing, Brand and IP Management and Life Sciences. Manches has been
active in the London market since it was established in 1937. With offices in the
Aldwych, Manches is in the heart of the legal community facing the challenges of a
dynamic and competitive environment.

Manches Oxford office offers the full range of commercial legal services with a
particular emphasis on the life sciences, publishing and IT sectors. Key practice
areas cover corporate finance, intellectual property, commercial litigation,
employment and commercial property. Manches acts for a wide range of businesses from
start-ups to leading listed companies as well as high profile individuals.

Contact Details
Contact: Gemma Gardner (Marketing Executive)

Web: www.manches.com/events/
Email: gemma.gardner@manches.com
Phone: 01865 813657

Manches LLP
9400 Garsington Road
Oxford Business Park North
Oxfordshire
Oxford, UK
OX4 2HN

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Web Site = http://www.manches.com/events/index.php

Contact Details = Gemma Gardner (Marketing Executive)
Manches LLP
9400 Garsington Road
Oxford Business Park North
Oxfordshire
Oxford, UK
OX4 2HN
01865 813657
http://www.manches.com/events/index.php
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