Introduction

The skill of map reading is frequently needed in the work of busy solicitors. Conveyancers need to read maps as do litigators in right of way disputes, planning cases, licensing applications and boundary disputes. Boundary disputes are a staple of litigation practice and have given rise to important recent case law.

This webinar is in two parts. Paudie Barry, principal of Baseline Surveys, will present an introduction to mapping for the non-specialist. Daniel Cronin S.C. will examine the law on boundary disputes with a focus on the recent case law.

Learning Outcomes

An attendee at this webinar will learn about:

Maps

• The challenges of representing three dimensions in two dimensions.
• Large scale maps, small scale maps, legends, abbreviations, north points and other things that mapmakers assume you know.
• The Ordnance Survey: what is it, what they do, how often they revise maps, the status of their maps, where to get their maps.
• An introduction to Land Registry mapping and mapping for planning applications.
• How to meaningfully instruct a land surveyor.

Boundary disputes

• How boundary disputes arise.
• Advising a client.
• Legal principles.
• Recent case law

Our Speakers

Paudie Barry is the principal of Baseline Surveys. He has a degree in civil engineering and a higher diploma in geographic information systems and has worked at a high level in surveying and mapping for over thirty years.

Daniel Cronin is a Senior Counsel with expertise in land and conveyancing law.

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