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By: Kelly Penstone-Smith
The King’s Speech 2024
We have picked the bones out of the King’s Speech and considered some of the proposed reforms most likely to impact upon civil litigation in the coming years. We were particularly interested in the changes proposed in the fields of: Mental health Inquiries into disasters and state-related deaths Occupiers’ liability (in the context of terrorist […]
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Disability Pride Month and the Importance of Language
July marks Disability Pride Month, a month to celebrate the disabled community whilst also raising awareness of the issues faced by disabled people. Current figures estimate that approximately 23% of the working age population are disabled (see here), yet within the legal profession only around 6% of solicitors report being disabled (see here), and around […]
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An update on handling applicable law issues in cross-jurisdictional cases: The cases of Yordanov v. Vasilev & Ors [2024] and Nicholls v. Mapfre [2024]
This article provides a short synopsis of two key 2024 decisions, Yordanov [2024] and Mapfre [2024], which raised issues surrounding the applicable law to substantive issues, interest, and subrogated claims. The cases highlight the important distinction between procedural rules such as how evidence is managed or quantum is assessed, and the applicable law which determines […]
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Appointment to Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Service
Congratulations to James Pretsell, Ryan Ross and Holly Girven who have been appointed to the Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Service, joining Leonard Wigg who has been reappointed for a second year running. Together, they will provide pro bono legal advice and assistance to athletes and individuals of limited financial means, in the areas of: • […]
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Legal 500 announces 2024 Awards Shortlist
We are delighted to have been recognised by The Legal 500 in their shortlist for 2024. Congratulations to our members: Geoffrey Williams KC for being shortlisted as Professional Disciplinary Silk of the Year Christopher Quinlan KC for being shortlisted as Sport Silk of the Year Emma Sole for being shortlisted as Employment Junior of the […]
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Farrar’s Building welcomes Daniel Holt
As we continue our journey of growth and transition, we are delighted to welcome Daniel Holt to Farrar’s Building. Daniel, who joins us as a Probationary Tenant, has a wealth of experience in Chambers’ core practice areas. He is also developing a broad regulatory and public law practice, consisting of judicial reviews, immigration, education, public […]
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Christopher Quinlan KC reappointed as Judicial Panel Chair for World Rugby
Congratulations to Christopher Quinlan KC who will be continuing his 8 years of service with World Rugby in his reappointment as Independent Judicial Panel Chair. When announcing the reappointment, World Rugby commented: ‘In his final term, Quinlan will lead the charge on a wide-ranging review of the sport’s off-field sanction process with a clear mandate […]
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Three decisions involving fundamental dishonesty in 2024: Mehmood [2024]; Thakkar [2024]; and Williams-Henry [2024]
This article provides a short synopsis of three decisions so far in 2024 involving fundamental dishonesty. The higher courts have been awash with issues involving fundamental dishonesty in the last two years, including: Denzil v Mohammed and UKI [2023] EWHC 2077 (KB). Cojanu v Essex Partnership University NHS Trust [2022] EWHC 197 (QB). Jenkinson v […]
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