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By: Kelly Penstone-Smith
ECJ further limits scope of Package Travel Regulations defences (Case C‑578/19 X v Kuoni Travel Ltd [2021])
Frederick Lyon previously summarised the case of X v Kuoni [2019] UKSC 37 when the Supreme Court sent its reference to the ECJ, and for the full background, that excellent precis can be read here: https://www.farrarsbuilding.co.uk/knowledge-base/frederick-lyon-x-v-kuoni-now-more-a-risk-to-defendants-than-claimants/ By way of brief reminder; i) The case arose following a holidaymaker being raped by an electrician working as […]
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A Wonderful Tribute to the Late HH Patrick Curran QC
Farrar’s Building was saddened by the news that His Honour Patrick Curran QC passed away on 16th March 2021. Patrick started his career as a pupil at Farrar’s Building and following a long and distinguished career at the bar and as a Circuit Judge returned to Chambers as an Arbitrator and Mediator. Please see attached […]
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The man even killers are afraid of – Wales Online reports on the extraordinary career of Patrick Harrington QC
We recently highlighted the success of Patrick Harrington QC in prosecuting and convicting Tomas Carney of murder, in his first trial since a horrific car accident in 2020. Patrick has now given an interview to Wales Online which captures his wonderful life and amazing career. Please click here to read the article.
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MOJ Portal Dropout – Success in limiting Claimant to fixed Portal costs
In a recent success for defendants faced with claims which have been dropped from the MOJ Portal, DAC Beachcroft obtained an order that the Claimant be limited to fixed Portal costs, despite the matter continuing by way of Part 7 proceedings. The court also found that the Claimant had acted unreasonably in dropping the matter […]
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‘Sport: Law & Practice’ – An Essential Title for all Sports Law Practitioners
Farrar’s Building is pleased to announce that the new Sport: Law & Practice is now available to buy. Christopher Quinlan QC co-authored the chapter ‘Disciplinary & other Internal Proceedings’ and reviews such as this from Prof Dr Ian Blackshaw suggest “No self-respecting Sports Lawyer…should be without a copy of this fine book!” To purchase a […]
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Deliberate concealment: Court of Appeal clarifies ss.32(1)(b) and 32(2), Limitation Act 1980
In Canada Square Operations Limited v Potter [2021] EWCA Civ 339, in relation to a claim for mis-sold payment protection insurance (‘PPI’), the Court of Appeal has provided clarity on the interpretation of s.32 of the Limitation Act 1980 (‘LA 1980’). Section 32 operates to disapply the primary limitation period where a fact relevant to […]
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Aidan O’Brien successfully defends a cauda equina syndrome claim, valued at £2.3 million: Jarman v Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust [2021] EWHC 323 (QB)
Aidan successfully represented the Defendant Trust in this complex cauda equina syndrome claim. The Claimant’s case was rejected in respect of breach of duty and causation. Background: 1.On 17 February 2015, the Claimant suffered a right side and central L5-S1 disc prolapse at work. As a consequence, the Claimant developed cauda equina syndrome (‘CES’). The […]
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Justice for Harry Baker as Jury Convicts Seven Defendants of Homicide
Following a trial at Newport Crown Court, lasting almost 10 weeks, seven defendants were all convicted of homicide in a case prosecuted by Paul Lewis QC of Farrar’s Building. A jury unanimously convicted four defendants of murder and the remaining three of manslaughter. Sentences will be passed on 29th. March. The BBC reports on the […]
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