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Geoffrey Williams KC defeats two allegations of dishonesty at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal
Geoff Williams KC was instructed by Nick Trevette of Murdochs Law Solicitors to defend a Solicitor (“G”) in contested proceedings at the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. G had been admitted a Solicitor in 1991 and had never previously been made the subject of disciplinary proceedings. By the time of the hearing he was a sole […]
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Celebrating Neurodiversity at the Bar
This week, we celebrate neurodiversity with Barrister Michael Dougherty of Farrar’s Building. Michael has collaborated with Neurodiversity in Law to bravely share his experiences of life at the bar, with autism. Please join us in proudly supporting Michael and neurodiversity at the Bar, by reading about his journey, the barriers he faced and the actions […]
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Rosalind Young is back in Chambers!
We are delighted to welcome Rosalind Young back to Chambers, following a period of maternity leave. Ros continues to accept instructions from both claimants and defendants in her areas of specialism, to include personal injury and clinical negligence. Please contact our Clerks with your enquiries.
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Anonymity Orders: up-date on the appeal in PMC v A Local Health Board [2024] EWHC 2969 (KB)
The appeal in PMC v A Local Health Board was heard on 25 February 2025 but was adjourned to early summer pending the outcome of the appeal and the judgment of the Supreme Court in Abbasi v Newcastle upon Tyne NHS Trust [2023] EWCA Civ 331. For a detailed discussion of PMC, see Katriona King’s […]
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An employee’s right to express religious beliefs on social media: Kristie Higgs v Farmor’s School and Ors
Introduction On 12th February 2025, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in Kristie Higgs v Farmor’s School and Ors [2025] EWCA Civ 109 which concerned an employee’s right to express potentially controversial beliefs on a private social media account. The case explored the extent to which ‘reputational risk’ to an employer can justify disciplinary […]
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Anonymity Orders: a review of PMC v A Local Health Board [2024] EWHC 2969 (KB)
In PMC v A Local Health Board, the High Court undertook a detailed review of the key principles involved in applications for anonymity orders, and has provided useful guidance on preparing draft anonymity orders. This decision is subject to appeal but the underlying principle was considered and approved by the Court of Appeal in Tickle […]
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Farrar’s Building welcomes Kimberley Clifton
As we continue our journey of growth and transition, we are delighted to welcome Kimberley Clifton to Farrar’s Building. Kimberley joins us following a successful career at the employed bar. She has a wealth of experience in Chambers’ core practice areas, particularly personal injury, credit hire and consumer rights disputes. She has represented clients in […]
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Tindall and Another v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police [2024] UKSC 33: Public authority liability and ‘making matters worse’
Introduction On 23rd October 2024, the Supreme Court handed down judgment in Tindall and Another v Chief Constable of Thames Valley Police [2024] UKSC 33 which concerned the scope of duty owed by public authorities, in this instance the Police, in the course of undertaking their operational duties. The case explored the distinction between failing […]
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