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Retirement of Patrick Harrington QC
Farrar’s Building announces that, with effect from 1st. April 2022, Patrick Harrington Q.C. has retired from practice at the Bar. Patrick was called to the Bar in 1973 and took silk in 1993. He sat for many years as a Recorder, and served with distinction as Leader of the Wales and Chester Circuit from 2000 […]
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She did it!!!
A huge congratulations to our Emma Curran who has fulfilled her challenge of running 100 miles for Mind charity, in March. Emma has covered 102 miles of road in the past 31 days and raised in excess of £600! Emma says: “It has been a beautiful and uplifting experience which has pushed me to move […]
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Paul Lewis QC successfully defends client in “The Gucci Bag Murder” trial
Following a trial lasting some 10 weeks, Paul Lewis Q.C. has secured the acquittal on all counts of a defendant in a trial that became known as “The Gucci Bag Murder.” The defendant was charged jointly with four others in a “cut-throat” defence. He faced counts of murder, manslaughter and robbery. Paul’s client was the […]
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Insurance law: An update from the Court of Appeal – Spire Healthcare Ltd v Royal and Sun Alliance Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 17
Earlier this year, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in the case of Spire Healthcare Ltd v Royal and Sun Alliance Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 17. The High Court’s decision – which had been not to aggregate two sets of medical negligence claims – was overturned. The case concerned the correct approach to interpreting […]
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100 Miles for Mind Charity in March – Half way through
Our Fees Clerk Emma Curran is now almost half way through the month, having run 75Km/46.6 miles. We are very proud to confirm she is on target to complete the full 100 miles before the end of March. This weekend, Emma decided to shake up her usual route and travelled to her home town for […]
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Klifa v Slater [2022] EWHC 427 (QB)
Summary In respect of a personal injury claim, England and Wales domiciled Defendants made an application requesting that the Court refuse jurisdiction and stay the claim on grounds of forum non conveniens. The application was refused. Facts The index accident occurred in France, prior to Brexit, on 28 January 2018. The First Defendant, insured by […]
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Successful defence of company director prompts change in prosecution policy
Matthew Kerruish-Jones was instructed to defend WYDL, a residential development company, and its director, for numerous alleged breaches of section 34 of the Environmental Protection Act 1990 at Aylesbury Crown Court. The defendant company carried out renovation and refurbishment works on residential properties for its clients. It engaged the services of subcontractors and independent contractors […]
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Farrar’s Building is proud to be partnering with Support Inform to ensure Chambers is accessible to its clients
Farrar’s Building are delighted to be partnering with Support Inform to provide training to all members and staff on accessibility to clients who lack capacity, or who have disabilities. Capacity can be affected by a wide range of things, such as deafness, mental health, learning disabilities, sight, autism, or dementia. Through this partnership, our members […]
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