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The end and the beginning of a new era…
The end of an era… On 31st of March 2014 Gerard Elias QC retired from practice at the Bar after a long and distinguished career. Gerard was called to the Bar (I) in 1968. His pupillage at Farrar’s was memorable, for his co-pupil was Elizabeth Kenyon: as Gerard puts it “But for a pupillage with […]
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Joshua Hedgman successful multi track property trial
Joshua Hedgman was recently successful in multi track property trial which raised issues as to the construction of a covenant for the benefit of an easement. Claimant landowner who was suing for a contribution for works to a driveway over which the Defendants’ enjoyed a right of way. By covenant in deed, the Defendants’ were liable […]
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Farrar’s Building ranked as a ‘leading set’ in the 2014 directories
Farrar’s Building is delighted to announce that it continues to be ranked as a leading set and with a number of its silks and juniors also listed as leading individuals. Chambers UK Known for its bench strength, this set has over 30 members working in the personal injury team, and offers an impressive breadth of […]
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Howard Cohen obtains multiple awards of damages against 16 fraud claimants
Howard Cohen was recently successful in obtaining awards of exemplary damages against 16 fraudulent Claimant car drivers and passengers involved in a “slam-on” fraud ring, following 9 separate collisions. In Tasneem & Ors v (1) Morley & Ors (2) Direct Line Group, tried at Central London County Court on 30th September 2013 before Her Honour […]
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Construction trial raises issues as to scope of an agent’s authority
Joshua Hedgman was recently instructed in a construction trial which raised issues as to the authority of a managing agent in ordering extra works. Joshua was acting for a groundworks contractor that was engaged over 2010 and 2011 to carry out the substructure works of a redevelopment in East London. The Defendant occupier had argued […]
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The Wales & Chester Circuit Elections
Paul Lewis QC has been elected as the Leader of the Wales and Chester Circuit. He will take up office on 1st January 2014. Michael Mather-Lees QC has been elected as the Treasurer of the Wales and Chester Circuit. He will take up office on 1st January 2014.
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Successful defence of school finance officer charged with conspiracy to defraud
Paul Lewis QC recently led the successful defence of a school finance officer charged with conspiracy to defraud Brent Council of large sums of public money. The defendant, a qualified accountant, had been the subject of a lengthy enquiry by both Brent Council and the Metropolitan Police. His trial was due to last up to […]
read moreChambers welcome Aidan O’Brien and Robert Golin as tenants
Chambers welcome Aidan O’Brien and Robert Golin as tenants. Chambers is very pleased to announce that both Aidan and Robert have accepted tenancy invitations, to commence on the successful completion of their pupillages in October 2013. Aidan and Robert will practise over the broad spectrum of Chambers’ work, particularly personal injury, employment, commercial and insurance […]
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