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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 […]
read moreInsurance 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 […]
read more100 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 […]
read moreKlifa 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 […]
read moreSuccessful 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 […]
read moreFarrar’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 […]
read more22 Miles in: Emma Curran supports 100 Miles for Mind
Congratulations Emma on running 22 miles this past week in rain, wind and rather muddy conditions! At the weekend, Emma ran in the beautiful town of Rye and later near Bodium Castle in Kent, where she was joined by about 50 sheep. She really enjoyed the change of scenery which was a lovely alternative to […]
read moreWEBINAR: A New Era of Age Discrimination since Covid 19?
Date: 1 March 2022 @ 16:30 Duration: 40 minutes Presenter: Leslie Millin Covid 19 has forced society to work in different ways and many businesses have suffered severe financial pressure. Reports have confirmed that younger and older workers have been the most affected by the pandemic and age discrimination claims in the Employment Tribunal […]
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