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Disability Pride Month and the Importance of Language
July marks Disability Pride Month, a month to celebrate the disabled community whilst also raising awareness of the issues faced by disabled people. Current figures estimate that approximately 23% of the working age population are disabled (see here), yet within the legal profession only around 6% of solicitors report being disabled (see here), and around […]
read moreAn update on handling applicable law issues in cross-jurisdictional cases: The cases of Yordanov v. Vasilev & Ors [2024] and Nicholls v. Mapfre [2024]
This article provides a short synopsis of two key 2024 decisions, Yordanov [2024] and Mapfre [2024], which raised issues surrounding the applicable law to substantive issues, interest, and subrogated claims. The cases highlight the important distinction between procedural rules such as how evidence is managed or quantum is assessed, and the applicable law which determines […]
read moreAppointment to Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Service
Congratulations to James Pretsell, Ryan Ross and Holly Girven who have been appointed to the Sport Resolutions Pro Bono Service, joining Leonard Wigg who has been reappointed for a second year running. Together, they will provide pro bono legal advice and assistance to athletes and individuals of limited financial means, in the areas of: • […]
read moreLegal 500 announces 2024 Awards Shortlist
We are delighted to have been recognised by The Legal 500 in their shortlist for 2024. Congratulations to our members: Geoffrey Williams KC for being shortlisted as Professional Disciplinary Silk of the Year Christopher Quinlan KC for being shortlisted as Sport Silk of the Year Emma Sole for being shortlisted as Employment Junior of the […]
read moreFarrar’s Building welcomes Daniel Holt
As we continue our journey of growth and transition, we are delighted to welcome Daniel Holt to Farrar’s Building. Daniel, who joins us as a Probationary Tenant, has a wealth of experience in Chambers’ core practice areas. He is also developing a broad regulatory and public law practice, consisting of judicial reviews, immigration, education, public […]
read moreChristopher Quinlan KC reappointed as Judicial Panel Chair for World Rugby
Congratulations to Christopher Quinlan KC who will be continuing his 8 years of service with World Rugby in his reappointment as Independent Judicial Panel Chair. When announcing the reappointment, World Rugby commented: ‘In his final term, Quinlan will lead the charge on a wide-ranging review of the sport’s off-field sanction process with a clear mandate […]
read moreThree decisions involving fundamental dishonesty in 2024: Mehmood [2024]; Thakkar [2024]; and Williams-Henry [2024]
This article provides a short synopsis of three decisions so far in 2024 involving fundamental dishonesty. The higher courts have been awash with issues involving fundamental dishonesty in the last two years, including: Denzil v Mohammed and UKI [2023] EWHC 2077 (KB). Cojanu v Essex Partnership University NHS Trust [2022] EWHC 197 (QB). Jenkinson v […]
read moreJohn Meredith-Hardy acts for successful insurer in claim for property damage, following fires at a care home.
Tynefield Care Ltd & six other Claimants v New India Assurance Ltd. John Meredith-Hardy recently acted for the successful insurer in a claim for an indemnity for property damage following fires at a care home. John was instructed by Keoghs LLP who represented the insurer, New India. After a trial lasting five days in the […]
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