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 moreCongratulations 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 moreThis 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 moreTynefield 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 […]
read moreOne of the most important things you can do to help protect your mental health is regular movement. Moving more can increase your energy, reduce stress and anxiety and boost your self-esteem. Here at Farrar’s Building, we take our mental health very seriously. As well as encouraging frequent movement, whether that be early morning walks […]
read moreRichard Ive recently represented an NHS Mental Health Trust at a five-day inquest. The inquest centred on the death of SM. SM died in 2020 at a hospital in London. He had been admitted following self-inflicted knife wounds. These were precipitated by recreational cannabis use. The previous day, SM had been detained under Section 136 […]
read moreDate: 30 April 2024 @ 16:00 Duration: 1 hour Presenter: Huw Davies In this episode from our popular webinar series, Huw Davies focusses on contribution and indemnity in personal injury claims. He reviews the principles involved in seeking contribution/indemnity from third parties, to include tactics and recent caselaw. For a recording of the webinar, please click here.
read moreC. v. Southampton Hospital In 2015 Mrs. C was aged 39 and the mother of two young children. She had suffered from problems with her hips since childhood, and had later developed back pain. These conditions had forced to retire from nursing some years earlier and limited her mobility: she used crutches inside the house […]
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