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Probate Guide – Challenging the formal validity of Wills

Published: 07/06/2016 | News

Challenging the formal validity of Wills The validity of a Will can be challenged on any of the following grounds: A failure to adhere to proper formalities Lack of testamentary capacity Lack of knowledge / approval Undue influence Fraud Forgery This guide shall limit its consideration to the first of these grounds, relating to the […]

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Christopher Quinlan QC to lead a review of the BHA Disciplinary Panel following Jim Best appeal

Published: 03/06/2016 | News

Christopher Quinlan QC has been appointed to lead a review of the structure, composition and operation of the British Horse Racing (BHA) Disciplinary Panel, Appeal Board and Licensing Committee. The decision comes in the wake of the decision in the Jim Best appeal. The BHA announced today that it will be taking the measures in […]

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Aidan O’Brien chairs Rugby Football Union Competition Appeal Panel

Published: 01/06/2016 | News

Aidan O’Brien recently chaired a competition appeal panel relating to breaches of Rugby Football Union Regulations 13.6.12(c) (providing false or misleading information on a Match Result Sheet) and 14.2.2 (selecting players without Effective Registration). Aidan was appointed as a Judicial Panel Member for the Rugby Football Union in 2014. His role involves adjudicating on disciplinary […]

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Emma Sole is successful in Employment Costs Application

Published: 04/05/2016 | News

At a recent Preliminary Hearing in an Employment Claim, Emma Sole succeeded in a costs application against a Claimant. The Claimant, who had been represented throughout, presented a claim for an unfair dismissal on the basis that the requisite two year service was satisfied by his having been employed by two “associated employers” and a […]

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Huw Davies successful in Manual Handling Claim

Published: 28/04/2016 | News

Huw Davies was recently in a manual handling claim. He defended the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service in the case of Keen v Oxfordshire County Council. The claim brought by a trainee fire officer in relation to injuries sustained whilst undergoing training in the use of fire hoses and ladders. In a common sense judgment […]

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Geoffrey Williams QC succeeds for the SRA at the Solicitor’s Disciplinary Tribunal

Published: 27/04/2016 | News

In a recent case at the Solicitor’s Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) allegations were made against Mr John Malins a former partner of a substantial London firm. He was represented by Leading Counsel. Geoffrey Williams QC represented Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA). Mr Malins had created a Notice of Funding & a covering letter in civil proceedings about […]

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Bonike Erinle appointed as Chair of Rugby Football Union disciplinary hearings

Published: 26/04/2016 | News

Bonike was appointed as an Rugby Football Union (RFU) Judicial Panel Member in June 2014 and went on to deal with her first case as Chair in January 2016. She continues her judicial activity on the international playing field, having been drafted in, for the second year running, as a Panel Member for the Rugby […]

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Georgina Crawford appointed legal chair of appeals ahead of Olympics

Published: 31/03/2016 | News

Georgina Crawford will determine appeals arising out of selection and anti doping decisions made by the British Equestrian Federation. She is delighted to take up this position which will include applying a new expedited appeal procedure drafted ahead of Rio, to enable appeals to be heard as quickly as possible. Appeals are expected to arise […]

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