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Business & Property
18/12/2023

deBriefed – December 2023

As the seasons change, so too does the landscape of our endeavours. So, we wanted to share some of the highlights we’ve experienced over the last few months, which we hope will be of interest. We wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a...
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Business & Property
14/12/2023

Seminar: Mandatory ADR – Choosing the Right Process for the Right Case, 17 Jan ’24

We are pleased to extend an invitation to join us at our next breakfast seminar “Mandatory ADR – choosing the right process for the right case.” In light of the recent Court of Appeal decision in Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil CBC, for the...
Michelle Caney
Business & Property
29/11/2023

Michelle Caney’s Landmark Victory in Supreme Court Appeal Sets Precedent for Future Cases 

The Newcomer Injunction: A New Type of Injunction In a groundbreaking decision handed down on 29 November 2023, the Supreme Court has ruled that the court has jurisdiction to grant a wholly new type of injunction: Wolverhampton City Council and...
John Randall KC & Robert Mundy
Business & Property
02/11/2023

John Randall KC & Rob Mundy Secure Court of Appeal Success in Dispute Over Company Shares

Judgment was today handed down in Gill v Thind [2023] EWCA Civ 1276, an appeal challenging a trial judge’s finding that the appellant held shares in a care-home company on oral trust for his grandchildren. Lord Justice Peter Jackson,  Lady Justice...
Andrew Charman
Business & Property
01/11/2023

Appointment of Andrew Charman as Circuit Judge

St Philips is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Charman as a Circuit Judge. This prestigious recognition reflects his exceptional legal acumen, dedication, and commitment to justice. Andrew has been an invaluable member of chambers,...
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Business & Property
01/11/2023

ADR: Sparking Resolution, Not Fireworks – A Legal Talk for a Peaceful Bonfire Night

Please join our Business & Property Juniors for an overview of ADR, including what to expect at a dispute resolution hearing, tips on preparing for mediation, and the different ways to settle your case.  Taking place on Wednesday 15th...
Michelle Caney & Eloise Marriott
Business & Property
27/10/2023

Michelle Caney and Eloise Marriott Successful in Landmark Court of Appeal Case

Michelle Caney, leading Eloise Marriott, appeared on behalf of the successful Respondent in Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council v Mailley [2023] EWCA Civ 1246. The key issue on the appeal was whether the Appellant was unlawfully discriminated against...
Christopher Buckingham
Business & Property
24/10/2023

Fessing Up: A Note on Pre-Action Admissions

This brief article considers the law on admissions made before the commencement of proceedings in the context of the recent revision of Part 14 of the CPR. The law concerning the status of pre-action admissions has, one suspects, been a matter of...
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