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Ben Mills
Crime
01/05/2026

Ben Mills defends in five-year perverting the course of justice investigation

This week, a five-year investigation and prosecution of a Health and Safety Manager and two directors accused of perverting the course of justice came to an end when Ben Mills argued for the charge to be dismissed. The case involved an allegation...
Harman Kooner
Regulatory
30/04/2026

Enforcing (and Defending) the Renters’ Rights Act: Penalties, Powers, and Practical Advice [part 1]

INTRODUCTION The main provisions of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (‘the Act’) come into force on 1 May 2026. Readers will be familiar with the fundamental changes due to transform the current renting landscape – indeed, the abolition of...
Shaniqua McKenzie
Employment
28/04/2026

Continuing Acts and the Just and Equitable Test A Practical Analysis

Pupil barrister, Shaniqua McKenzie represented an Appellant in the Employment Appeal Tribunal within just three weeks of being on her feet, securing a successful outcome on appeal. The appeal concerned whether an act of alleged discrimination...
Family
27/04/2026

Pathfinder Courts Rebranded: The Rise of “Child-Focused Courts”

The rebranding of Pathfinder Courts to “Child-Focused Courts” marks a significant shift in how private law Children Act proceedings are managed across England and Wales. In this article, Emma Williamson and Katie Stephens examine how the model...
Pro Bono Recognition List 2026
General News
21/04/2026

Eight Members Recognised in 2026 Pro Bono List of England & Wales

The 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales has just been published, and we are proud to see eight of our members recognised. Richard Atkins KCEdmund BeeverElizabeth HodgettsAli TabariChristopher BuckinghamFrancis MortinFelix LevayKatie...
Amanprit Kaur
Business & Property
21/04/2026

A practical example of the limits of beneficial interest claims in informal family arrangements

In this edition of the Lay of the Land, Amanprit Kaur provides a useful illustration of parties seeking to establish an equitable interest in a property. Unlike most articles on this topic which tend to divulge hotly disputed marital breakdowns, this...
Sarah Buxton & Beth Armitage
Family
20/04/2026

Summary – A County Council v PS & Anor [2026] EWFC 68 (B) (16 March 2026)

Sarah Buxton and Beth Armitage recently appeared in the case of A County Council v PS & Anor [2026] EWFC 68, a care case listed for a final hearing over four days involving the application by the Local Authority (represented by Ms Buxton) to...
Business & Property
16/04/2026

Webinar – “The Renters’ Rights Act 2025: Are You Ready?”, 6 May

This spring brings significant change to landlord and tenant law. Join Alexander Bradford, Charles Towl and pupil barrister Abbi Robinson for a practical look at the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 and what it means in real terms. What to Expect: The...
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