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Julie Duane
Employment
17/11/2023

Claimant awarded damages in excess of £25k

In October 2023 Julie Duane represented the Claimant during a multi-day final hearing. On the first day of the hearing the Claimant’s application to strike out the response was successful due to the Respondent’s repeated non-compliance with...
Rebecca Wade KC & William Douglas-Jones
Crime
16/11/2023

Client acquitted of murder in re-trial

Rebecca Wade KC led William Douglas-Jones in a murder re-trial in the Crown Court at Wolverhampton concerning a drive-by shooting in Dudley. Their client was acquitted unanimously of murder and convicted of manslaughter in the alternative. Rebbeca...
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,...
Fireworks
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...
Elizabeth Hodgetts
Employment
24/10/2023

Elizabeth Hodgetts successfully co-appeals in Employment Appeal Tribunal

Chief Constable of Derbyshire Constabulary, Chief Constable of West Midlands Constabulary, & Secretary of State for Home Department v Clark & Bell; EAT Judgment (Eady J, President) handed down 23 October 2023  Chief Constable of...
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