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Tamsin Sandiford
Employment
05/03/2024

Tamsin Sandiford acted for the Claimant in EAT case which will impact future whistleblowing detriment cases

Tamsin Sandiford acted for the Claimant in the EAT case of Wicked Vision v Rice Judgment has been handed down by the EAT in Wicked Vision v Rice, in which Tamsin Sandiford provided written submissions on behalf of the Claimant.  The Claimant...
Ali Tabari
Business & Property
22/02/2024

Ali Tabari successfully represented the respondent to a summary judgment application

In Tornado Wire Ltd v John Good Logistics Ltd [2024] EWHC 212 (KB), HHJ Worster sitting in Birmingham refused an application by the defendant, JGL, for summary judgment in a breach of contract and negligence claim brought by TWL. The judgment raises...
Anthony Verduyn
Business & Property
22/02/2024

The Undecided Boundary

As land lawyers know, but neighbours often do not, the title plan for a registered title at HM Land Registry is (unless it states to the contrary) “general” (Section 60(1)(2) Land Registration Act 2002).  A general boundary is inexact and...
St. Philips Chambers
Business & Property
21/02/2024

Business & Property Juniors Mock Trial, 6 March ’24

EVENT FULL— Please join us at our upcoming Mock Trial Event, an engaging and informative showcase featuring our Business & Property junior barristers. This event is designed to provide valuable insights into the art of advocacy while...
Catherine Ravenscroft
Regulatory
19/02/2024

Catherine Ravenscroft successfully represented Amber Valley Borough Council in a licensing appeal 

Catherine Ravenscroft successfully represented Amber Valley Borough Council in an appeal brought by a licensed premises against the revocation of its licence.  The revocation followed a s51 application for review of “The Crib” bar in Ripley town...
Barristers Zaheer Afzal and Ryan Hodgins
Crime
06/02/2024

Not guilty verdicts secured for a client accused of modern slavery & theft offences

Zaheer Afzal and Ryan Hodgins have secured not guilty verdicts for a client accused of modern slavery and theft offences. Subsequent to the defence team’s discovery that the prosecution had failed to disclose a crucial document, the prosecution...
Ben Mills
Regulatory
05/02/2024

Ben Mills prosecutes headteacher who ran an illegal streaming enterprise

On behalf of Birmingham City Council, Ben Mills has secured the successful prosecution of a headteacher in a complex and sensitive matter involving the operation of a £450,000 illegal streaming enterprise from their home. Paul Merrell admitted two...
Lucinda Wilmott-Lascelles
Crime
05/02/2024

Lucinda Wilmott-Lascelles joins our Criminal & Regulatory Groups

A fantastic start to the week for Chambers with confirmation that Lucinda Wilmott-Lascelles has accepted tenancy and joined our Criminal and Regulatory Groups with immediate effect. Lucinda, who is ranked as a Leading Junior for Crime (General and...
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