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Jonathan Gidney
Employment
06/05/2022

First EAT consideration of a Covid-19 related dismissal

In what is believed to be the first Appellate consideration of a Coronavirus related dismissal the EAT (HHJ Tayler) upheld the judgment of the Leeds Employment Tribunal (EJ Anderson) that the Claimant’s Coronavirus related absence dismissal was not...
Covid-19 seminars
Employment
05/05/2022

COVID Collection Seminar Series

Topic: “Anti-vaxxers” are they protected under the Equality Act, what are the implications, what are the potential human rights issues and have they made a protected disclosure? Date: 9th December 2022 Time: 0930 – 1030 Location: Zoom...
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General News
04/05/2022

St Philips shortlisted for “Chambers of the Year”

We are delighted to confirm that we have been shortlisted for “Chambers of the Year” at The Lawyer Awards, the only chambers outside of London to make the shortlist. Assessed across five core criteria; legal excellence, chambers...
Chris Millington QC & Ben Williams
Crime
27/04/2022

Murder accused, represented by Chris Millington QC and Ben Williams, found Not Guilty

Chris Millington QC and Ben Williams defended Nabil Akhtar, one of four men accused of participating in a ‘joint enterprise’ stabbing. The Defendant was acquitted after a 3½ month trial at Birmingham Crown Court. The deceased had taken part in...
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Business & Property
19/04/2022

On demand video – 2022 Virtual Insolvency and Restructuring Conference

In March we held the 2022 Virtual Insolvency and Restructuring Conference across five consecutive days. We have now made the webinars available to view on demand alongside providing access to our presenter slides for download. Day 1: Cross-border...
Meredith Rawsthorne
Family
13/04/2022

“Persuasion not pressure” – what can the court do if a local authority refuses an invitation to amend a care plan?

Meredith Rawsthorne writes: The relationship between the courts and local authorities has been described as a partnership through mutual respect in order to achieve an outcome which is in the best interests of the child. (Re S and W (Care...
Miranda Lopez
Family
12/04/2022

Deprivation of Liberty Orders Under The Inherent Jurisdiction

Below, pupil barrister Miranda Lopez discusses if it is correct to use the Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court to sanction the placement of children under the age of sixteen in unregulated placements and/or to deprive such children of their...
St. Philips Chambers
Family
11/04/2022

Personal injury pay-outs: Should they go into the marital pot?

Pupil barrister Jack Best writes: It could be quite sensible to presume that when spouses are dividing their finances after a marital breakdown, any personal injury monies awarded to one (or both) of the parties should not be taken into consideration...
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