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Molly Giles
Family
22/04/2020

When is it unfair to conduct a hearing remotely? A look at Re P (A Child: Remote Hearing) [2020] EWFC 32

by Molly Giles, Barrister. In the current climate the court and all parties are having to grapple with the thorny issue of the appropriateness for a family law hearing to proceed remotely; particularly concerning contested issues. Experience...

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Business & Property
22/04/2020

What property remedies are available during the Covid-19 lockdown?

by John Aldis, Barrister This article should be read in conjunction with an article on “urgency” in the Business & Property Courts in Birmingham prepared by James Morgan QC and me found here, How Urgent is Urgent? Prioritising of Work in the...

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Employment
21/04/2020

COVID-19 Case study: Managing the Employment Law Risks

COVID-19 Case Study: Managing the Employment Law Risks Join us for a free webinar in which our employment specialists will be discussing employment law issues with a Coronavirus Case Study. Speakers: Sarah George is a specialist employment law...

St Philips Chambers reception
Business & Property
20/04/2020

Latest Guidance on Search and Seizure Order Applications pursuant to Section 365 of the Insolvency Act 1986

by Raghav Trivedi, Pupil Barrister The High Court’s recent judgment in Lasytsya v Koumettou [2020] EWHC 660 (Ch) has produced crucial guidance in relation to (i) the factors to take into account when considering whether to grant a search and...

St Philips Chambers reception
Family
17/04/2020

Remote Paperless Working Guides

St Philips Family Law Practice Group have put together a series of short videos to assist you with remote paperless working, please follow the links below: A guide to Dropbox by Bethany Armitage How to get the most out of zoom by Bethany Armitage...

Back of Barristers
Business & Property
17/04/2020

UPDATED 24.04.20: How urgent is urgent – Prioritising of work in the Business and Property Courts in Birmingham

Introduction We are living and practising in a time without precedent. The need for social distancing and the self-isolation of judges and staff mean that the court is prioritising “urgent” applications and trials. There is no overarching...

Covid managing employment law risks seminar flyer
Employment
17/04/2020

COVID-19 Case study: Managing the Employment Law Risks

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St Philips Chambers reception
Business & Property
16/04/2020

VIDEO: Did You Know St Philips has a Team of Experienced Mediators and a Cost-Effective “Fixed Fee” Virtual Mediation Service?

Some of you may have already mediated on matters by phone or video and so will be familiar with the process.  However, given that access to the courts is limited, litigating parties may decide to make an extra effort to resolve disputes though...