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General News

Andrew Smith QC appointed as Head of Chambers

St Philips Chambers is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Smith QC as Head of Chambers. Andrew is a heavyweight criminal silk, who is frequently instructed in cases of gravity and complexity that attract national media coverage....

Regulatory

Taxi ride ‘contributed to Norma Francis norovirus death’ – Andrew Evans

On 23rd November 2017, Andrew Evans, instructed by Clare Comiskey of Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, represented the family of Norma Francis in an inquest at Stafford Coroner’s Court. In April 2016, Mrs Francis, aged 78, had travelled to the Loch Achray...

General News

Jennifer Josephs and Jonathan Nosworthy shortlisted for Regional Junior of the Year

Both Jennifer Josephs and Jonathan Nosworthy have been shortlisted by The Legal 500 for Regional Junior of the Year at The Legal 500 UK 2018 awards. The awards are based on the research for the 2017 edition of Legal 500 Bar guide, so we would like to...

Employment

Tribunal Fee Refunds by Bruce Frew

On 26 July 2017, the Supreme Court declared that fees in the Employment Tribunal and the Employment Appeal Tribunal were unlawful.  There followed an intention to put in place systems to reimburse parties who had had to pay a fee.  The MoJ and...

Employment

The Leeds Employment Open Day: 23rd November

Employment

Does the EAT give Uber a 5-star rating? – Theodora Hand

Uber began its life as a smartphone app in 2010 in America. It is a competitively priced taxi app which is used by millions, but Uber drivers have joined the increasing number of those working in the ‘gig economy’ who want to clarify their...

Business & Property

Agriculture Seminar Success

On the 7th November, our specialist Agricultural Team – which encompasses barristers from across our Wills, Trust and Probate, Property, Commercial and Family teams – held the inaugural annual 1 day Agriculture Conference in Leeds Park Square....

Employment

Fundamental Dishonesty Pleas by Petar Starcevic

Dishonest claims have attracted a lot of attention and sanctions in recent years. There has always been the right to bring contempt proceedings against dishonest claimants, but the procedure for an application for committal for contempt of court must...