News & Events
News & Events
Outer Temple Chambers’ Naomi Cunningham’s article ‘The Equal Treatment Bench Book: pronouns and principle’, published in ELA Briefing. ELA Briefing is the monthly magazine published by the Employment Lawyers Association, bringing together articles, updates and cases across employment law. Naomi has also been published in the magazine in the past. The Equal Treatment Bench Book, first produced by the Judicial College in the early years of this century, has the commendable aim of assisting judges ensure that they manage hearings in a manner that is sensitive to the diversity of parties and witnesses. In this article, Naomi first outlines the changes between 2003 and 2026 and then draws some conclusions for practitioners in this area. Read the full article here.…
External Publications 3 Jun, 2026
Helen Pugh has been published in the April 2026 edition of Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law on “Not your key, not your coin”: the private key and ownership. Ownership, possession and control of an asset have long been intertwined in the public’s consciousness. Albeit implicitly recognising that a possessory title can be displaced by a superior legal title, the old adage “possession is nine-tenths of the law” remains a popular refrain carrying more than a grain of truth. Following a series of high-profile collapses of crypto custodians in “the crypto winter”, a digital equivalent has emerged: “not your key, not your coin”. In this article, Helen considers the private key and its role in legal analysis of…
External Publications, News 20 Apr, 2026
Professional Associate at Outer Temple Chambers, Oliver Agha has been published in IFN’s April 2026 edition (Volume 23, Issue 15). His article is titled ‘The crisis Islamic finance was built to solve – and cannot’. Islamic Finance News (IFN) is a subscription-based publication journal, published weekly, which provides exclusive and comprehensive coverage of the global Islamic financial markets through in-house analysis and expert external contributions. Oliver Agha is a frequent contributor to the publication. The modern financial order is a monument to excess. Global debt now approaches US$350 trillion, built not on production or genuine value creation but on the compounding of obligation – debt layered on debt, governments borrowing to fund consumption, the costs deferred to those least able to bear…
External Publications, News 16 Apr, 2026
Naomi Cunningham and Charlotte Elves have been published in Counsel Magazine in article titled ‘Sharing The Advocacy’. In this article, Naomi and Charlotte suggest that giving junior counsel a speaking role should be seen not only as a development opportunity but as something that can genuinely benefit the client. Drawing on their personal experience working together in lengthy employment tribunal hearings, they suggest that sharing advocacy can improve focus, reduce fatigue, and strengthen the overall quality of representation. The article explains that advocacy is often already shared behind the scenes, with juniors helping to draft submissions and prepare cross-examination even when they do not speak in court. Naomi and Charlotte describe how role-playing a witness examination in advance helped refine…
External Publications, News 13 Apr, 2026
We are excited to announce the launch of the very first practitioner’s textbook dedicated to the UK’s post-Brexit sanctions framework: UK Sanctions Law and Practice, co-authored by Sophie O’Sullivan. Published by Oxford University Press, with the Foreword from Lady Rose of Colmworth DBE, Justice of the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom, this guide was edited and co-authored by three of the industry’s leading experts; Sophie O’Sullivan of our Business Crime, Regulation & Sanctions team, Amanda Pinto KC, and Alexandre Haines. Alongside contributing industry experts, they have created “an invaluable resource for current and future practitioners in this fast-moving area” (Lady Rose). Sophie co-authored four chapters of the book, including key chapters on Financial Sanctions and Designations and Challenges. Joining Sophie on the list of contributors…
External Publications 3 Mar, 2026
Head of Outer Temple Chambers’ Sports Law Group, Louis Weston has been published in Barrister Magazine, providing a legal analysis of transgender athletes’ participation in sport and the implications of the Equality Act 2010. In his article, Louis analyses the complex legal and moral considerations of transgender athlete participation in sport, particularly in competitive environments. Louis’ legal analysis focuses on section 95 of the Equality Act 2010, which provides exemptions allowing organisers of gender-affected sports to restrict participation where necessary to ensure fair competition or competitor safety. Last year, in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers [2025] UKSC 16, the Supreme Court clarified that, in this legal context, “sex” refers to biological sex, meaning organisers of certain sports may…
External Publications, News 26 Feb, 2026
James Counsell KC, General Editor of latest version of Halsbury’s Laws: Medical Professions (Vol 74 and 74A), published in LexisNexis. Covering every proposition of the law of England and Wales, however niche, this article, Halsbury’s Laws provides all your legal answers in a single source. The article is divided onto various sections as below: Introduction General Duties, Liabilities and Regulation The Medical Profession and Medical Practice Dental Professions Nurses, Midwives and Nursing Associates Opticians and Related Professions Osteopaths Chiropractors Pharmaceutical Professions and Pharmacies Other Regulated Health Care Professions Removal, Storage and Use of Human Tissue and Organs Human Fertilisation and Embryology Medical Professions (Volume 74 (2025), paras 1-542; Volume 74A (2025), paras 543-1042) To read the full artcile, click here.…
External Publications, News 16 Feb, 2026
The fourth and latest edition of ‘Lissack and Horlick on International Bribery and Corruption’ has been published, co-authored by Outer Temple’s Fiona Horlick KC and Fountain Court’s Richard Lissack KC. 15 members of Outer Temple have also contributed to various chapters in this publication. This edition, published by LexisNexis Butterworths, offers a full overview of the legislation set in both a national and international context, with a full explanation of the scope of the Act and Ministry of Justice guidance together with detailed insight into anti-corruption measures and sentencing. This comprehensive resource is an essential tool for legal professionals and experts navigating the complexities of international bribery law. While both authoritative and accessible, it offers a clear emphasis on all…
External Publications, News 27 Jan, 2026
Harry Lambert has co-authored an article alongside Dr Michelle Sharpe in the New Law Journal’s latest feature, titled ‘Neurotechnology & The Law: Contract Law’. Consumer neurotech devices that read and respond to brain and nerve activity are commercially available. A brain–computer interface (BCI) can be used to make purchases, confirm in-app transactions, and interact with online marketplaces. This has the potential to radically reshape how contracts are formed and enforced in the digital marketplace. In this article, Harry and Dr Michelle set out how neurotech presents new ways to evidence contractual consent, and new ways to erode it. The article highlights the following: How neurotechnology may inform consent; How neurotechnology may subvert consent Regulatory frameworks & industry standards ‘Neurotechnology & The…
External Publications, News 22 Jan, 2026
The Lawyer has revealed its ‘Top 10 Appeals of 2026’ and we are thrilled to share that Charlotte Elves has been mentioned for her involvement in one of this year’s biggest cases, Município De Mariana v BHP Group (UK) Limited & Ors. There are plenty of lawsuits heading to the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court and the High Court, and The Lawyer has unveiled its top appeals and cases to look out for this year. Outer Temple’s Charlotte Elves has been featured in The Lawyer’s Top 10 Appeals of 2026 for her involvement in Município De Mariana v BHP Group (UK) Limited & Ors. The case, commenced by 620,000 claimants after an environmental disaster in Brazil, has been one of the most closely watched disputes in the…
External Publications, News 21 Jan, 2026
Head of the Sports Group at OTC, Louis Weston, has recently collaborated with United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the International Partnership Against Corruption In Sport (IPACS) and leading experts to write this guide on the prosecution of bribery in sport. The core aim of this guide is to assist criminal and regulatory prosecutors in structuring and prosecuting bribery-in-sport cases as well as to foster cooperation between law enforcement agencies, criminal justice authorities and sports organisations. Bribery is a significant and diverse threat to sport, ranging from bribery related to sports governance and the duties of public officials to bribery related to the manipulation of sports competitions involving players and referees. Past cases, including those involving international sports organizations and…
External Publications, News 16 Dec, 2025
Professional Associate at Outer Temple Chambers, Oliver Agha has been published in IFN’s December edition (Volume 22, Issue 50). His article is titled ‘Methodological inversion: How Islamic finance lost its compass’. Islamic Finance News is a subscription-based publication journal, published weekly, which provides exclusive and comprehensive coverage of the global Islamic financial markets through in-house analysis and expert external contributions. Oliver Agha is a frequent contributor to the publication. Islamic finance promises something profound: a financial system in which capital serves society, justice anchors profit and law reflects the moral architecture of the Quranic injunctions. The goal is building an economy rooted in risk-sharing, equitable distribution and real economic activity. However, that promise remains largely unfulfilled for several reasons. One reason is…
External Publications, News 3 Dec, 2025
