News: News

Olinga Tahzib appears in virtual public hearing to examine child protection in religious organisations and settings

11th Aug 2020

Olinga Tahzib appears this week in the second stage of the substantive hearing in the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’s investigation into Religious Organisations and Settings.

Elaine Palser wins Women in Law Award

4th Aug 2020

Elaine Palser has received a Lawyer Monthly Women in Law Award 2020 in recognition of her outstanding legal expertise and contribution in Commercial and Chancery Law.

Court of Appeal upholds that tragic Egypt holiday RTA case can be brought home

29th Jul 2020

Judgment was today handed down by the Court of Appeal in Brownlie v FS Cairo (Brownlie No 2). After years of legal wrangle, it upheld that the case of this tragic road accident whilst on holiday in Egypt can be heard in the Courts of England and Wales.

Univar v Smith; first contested pensions rectification trial in over eight years

27th Jul 2020

Judgment was recently handed down by the High Court in Univar v Smith & Ors. Michael Uberoi looks at what lessons can be learned for future pensions cases. Read his detailed case note here.

Double Success in GMC Appeal for James Counsell QC

24th Jul 2020

In a judgment handed down by Warby J on 22 July, James Counsell QC was successful in an appeal and in a judicial review against the GMC in disciplinary proceedings brought against a cosmetic surgeon, Dr Ashish Dutta, arising out of allegations which went back to 2009.

John McKendrick QC and Alex Haines appointed to prestigious multilateral development bank roles

23rd Jul 2020

The Caribbean Development Bank (“CDB”) has appointed John McKendrick QC to the role of Sanctions Appeals Officer and Alex Haines to the role of Sanctions Officer.