News & Events
News & Events
We are delighted to announce that Robert Rhodes QC has been appointed to the Panel of Mediators of the International Commercial Mediation Center for the Belt and Road Initiative. The International Commercial Mediation Center for the Belt and Road Initiative is a world-leading dispute resolution service, well suited to disputes that arise in relation to the Belt and Road development strategy, to promote economic co-operation along proposed Belt and Road routes. The Belt and Road initiative aims to build connectivity and cooperation between China, the land-based Silk Road Economic Belt, and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road. The “Belt” refers to economic and overland transport links connecting China to Central Asia and Europe via six economic corridors, while the “Road” indicates…
News 20 Oct, 2020
John McKendrick QC appears in the case of Re AB, to determine whether or not to accede to a mother’s application for the English courts to recognise a foreign protective measure in respect of her incapacitated daughter. In Re AB [2020] EWCOP 47 the Senior Judge of the Court of Protection, HHJ Hilder was required to apply Schedule 3 of the Mental Capacity Act 2005 (“MCA”) to determine whether or not to accede to a mother’s application for the English courts to recognise a foreign protective measure (a guardianship order made by the New York courts) in respect of her incapacitated daughter. The judge surveyed the case law and statutory provisions and concluded that recognition of the guardianship order would…
News 20 Oct, 2020
Chambers Student have released their annual true picture review of Chambers, describing Outer Temple as “the real OG of healthcare and commercial work in London with a growing international reach.” Ahead of the next round of Pupillage Gateway, Chambers Student have interviewed our most recent pupils and members of Chambers to get a sense of what a pupillage at Outer Temple looks like. The editorial provides an overview on: pupillage structure practice areas and recent work the pupillage application process culture in chambers The full editorial can be read here. Find out more If you are interested in applying for pupillage at Outer Temple and would like to find out more, we will be visiting the following law fairs: Bar…
News 16 Oct, 2020
We are delighted to be nominated Client Service Set of the Year whilst Rachel Vickers has been nominated Clinical Negligence Junior of The Year at the Chambers Bar Awards 2020. Despite the difficulties of lockdown, Chambers & Partners have been busy completing the research process to decide the rankings for their 2020 edition. As part of this process they identify those worthy of their Chambers Bar Awards and have taken notice of the hard work by the Outer Temple team in not one but two categories: Clinical Negligence Junior of the Year – Rachel Vickers, Outer Temple Chambers Client Service Set of the Year – Outer Temple Chambers Chambers stated “To be ranked by Chambers means that your set and…
News 28 Sep, 2020
Michael Bowes QC advised Encoded Media on the FCA investigation into whether technology was misused by the company. This investigation was recently covered by the Financial Times. Michael Bowes QC advised Encoded Media, a UK technology company, in respect of an FCA investigation into whether technology used by the company to broadcast comments at press conferences given by the then governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, was somehow misused because it allegedly allowed some traders to hear the comments up to eight seconds faster than rivals watching on slower television feeds. He was instructed by Andrew Wand of Capstick Dale. Michael Bowes QC advised the company that its broadcasting of information given at a press conference did not…
News 24 Sep, 2020
Sarah Crowther QC and Chloë Bell recently represented a client in the High Court, who suffered catastrophic injuries caused by a road accident in France. The court recently approved a settlement of £14.5 million, which is thought to be one of the highest ever French law awards approved by an English court. Sarah and Chloe Bell were instructed by Mark Lee, partner and head of the travel law team at Penningtons Manches Cooper and were able to advise on the intricacies of French law. The case raised novel questions on the treatment of third-party payments to UK resident injured parties under French law assessment principles. The parties negotiated a compromise on French law regarding special accommodation damages claims and loss…
News 23 Sep, 2020
Paul Livingston appears this week in the substantive hearing in the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse’s investigation into Child Sexual Exploitation. The hearing – which is being conducted entirely remotely – examines institutional responses to child sexual exploitation by organised networks in England and Wales. Sexual exploitation of children is a form of child sexual abuse involving exploitative situations, contexts and relationships where a child receives something, as a result of sexual activities. An ‘organised network’ involves two or more individuals who are known or associated with one another, and known to be involved in or facilitate the sexual exploitation of children. The hearing is primarily looking at six areas: Durham, Swansea, Warwickshire, St Helen’s, Tower Hamlets and Bristol.…
News 22 Sep, 2020
Robert Rhodes QC will give the first keynote speech at the Swiss Chinese Law Association Global Forum of International Mediation on 25th September 2020. The Swiss Chinese Law Association will be holding their Global Arbitration Forum (Online), which to be held on 25th September 2020. This forum fosters the exchange of views on the development of ADR, enhancing knowledge, and best practices, giving new ideas, ensuring the best understanding of ADR, and learning from other cultures. The forum will focus on: the practical issues of online dispute resolution, culture challenges on the ADR, Update Issues on the International Investment Mediation and the Challenges and Opportunities of the Singapore Convention on Mediation. Robert’s speech will focus on online dispute resolution and…
News 18 Sep, 2020
We are delighted to announce that our new pupils, Adeola Fadipe and Ian Browne, have begun pupillage at Outer Temple Chambers. Adeola Fadipe Adeola is currently supervised by Robert Dickason and Will Young in a seat focused on clinical negligence. Adeola graduated from the University of Hull with a first class in Law with Criminology. She successfully completed the Bar Course with a Very Competent, from City University. Prior to commencing pupillage, Adeola volunteered with the charity IPSEA, representing parents of children with special educational needs and disabilities at the First-tier Tribunal. In 2018, Adeola was appointed by former High Court Judge, Dame Linda Dobbs to Project Manage the Dame Linda Dobbs Review and in 2017, Adeola provided advisory services to the…
News 16 Sep, 2020
Outer Temple is proud to sponsor the Action against Medical Accidents Medico-Legal Issues in Surgery Conference, where James Counsell QC will be chairing and Jonathan Hand QC & Katarina Sydow will present. The event has been designed for solicitors and barristers to illustrate the key medico-legal issues in surgery, and is an excellent opportunity to learn from leading surgeons and develop your understanding to assist you in cases. An event not to be missed and essential for your clinical negligence caseload. James Counsell QC will be chairing the conference on both days and Jonathan Hand QC and Katarina Sydow will be presenting a lecture on Informed Consent and Causation. Registration You can view the programme and register for the conference here.…
News 15 Sep, 2020
Tune in to LBC Radio at 9pm on Saturday evenings to hear Outer Temple’s Daniel Barnett present his brand new show, ‘The Legal Hour with Daniel Barnett’. Daniel has been known for the last 10 years as LBC’s legal expert, appearing regularly on ‘The Legal Hour with Clive Bull’ to discuss consumer rights, debt problems, employment law and neighbour disputes amongst other issues. Following the success of his appearances, Daniel has now been given his own Saturday evening show. During the show, Daniel will continue to provide general legal advice and thoughts to callers in order to help them navigate their way through legal issues that we may all face in day-to-day life. The Legal Hour with Daniel Barnett Good…
News 11 Sep, 2020
Judgment was recently handed down by the High Court in Univar v Smith & Ors. Michael Uberoi’s article looking at some of the key issues in the judgment has been published in Practical Law (Pensions). Univar v Smith & Ors [2020] EWHC 1596 (Ch) was the first contested application for the rectification of pension scheme documentation for over eight years, and was also the first judgment by the High Court to apply the Court of Appeal’s new, subjective test for rectification, as declared by Leggatt LJ in FSHC Group Holdings Ltd v GLAS [2019] EWCA Civ 1361. The 15 day trial involved cross-examination of over a dozen trustee and company witnesses who were the relevant decision-makers for the scrutinised Deed,…
News 11 Sep, 2020
