News & Events
News & Events
“Corporate Crime analysis: What should potential defendant NHS Trusts take from the ruling in R v Cornish and another? James Leonard of Outer Temple Chambers, who represented Dr Cornish, considers this first prosecution of a health service body following the introduction of the offence under the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 (CMCHA 2007).” James’ reputation is for prompt assistance to all professional clients in all disciplines; detailed preparation, calm, reasoned and practical advice for all lay clients as well as robust advocacy, fearless cross examination and sound tactical sense in Court. In medical tribunals, James represents clients up to Consultant level in relation to health and misconduct issues with a particular emphasis on serious clinical incompetence, dishonesty, fraud…
News 6 Jun, 2016
After an open competition, John McKendrick QC will replace Rupert Jones as Attorney General for Anguilla. The effective exercise of John’s mandate will start on 1 September this year and is expected to last for two years. John is a highly experienced litigator and adviser with a diverse practice distinguished by his formidable advocacy, his pragmatic hands-on approach and his ability to build relationships with clients. He was appointed a part time judge at the age of 34 and took silk at 39. Being a versatile advocate with a diverse practice, he works in the UK, across Latin America and in the Caribbean. John has recently visited Anguilla in order to meet his future colleagues and other stakeholders.
News 6 Jun, 2016
Michael Bowes QC and Katarina Sydow were invited to participate in the Global Sustainability Network Forum at Westminster Abbey on 31st May 2016. Discussion focused on how governments could be encouraged to tackle human trafficking and modern day slavery, including by enacting and applying legislation such as the Modern Slavery Act 2015. Outer Temple’s members are experienced in advising governments, civil society and commercial organisations on the rule of law, with particular expertise in transparency and anti-corruption measures. Click here to read more about the organisation’s work.
News 2 Jun, 2016
Matthew will be training practitioners on how to handle a case involving brain injury, during a one-day introductory course accredited by APIL and the BSB, held both in London (on Monday 13 June 2016) and Manchester (on Tuesday 21 June 2016). This course is designed for any practitioner wishing to handle a brain injury case. It will be covering amongst others, issues such as: how to recognise a brain injury and how it overlaps with other injuries; dealing with insurers and defendants from the outset; rehabilitation and case management; choosing experts; starting proceedings; court approval and financial and investment advice. Matthew is a personal injury and public law barrister who specialises in serious injury litigation and welfare related aspects of…
News 1 Jun, 2016
David Westcott QC and Rachel Vickers recently received judgment in favour of their Claimant client after a five day Clinical Negligence Liability trial. The Claimant was born by emergency Caesarean section and suffered Hypoxic Ischaemic at birth leading to Cerebral Palsy. Timings in the build up to the birth and cross referencing the Claimant’s medical records were crucial in determining the outcome. Click here for an extended summary of the complex issues involved. Click here for a copy of the Judgment. The counsel were instructed by Lucy Witon at Russell-Cooke.
News 27 May, 2016
Members of Outer Temple Chambers Court of Protection Team delivered a Conference on Community Care for member Councils of the London Borough Legal Alliance. Mark Mullins, Fiona Scolding, Matthew Stockwell, Samantha Presland and Katarina Sydow delivered an informative event which covered a range of topics including an Analysis of the first year of the Community Care Act 2014, Disputes over the Costs of Care and an Update on the position concerning 16-25 year olds. Outer Temple Chambers offers a team of expert barristers to advise on and appear in the fast developing fields of welfare, serious medical treatment and property cases in the Court of Protection and in the High Court Family Division. In addition to its mental capacity expertise…
News 26 May, 2016
Lesley Garrett CBE will be headlining at the upcoming Charity Music Gala, on Wednesday 8th June at the Central Hall Westminster, starting at 7:30pm. Together with the National Symphony Orchestra, Lesley will be performing with 200 singers from the most prestigious legal firms and chambers in London. Performers at this fantastic event include our very own Jennifer Seaman, Imogen Egan and Helen Brew Gerlach with David Smith co-hosting the event to raise valuable funds for The London Legal Support Trust, Sparks – children’s medical research and Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA). Tickets are available online at the Central Hall Westminster or at the Legal Harmony website. Tickets are priced at £15, £20, £25 and £35. We look forward to seeing you…
News 25 May, 2016
The Employment Tribunal has held that lay members of the Criminal Injuries Compensation Tribunal who are ticketed to chair hearings in the First-tier Tribunal carry out work that is “broadly similar” to the work of judges in the First-tier Tribunal Tax Chamber. This case is part of the long-running part-time judges litigation and it is the first time that a “judge” who is not legally qualified has been found to have a judicial comparator for the purposes of the Part-time Workers Regulations. The result means that the claimants and other current office holders will receive a pension and other financial benefits associated with full-time employment in their jurisdiction. Click here to read the judgment.
News 25 May, 2016
Outer Temple Business Team members Andrew Spink QC, David Russell QC, Michael Bowes QC and Miranda De Savorgnani were joined on a panel at the St Petersburg Legal Forum by India’s Minister for Law and Justice, D. V. Sadananda Gowda. The panel examined the advantages of using specialist barristers in commercial litigation and arbitration and third party funding in such cases. Outer Temple has participated in several satellite legal events hosted by Russia’s RBC network, a large business media group. The events were centred around Case studies and practical aspects of Arbitration and Litigation, and were designed to showcase the ability and expertise of the UK Bar in leading bespoke international legal projects. For more details about the forum’s agenda click here.
News 23 May, 2016
Tim Green has appeared for the HSE in a complex investigation into unsafe excavations in Holbeach, Lincolnshire. Following a three week trial, including expert evidence and multiple rulings on the law before HHJ Pini QC, John Henry and Sons (Civil Engineers) Ltd were convicted by a unanimous verdict of breach of section 3 (1) HSWA. John Henry and Sons will be sentenced with their corporate co-defendants on 10 October. Since his appointment to the Attorney General’s A Panel of approved regulatory advocates in 2013, Tim has appeared in over 20 cases arising from death or serious injury at work. He is an expert in the criminal liability of companies, their directors, what steps are reasonably practicable for a business to take to…
News 23 May, 2016
We are delighted to announce that Teresa Rosen Peacocke has recently joined us. Teresa is an American, called to the English Bar in 1982 and admitted as an attorney in New York in 2004. She practises in London and from Chambers’ New York office as both an English Barrister and a New York attorney. Teresa is a welcome addition to our team and greatly strengthens our presence in New York. In addition, Teresa is an accredited and experienced mediator, an experienced Arbitrator and Fellow of the Royal Institute of Arbitrators, and a Governor of the Anglo-American Real Property Institute. Her practice covers chancery, commercial and US / UK cross-border litigation, professional negligence, private international law and international and domestic arbitration…
News 23 May, 2016
In recognition of their pro bono work for Barnardo’s, John McKendrick QC and Katarina Sydow were invited to a reception at Buckingham Palace on 12 May 2016, celebrating the 150th anniversary of the charity’s foundation. John and Katarina have provided advice and training to Barnardo’s and were delighted to participate in the event, which recognised the work of Barnardo’s staff and volunteers in improving the lives of vulnerable children. Outer Temple Chambers has a strong commitment to pro bono work and members of Chambers are happy to support such worthwhile causes.
News 19 May, 2016
