Grenfell inquiry: key questions answered – The Guardian
‘Why was it set up, why is it split into two parts and why are some people unhappy with it?’
The Guardian, 29th October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
What’s (or what’s not) in the Johnson draft Withdrawal Agreement Bill? – Monckton Chambers
‘The European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill (“WAB”) is (to put it mildly) a web of complexity.’
Monckton Chambers, 25th October 2019
Source: www.monckton.com
Privatbank v Kolomoisky and ors – Blackstone Chambers
‘The case concerns an alleged scheme perpetrated by the defendants to misappropriate c. US$2 billion from the Bank. The Bank alleged that the scheme was orchestrated by Ds 1 and 2, Ukrainian “oligarchs” domiciled in Switzerland, with the assistance of English and BVI companies through which the Bank alleged that misappropriated monies were laundered. The Bank sued Ds 1 and 2 and the BVI companies in England, using the English companies as “anchor defendants”. It sought, and was granted by Nugee J, a Worldwide Freezing Order in the amount of US$2.6 billion.’
Blackstone Chambers, 22nd October 2019
Source: www.blackstonechambers.com
Introduction to the SRA’s 2019 Standards and Regulations – 4 New Square
‘On 25 November 2019 the SRA’s new Standards and Regulations will come into force. In many respects the substance of what is expected of the profession will remain much the same, but the new regime will see major changes to the regulations and rules through which those expectations are expressed and will be enforced. Both practising solicitors and those involved in advising them on their regulatory obligations must familiarise themselves with what will change. The aim of this series is to highlight the major changes and give some thoughts on what their implications may be.’
4 New Square, 14th October 2019
Source: www.4newsquare.com
Legal Expenses and Variations for Living Expenses in Account Freezing Orders (AFOS) – Drystone Chambers
‘This article will deal with how to withdraw legal and living expenses from an Account Freezing Order (‘AFO’). Like all freezing or restraint proceedings under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (‘POCA’), living expenses can be paid from the account where they are reasonable and continue the current lifestyle of the owner of the account.’
Drystone Chambers, October 2019
Source: drystone.com
Third party costs application failed against losing claimant’s legal team – Practical Law Dispute Resolution Blog
‘In the recent case of Willers v Joyce and others an application was brought by the winning party against the losing party’s counsel and solicitor following an unsuccessful claim for malicious prosecution.’
Practical Law Dispute Resolution Blog, 24th October 2019
Applications for Interim Payments of Costs: An Update – Hailsham Chambers
‘Applications for interim payments of costs are likely to continue to become more common, at least until some higher judicial authority suggests that they should not be allowed in principle or save in exceptional circumstances. In the meantime, practitioners would be well advised to be aware of some practical guidance as to how such applications should be presented.’
Hailsham Chambers, 24th October 2019
Source: www.hailshamchambers.com
A security officer based at BBC New Broadcasting House has won an unfair dismissal claim against his employer, Interserve – Garden Court Chambers
‘A security officer based at BBC New Broadcasting House has won his unfair dismissal claim against his employer, Interserve.’
Garden Court Chambers, 21st October 2019
Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk
Douglas Oak inquest: Coroner calls for improved police and ambulance training on handling persons suffering from Acute Behavioural Disturbance – Garden Court Chambers
‘The inquest into the death of Douglas Oak concluded at Bournemouth Coroners Court yesterday with Senior Coroner for Dorset Rachel Griffin stating that she would be issuing a wide ranging preventing Future Deaths report because of her concerns that further lives will be lost unless action is taken at a national level to improve training and the handling of persons suffering from acute behavioural disturbance (ABD).’
Garden Court Chambers, 23rd October 2019
Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk
Addlesee v Dentons Europe LLP [2019] EWCA Civ 1600, 2 October 2019 – Hailsham Chambers
‘Addlesee v Dentons Europe LLP [2019] EWCA Civ 1600 (2 October 2019) provides a ringing endorsement of the rule ‘once privileged, always privileged’. The Court of Appeal held that the defendant solicitors had a duty to uphold the privilege of a former client even though the former client was a company which had been dissolved. The court also held that the solicitors had acted properly in appearing by counsel to argue that the privilege should be upheld, even though the privilege was not the solicitors’ own privilege, and they did not have instructions from the former client. William Flenley QC, leading Adam Kramer, appeared for the successful solicitors.’
Hailsham Chambers, 7th October 2019
Source: www.hailshamchambers.com
‘The Death Clause’ – can basic charges be recovered under a Conditional Fee Agreement in the event of a client’s death? – 4 New Square
‘On Thursday 24 October 2019, Mr Justice Pushpinder Saini handed down his judgment in Higgins & Co Lawyers Ltd v Evans [2019] EWHC 2809 (QB), an appeal from a decision of Master McCloud sitting in the SCCO. Roger Mallalieu appeared for the successful Appellant. Simon Teasdale explains the facts, the court’s rulings and the implications of the decision.’
4 New Square, 29th October 2019
Source: www.4newsquare.com
Court of Appeal quashes homelessness “vulnerability” decision – Doughty Street Chambers
‘The Court of Appeal has given further guidance on the vexed meaning of vulnerability for the purposes of the homelessness provisions in the Housing Act 1996, Part 7, and the handling of medical evidence.’
Doughty Street Chambers, 22nd October 2019
Source: www.doughtystreet.co.uk
Judicial review challenge on health inequalities caused by NHS Charging Scheme for migrant women and their children – Garden Court Chambers
‘Judicial review proceedings have been launched on behalf of Maternity Action, a leading maternity rights charity, challenging the Secretary of State for Health’s NHS Charging Regime. The disproportionate effect of charging is most stark amongst destitute pregnant women, new mothers, survivors of domestic abuse, sexual violence and Female Genital Mutilation and destitute migrant families supported by local authorities, who are overwhelmingly women.’
Garden Court Chambers, 15th October 2019
Source: www.gardencourtchambers.co.uk
Vestel UK Ltd & Anor v HEVC Advance LLC & Koninklijke Philips NV – Blackstone Chambers
‘The High Court has declined jurisdiction over an abuse of dominance claim against HEVC Advance (incorporated in Delaware) and Philips (incorporated in the Netherlands).’
Blackstone Chambers, 22nd October 2019
Source: www.blackstonechambers.com
The new Accounts Rules – what can you do? – 4 New Square
‘On 25 November 2019 the SRA Accounts Rules 2011 will cease to have effect, and will be replaced by new accounts rules. In one quarter-stroke of the draftsman’s pen, 52 rules covering 50 pages of single-spaced typescript on pages of A4 will be replaced by 13 rules on 10 pages. The SRA has trumpeted loudly that the rules have been simplified and that they provide greater flexibility. Have they? Do they?’
4 New Square, 28th October 2019
Source: www.4newsquare.com
When is a Bank Account not a Bank Account Under Account Freezing and Forfeiture Orders? – Drystone Chambers
‘As part of my series on AFO’s I am going to discuss what accounts can be frozen by Account Freezing Orders (‘AFO’s). Although the requirements under section 303Z5 setting out what a bank is seem straightforward, it can be hard in practice to determine when a bank account is not a bank account. It has, in my experience, caused a number of AFO’s to be discharged; this is where orders have frozen Forex trading accounts, ISA fund accounts, or other accounts which contain money but do not.’
Drystone Chambers, October 2019
Source: drystone.com
European Court of Human Rights rules against the UK in ‘bedroom tax’ case – Doughty Street Chambers
‘Today [24 October] the European Court of Human Rights has ruled, in the case of A v the United Kingdom, that the so-called ‘bedroom tax’ unlawfully discriminates against vulnerable victims of domestic violence.’
Doughty Street Chambers, 24th October 2019
Source: www.doughtystreet.co.uk
High Commissioner for Pakistan in the United Kingdom v Prince Muffakham Jah and Others [2019] – Blackstone Chambers
‘The High Court has determined a £35 million partition era dispute between India, Pakistan and successors in title to 7th Nizam of Hyderabad. Claims of Pakistan dismissed; claims of India, Prince Muffakham Jah and Prince Mukarram Jah upheld.’
Blackstone Chambers, 2nd October 2019
Source: www.blackstonechambers.com
