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Monthly Archives: 20th November 2018
Vikram Sachdeva QC Elected Vice Chair of The Administrative and Constitutional Law Bar Association (ALBA)
39 Essex Chambers is delighted to announce that Vikram Sachdeva QC has been elected Vice Chair of The Administrative and Constitutional Law Bar Association (ALBA). ALBA is the professional association… Read more »
A most expensive trip to the supermarket: “the use of vehicles” under the Motor Insurance Directives (Michael McParland QC)
On 15 November 2018, in case C-648/17 BTA Baltic Insurance Company, the European Court of Justice (“CJEU”) ruled on whether the concept of the “use of vehicles” in the Motor… Read more »
Greg Treverton-Jones QC and Fenella Morris QC represent solicitors in case which decides the latest approach to sanction for dishonesty.
The High Court judgment in the case of Solicitors Regulation Authority v James & Ors has been handed down, ruling that the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal was wrong to opt against… Read more »
Neil Block QC successfully represents the Defendant in the case of Claire Busby v Berkshire Bed Company
The High Court gave judgment on the 9th November 2018 in Claire Busby v Berkshire Bed Company. Neil Block Q.C. acted for the Defendant. Ms. Busby was left paralysed after… Read more »
Paul Hayes QC appointed as a Co-opted Judge of the FIA International Court of Appeal in Paris
Paul Hayes QC has been appointed as a Co-opted Judge of the FIA (Federation Internationale de L’automobile) International Court of Appeal. The International Court of Appeal is the final appeal… Read more »
Supreme Court ruling on precariousness in Article 8 Immigration cases
The Supreme Court gave judgment today in an appeal in which Lisa Giovannetti QC represented the Home Secretary. The Supreme Court was considering the interpretation of section 117B(5) of the… Read more »
Family seeks court’s approval for administration of treatment (Gethin Thomas writes for Lexis Nexis)
In this article for Lexis Nexis, Gethin Thomas considers the case of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust v KG which dealt with an application to grant authority to… Read more »
James Ramsden QC secures cryptocurrency freezing orders
James Ramsden QC has secured a third freezing and disclosure order in relation to blockchain and cryptocurrency. He obtained the first UK freezing and disclosure order over cryptocurrency in September… Read more »
James Ramsden QC instructed on three significant sanctions cases concerning the US withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)
James Ramsden QC is instructed on three significant sanctions cases concerning the US withdrawal from the JCPOA. These concern the international trade in Iranian crude oil and the threat of… Read more »
James Ramsden QC and Kelly Stricklin-Coutinho advise on issues arising from the SKAT Litigation
James Ramsden QC and Kelly Stricklin-Coutinho are advising on issues arising from the SKAT Litigation, which concerns Denmark’s investigation into the Solo Capital hedge fund, owned by Sanjay Shah. The… Read more »
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