David Jackson prosecutes a self-taught computer expert who was the “guiding mind” behind an international online black market in illegal drugs who has been jailed for five years and four months. For mo... Continue Reading
With property prices continuing to hold, many people with larger gardens are looking to develop and build on their plots. However, properties often come with restrictive covenants preventing such developme... Continue Reading
Many congratulations to Nicholas Starks who was awarded Barrister of the Year 2019 at the Worcestershire Law Society Legal Awards on Friday.
Nicholas was called to the Bar in 1989. He has over 25 years... Continue Reading
“The question we are being asked almost on a daily basis is “how long now?” and “how do you feel about going on your feet?” The answer being, nervous and excited in equal measure. After six month... Continue Reading
We are delighted to announce that family team members Charmian Jackson and Sarah Fahy have both been appointed as Deputy District Judges on the Midland Circuit.
Many congratulations to both of them.
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In this latest update, Michelle Caney discusses the recent landmark judgment made by the High Court which has declared the Government’s “Right to Rent” scheme incompatible with the Europe... Continue Reading
As part of International Women’s Day on 8th March 2019 and with headlines earlier this year stating fewer female barristers were applying for silk, Elizabeth Isaacs QC provides her thoughts on how th... Continue Reading
The Court of Appeal considered the appeal in the case of Rogerson v Bolsover District Council (2019) EWCA Civ 226 which concerned a landlord’s duty pursuant to s4 Defective Premises Act 1972 and whether ... Continue Reading
Within this edition of the Family Group Newsletter, you will find a range of articles including:
Jeremy Weston updates his article ‘Female Genital Mutilation: Its prevalence and the protection affor... Continue Reading
Homelessness: guidance on out-of-borough placements (Alibkhiet v London Borough of Brent v City of Westminster [2018])
This was an appeal heard jointly with the case of Adam v City of Westminster whereby t... Continue Reading
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