DPP v Ziegler & Ors [2019] EWHC 71 (Admin) Related Member(s): Blinne Ní Ghrálaigh Related Practice Area(s): Crime and Regulatory Law Court: Queen's Bench Division (Divisional Court) This matter concerned appeals against the dismissal of charges of obstructing a highway during protests against more...

With the start of a new year the time is ripe for solicitors to rethink their approach to dispute resolution in children matters. Litigation is not always the right answer, it can be stressful, time consuming and expensive. Clients who choose arbitration generally report back favorably, the reduced more...

The Supreme Court has confirmed, in the case of S Franses Ltd v Cavendish Hotel (London) Ltd [footnote 1], that a landlord cannot oppose a tenant’s right to renew its tenancy on the grounds of redevelopment or reconstruction if there would be no intention to carry out the proposed works should the more...

Tom Kark QC and Kerry Broome will today open for the prosecution at the Old Bailey in the trial of the pilot of the Shoreham air show disaster. The disaster, on the 22nd August 2015, was the worst UK air show accident since the 1952 Farnborough air show crash. The pilot, Andrew Hill, faces 11 counts more...

Hannah Daly and Stephen Innes of 4 New Square consider the pros and cons of different types of settlement offers, following a decision on claimants’ Part 36 offers in JLE v Warrington & Halton Hospitals NHS. We are often asked by professional and lay clients to advise on making settlement offers. more...

In this two part series published in the Safety and Health Practitioner, Stephen Hockman QC along with other health and safety specialists, considers the actions which a duty-holder can take following a serious incident in which failings have been identified, to influence the size of penalty imposed more...

Legal Geek have produced an article outlining different LawTech initiatives, their aims and how to find out more about them. The Manchester Law and Technology Initiative (LaTI) of which St John’s Buildings is a member, is listed in the article. Launched in September 2018, the Law and Technology more...

In his latest article, Ikeni Mbako-Allison examines Hislop v Perde [2018] EWCA Civ 1726 and the cost consequences of accepting a Part 36 offer late in former RTA and EL/PL Protocol Claims. Click here to view Ikeni's profile. Click here to read his analysis. more...

An immigration barrister fears a Judicial Review has thrown up the possibility that the Government’s methods to deport EU nationals could end up costing the country hundreds of thousands of pounds. Becket Bedford, of No5 Barristers’ Chambers, led the review of a case involving a 19-year-old more...

A jury at Leicester Crown Court unanimously acquitted a Defendant who was facing two historic counts of inciting/causing a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity.  The events were said to have occurred 12 years previously.  The Defendant was represented by Sarah Day who was instructed by Beth more...

New rules banning harmful gender stereotyping: What financial services clients need to know New rules banning harmful gender stereotyping take effect soon New rules banning harmful gender stereotyping: What retailers and marketers need to know You can print all articles in this newsletter by more...

The High Court last week quashed a decision by a Planning Inspector involving an important case considering the Regulations on the Community Infrastructure Levy (“CIL Regulations”). An Interested Party obtained planning permission from Shropshire Council, the Claimant, to build a detached house with more...

Legal Geek have produced an article outlining different LawTech initiatives, their aims and how to find out more about them. The Manchester Law and Technology Initiative (LaTI) of which St John’s Buildings is a member, is listed in the article. Launched in September 2018, the Law and Technology more...

HMCTS is continuing to engage with practising legal professionals and professional court users about our £1bn courts and tribunals reform programme. We are hosting a series of face-to-face and online events, organised by jurisdiction and topic.  You're invited to join our online event showcasing the more...

In this latest Environmental Law News Update, Charles Morgan, William Upton and Mark Davies consider a case where a property owner was required to remedy a connection to the sewerage system outside of the property, how much has to be reconsidered when an Environmental Permit is varied and a new EU more...

In 2017, four members of our 4 New Square Costs Team set themselves a challenge to come up with a calendar of key costs decisions in the last year. 1 per month, 100 words max per case. So here, back by popular demand, is our calendar of 2018 in costs. January Dial Partners LLP v Eastern Airways more...

The latest episode of Law Pod UK features Guy Mansfield QC, who acted for the government in the Mau Mau action against the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office. In this group litigation over 40,000 Kenyans alleged abuse during the Kenyan Emergency of the 1950s and early 1960s. The various test cases more...

Six Pump Court, together with UKELA Eastern Region presents an environmental seminar:- Private Nuisance: Key Contemporary Issues, or “Bringing Home the Bacon” Speakers: Stephen Hockman QC, Charles Morgan, Gordon Wignall, William Upton and Mark Davies Purpose: Smelly pig litigation since William more...

This case again highlights the perils facing insurers of claims in which the insured’s liability may exceed the limit of indemnity under the policy, after Foskett J granted an application for a non-party costs order in a case where insurers were obliged, after reaching an agreement with their more...

Laura Hocknell was instructed by ABV Solicitors. You can read more about this case in the following article:- Evening Standard - Conman who tricked students into applying for illegal loans faces jail The defendant pleaded guilty to his part in an extensive fraud on both university students and the more...