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October 2017

Sian Reeves represented HMP Pentonville at an Article 2 inquest following a death in custody

Sian Reeves represented HMP Pentonville in a 4-day Article 2 inquest into the death of Mr. Vilhemas Borkertas at St. Pancras Coroner’s Court. The inquest concluded on 26 October 2017. Mr. Borkertas was a Lithuanian national. He was found hanging…

31/10/2017
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Sian Reeves represented HMP Pentonville at an  Article 2 inquest following a death in custody

Emily Wilsdon represented the family at an inquest into a road traffic collision

Emily Wilsdon, instructed by Chris Moore at Scooters and Bikes Legal, represented the family at a one day inquest in Nottingham that concluded on 25th October 2017 into the death of their 16 year old son following a road traffic…

31/10/2017
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Sian Reeves represented the Ministry of Justice in a 6-day Article 2 Inquest

Sian Reeves represented the Ministry of Justice (and specifically HMP Featherstone and the National Probation Service) in a 6-day Article 2 inquest into the death of David Wilson, which concluded on 23 October 2017 (following an adjourned inquest in April…

31/10/2017
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Success for TGC at the 2017 Chambers UK Bar Awards

We are delighted to announce that Keith Morton KC was awarded “Health & Safety Silk of the Year” at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2017. The Chambers UK Bar Awards ceremony was held on 26 October at The London Hilton….

30/10/2017
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Karim Khan KC awarded the 2017 “Criminal Lawyer of the Year” award by the Society of Asian Lawyers (SAL)

The results were announced at the SAL Annual Awards and Ball held at the Lancaster Hotel in London on Saturday 28th October. The independent judging panel comprised HHJ Jeffrey Pegden KC, DJ Sunita Mason CBE and HHJ Abbas Mithani KC.

30/10/2017
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PA and Personal Trainer recovers £1.5 m for severe post traumatic fibromyalgia / somatic symptom disorder

Marcus Grant, instructed by Alex Cohen of Brian Barr Solicitors represented a 42 year old claimant who sustained injuries in a rear end shunting car accident. PA and Personal Trainer recovers £1.5 m for severe post traumatic fibromyalgia / somatic symptom disorder. Marcus…

25/10/2017
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Court of Appeal hears tax credits appeal

Julia Smyth represented HM Revenue and Customs (respondent to the appeal) on 24 October. The appellant argues that the First-tier and Upper Tribunal erred when determining that her husband, a national of Ghana, was ordinarily resident in the UK such…

24/10/2017
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Court of Appeal hears significant EU law proportionality and free movement appeal

Julia Smyth, led by David Blundell at Landmark Chambers, represented the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (“SSWP”) on 18 and 19 October 2017. Judgment has been reserved. SSWP appeals against the decision of the Upper Tribunal in TG…

20/10/2017
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Ben Casey recovers scheme maximum in CICA Appeal

Ben Casey, instructed by Michelle Easton at Clarkson, Wright and Jakes, acted for the Appellant in this CICA appeal. The Appellant had suffered severe lifelong lower limb injuries after her ex-husband attached an explosive device to the underside of her…

19/10/2017
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Andrew O’Connor KC acts for intelligence agencies in challenge to bulk data policies

Andrew O’Connor KC is acting for MI5, MI6 and GCHQ in proceedings before the Investigatory Powers Tribunal.  The case concerns the legality of the agencies’ policies for acquiring and holding bulk datasets.

19/10/2017
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