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May 2022

Rhys Davies secures United Nations finding of arbitrary detention

In a landmark moment in the case of Ryan Cornelius, a British national imprisoned in the UAE, the United Nations has ruled that Mr Cornelius has been arbitrarily detained. Mr Cornelius was arrested in 2008 has been held in custody…

31/05/2022
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Rhys Davies secures United Nations finding of arbitrary detention

Paul McGrath Successfully Defends a Claim for c. £145,000 of Hire Charges

Paul McGrath (instructed by Nasreen Rehman of Plexus Law) succeeded in defeating a claim for c. £145,000 hire charges on the basis that the Claimant’s own vehicle had been driven illegally (without a valid MoT). The Judge (HHJ Lethem, Central…

30/05/2022
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Divisional Court gives guidance on Parole Board statutory release test

The High Court today handed down judgment in judicial review proceedings concerning the Parole Board’s decision to direct the early release of Leslie Johnson, a serial child abuser who had been sentenced to an extended determinate sentence.  Nicholas Chapman appeared…

27/05/2022
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Lionel Stride secures £800k settlement at JSM for the Claimant in a clinical negligence claim

Lionel Stride (instructed by Emma Doughty at Slater & Gordon) secures £800,000 settlement at JSM for the Claimant in a clinical negligence claim arising out the alleged failure to offer alternative treatment that would have prevented bilateral hypoglossal injury. Lionel…

24/05/2022
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Alex Glassbrook advises Oxbotica on first UK test of a zero-occupancy autonomous vehicle on a publicly-accessible road

Oxbotica has announced its successful first test of a zero-occupancy autonomous vehicle on a publicly-accessible road.  Oxbotica is developing a goods delivery variant of its vehicle with Ocado group to complete customer orders from 2023.   Alex Glassbrook advised Oxbotica on…

23/05/2022
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Clayton Recruitment v Wilson & Another, Sir Anthony Mann (High Court, Chancery Division) [2022] EWHC 1054 (Ch), 2022 WL 01443681

Paul McGrath represented the respondents in an action brought by a former employer / competitor business for restraint of trade and delivery up (instructed by Vienna Kang Advocates). The respondents denied liability but agreed undertakings to avoid further litigation. The…

18/05/2022
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Tribunal in Paris opens formal investigation in the cases of Matthew Hedges and Ali Ahmad

Investigating Judges of the Specialised Judicial Unit for Crimes Against Humanity and War Crimes of the Paris Tribunal have opened an investigation into the allegations of torture of Matthew and Ali while they were detained in the UAE, including in…

12/05/2022
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Grenfell Tower Inquiry

The Inquiry is currently hearing evidence for Module 4, examining the actions of Central Government, Local Government and the Tenant Management Organisation in the immediate aftermath of the fire. Zeenat Islam is Junior Counsel to the Inquiry, leading on the…

09/05/2022
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UK Covid-19 Inquiry: Andrew O’Connor KC appointed as part of a team of KC’s as Counsel to the Inquiry

The Inquiry has announced a team of 11 QC’s to join its legal team to support Hugo Keith KC, Lead Counsel to the Inquiry, and Martin Smith solicitor to the Inquiry.

06/05/2022
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TGC Welcomes New Tenant

TGC are delighted to announce that Zeenat Islam has accepted an invitation to join Temple Garden Chambers. Zeenat’s practice is focused on state accountability and public interest work. She has specialist expertise in public inquiries. Zeenat brings a multidisciplinary approach…

03/05/2022
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