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Sian Reeves represented the Defendants (the Ministry of Justice and Care UK) at a detailed assessment of the Claimant’s costs. The Claimant’s son died in custody. The Claimant issued a claim against the Defendants for a declaration and damages for…
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that, in judicial review claims heard by the Upper Tribunal, and in respect of costs order made during judicial review proceedings, the test to be applied by the Upper Tribunal when considering whether to…
Sian Reeves represented the Ministry of Justice in a 3 day trial that took place between 8 and 10 January 2018. On 7 January 2010, the Claimant was assaulted by another prisoner at HMP Whitemoor in the spur kitchen during…
Cathryn McGahey KC and Sian Reeves represented the Home Office in an appeal by the Claimants against the dismissal of their battery claims. On 15 February 2010, Immigration Officers attended the home of the Claimants to transfer them to a…
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…
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…
Welcome to the very first edition of TGC’s Costs Newsletter! Costs has been a huge part of our practice at TGC for as long as it has been recognised as a discrete area of law. Whilst the team has naturally…
Regional Costs Judge Phillips handed down Judgment today in respect of 4 preliminary issues that arose for determination in a solicitor-client costs dispute. Sian Reeves was instructed by the successful firm of solicitors. The preliminary issues that arose for determination…
Upper Tribunal Judge Allen handed down judgment today in R (Philip) v. Secretary of State for the Home Department, dismissing the Applicant’s claim for judicial review. Sian Reeves acted for the Secretary of State. The Applicant challenged the Secretary of…
Anthony Johnson (instructed by Richard Foyster of Ashtons) represented the Claimant and Sian Reeves (instructed by Francois Liebenberg of the Government Legal Department) the Defendant in this personal injury claim that arose from injuries sustained by a 35-year-old Traffic Examiner…
