James Miller, instructed by Ben Millns of Keoghs, acted on behalf of the Defendant/Respondent in an interesting costs appeal. The court was concerned with the mechanism for assessing costs following a CPR 36.20(11) settlement in a fixed costs case. There was no deemed costs order under CPR 44.9 so the parties needed a determination from the court…. Read more »
To celebrate its 25th Anniversary Advocate, the charity that finds free legal assistance from barristers, invited volunteers to complete 25 hours of pro bono work across a one year period in 2021 and 2022. 18 St John Street are proud to have supported the initiative. The challenge was a huge success, attracting 125 different chambers and… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers were delighted to attend the BPP’s National Pupillage Fair on Thursday 09th November 2022 alongside some of the leading sets of chambers in the country. For further information on 18 St John Street’s pupillages for 2024 and our mini pupillage scheme please contact us through the Careers/Pupillage section of our… Read more »
Manchester United FC fans escape prison following violent anti-Glazer protests at the behind closed-door match against Liverpool FC in May 2021. Nicola Carroll, instructed by Mary Monson Criminal Defence Solicitors, defended Simon Wright and Laura Broome, instructed by Draycott Brown Solicitors, defended Dylan Blood, as reported in The Manchester Evening News. Both pleaded guilty to… Read more »
18 St John Street Business and Property expert Dr Christopher McNall offers his initial thoughts on the Supreme Court decision on the case of Guest v Guest [2022] UKSC 27, which deals with Proprietary Estoppel. Short(ish) thoughts on Guest v Guest [2022] UKSC 27 – an A4 (ish) guide Although I am going to write… Read more »
18 St John Street Costs Expert James Miller provides his insight in this Lexis Nexis blog in respect of the Belsner -v- Cam Legal Services Limited Law Society Court of Appeal Judgment. In this eagerly anticipated decision, Judges in the Court of Appeal ruled in favour of CAM Legal Services, deciding that the firm had made… Read more »
Nick Harrison acted for Rochdale AFC in disciplinary proceedings brought by the EFL (represented by Jim Sturman KC) against the Club and 4 individuals for breaches of the Owners and Directors Test regulations. Having admitted the charges against it, albeit on a qualified basis, the Club received a 6 point deduction, suspended for 2 years…. Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that all our departments have received further well-deserved recognition in the 2023 edition of the prestigious Chambers & Partners legal directory rankings. Our Family Law Department is for first time ranked Band 2, testament to its growing reputation as one of the leading expert departments in… Read more »
CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE CASE UPDATE OCTOBER 2022 – Whilst the paucity of reported cases over the summer and early autumn nearly persuaded me to defer my update, I found three cases worthy of my attention. Watts v North Bristol NHS Trust [2022] EWHC 2048 (QB) (Bourne J) was an appeal in an informed consent case arising… Read more »
It is with deep regret that we must inform you that Paul Dockery sadly passed away at 5.30am this morning. Paul suffered a massive stroke last week and despite a brave battle he remained in a coma until his passing this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with his children Daniel and Sinead as well as his… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers’ Anna White represented the mother of a 13-year-old girl at risk of suicide and in the care of one of the largest councils in the country. The girl had been placed in hospital for three months and, due to a lack of suitable alternative placements, a High Court Judge has sanctioned… Read more »