Sarah Wait considers the recently published Rules and Regulations which underpin the Civil Liability Act 2018. These come into force on 31st May 2021 and apply to claims for personal injury arising out of road traffic accidents which occur on or after this date. This blog updates you on these amendments and also on the… Read more »
Olivia Edwards recently took part in a seminar in association with Child Concern in relation to diversity issues in the family court. This is a subject of personal and professional importance to both Olivia Edwards and 18 St John Street Chambers. The Child Concern seminar was alongside Dr Aneela Pilkington who is an expert in… Read more »
Mr Justice Snowden upheld a successful application, by Victoria Roberts, in the High Court – to set aside a statutory demand in the lower court on appeal by the petitioning creditor… Victoria Roberts appeared in the application to set aside a statutory demand in the sum of £650,000, in the lower court, pursued by the… Read more »
After being piloted in London in January 2008, the Family Drug and Alcohol Court (FDAC) has now been set up in Stockport. Farah Ahmed takes a look at the reasons behind setting up the court and its jurisdiction and processes. What is FDAC? After being piloted in London in January 2008, the Family Drug and… Read more »
Samantha Birtles looks at the recent case of London Borough of Lambeth v L (Unlawful Placement) [2020] EWHC 3383 (Fam). The case makes no new law, but very usefully summarises and reiterates the principles which apply to applications by local authorities for declarations authorising the deprivation of liberty of children in their care. Crucially, the… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers are proud to have supported the GM Tech Fund Digital Donation Day today. The Manchester Evening News today hosted a Digital Donation Day to help local schoolchildren who are struggling to learn from home. Thank you to @18stjohn for their very generous donation of £6,000 to the #GMTechFund as part… Read more »
18 St John Street are delighted to announce that Alex Walker has joined chambers, further strengthening their Family Department. Alex joined Chambers in January 2021, having practised in London since 2013. Alex specialises in family law but his experience of a broad range of legal areas makes him well placed to understand the interplay between… Read more »
On 19 January 2021, Christopher McNall had the honour of appearing in the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom. Here, he offers some thoughts and insight on the process. On 19 January 2021, I had the honour of appearing in the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom as junior counsel for the Appellants in the… Read more »
18 St John Street has issued information regarding the application process for pupillages starting in September 2022. Applications are to be made through The Pupillage Gateway, which is now open. Chambers is offering four specialist pupillages across our four core departments: Family, Criminal, Civil & Personal Injury and Business & Property. Applicants are invited to… Read more »
Fiona Holloran and Paul Treble are to speak at a webinar hosted by the charity Child Concern next week. Taking place on Wednesday 20 January 2020 at 5pm, the seminar is on the topic ABE Interviews – Best Practice, Case Law Update and Section 28 (Vulnerable Victims). ABE Interviews – Best Practice, Case Law Update and… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers has remained open throughout a challenging 2020, offering clients the usual access to expert legal advice and advocacy in uncertain times. We look forward to continuing to offer the same high levels of service throughout 2021. Our office hours over the Christmas period are as follows… Chambers will close at… Read more »