RICHARD CHAPMAN QC APPOINTED AS THE NEW HEAD OF CHAMBERS
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INSIDE 18 NEWSLETTER – APRIL 2019 : CPR 32 PRACTICE DIRECTION CHANGES
Our April 2019 edition of the ‘Inside 18’ Newsletter, has now been published. BUNDLE BURDENS As of 6th April 2019, the following changes apply to CPR 32 PD. Whilst most in practice would consider these new provisions as to the contents of trial bundles old hat, there are a few mandatory provisions that practitioners should… Read more »
A BALANCING ACT – LIFE AS A BARRISTER AND A MOTHER
With Mother’s Day approaching, 18 St John Street’s Farah Ahmed looks at her own experiences of juggling motherhood and a career at the Bar. Prior to becoming a mother, like many of my colleagues, being a barrister had consumed every part of my life. Being in court quite often from 9am until 4pm and then… Read more »
NEW SILKS ‘BOW IN’ TO MANCHESTER
Richard Chapman QC of 18 St John Street was among the eight new Manchester QC’s to attend a ‘bowing in’ ceremony this morning as confirmation of their recent elevation to silk. The ceremony took place at Minshull Street Crown Court on Wednesday 27 March before the Presiding Judge of the Northern Circuit . Many congratulations… Read more »
ONE SPOUSE’S WEALTH IS TIED UP IN A TRUST – WHAT CAN THE OTHER SPOUSE DO ABOUT IT?
18 St John Street Family Department member Stephen J Murray looks at the issue: One spouse’s wealth is tied up in a trust – What can the other spouse do about It? Can s.24(1)(c) of MCA 1973 (variation of ante-nuptial or post nuptial settlements) come to the rescue? 1. The Traditional Case – Views… Read more »
STEPHEN J MURRAY ON CASES WHERE THERE ARE BOTH MATRIMONIAL AND NON-MATRIMONIAL ASSETS
18 St John Street Family Department member Stephen J Murray asks “How is the court to approach a case where there are both matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets?” 1. There are 2 competing judicial views • the Mostyn J “formulaic” approach; and • the Moylan LJ “impressionistic” approach 2. The formulaic approach is… Read more »
RICHARD CHAPMAN TAKES SILK
Richard Chapman has officially been appointed Queen’s Counsel in a ceremony before the Lord Chancellor in London today (Monday 11th March). Lord Chancellor David Gauke MP, on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, presented Richard Chapman with his Letters Patent in a ceremony at Westminster Hall. ‘The award of the title of Queen’s Counsel is… Read more »
FIONA HOLLORAN ON DISCLOSURE IN FAMILY PROCEEDINGS RELATING TO FMPO/FGM
18 St John Street Family Department member Fiona Holloran takes a look at the complex issue of disclosure in family proceedings. Disclosure in proceedings relating to FMPO/FGM. 1. Disclosure of sensitive information and the source of it is a difficult issue in family proceedings where the primary concern is the welfare of the child rather… Read more »
TOBY SASSE PROVIDES INSIGHTS INTO CAMERON v HUSSAIN [2019] UKSC 6
Suing unnamed defendants is still possible despite Supreme Court reversal of Court of Appeal. Toby Sasse comments on Cameron v Hussain [2019] UKSC 6 -20.2.19: Lord Sumption (with whom the four other Supreme Court Justices agreed) held that a Claimant could not amend her proceedings to sue an unknown driver identified only by description while relying… Read more »
INSIDE 18 NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY 2019
Our February 2019 edition of the ‘Inside 18’ Newsletter, has now been published. FIXED RECOVERABLE COSTS, PART 1: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR CLAIMANTS This is the first of two articles by Kane Simons about costs in cases which fall within the Fixed Recoverable Costs (“FRC”) regime at section IIIA of CPR 45 (for cases that fall… Read more »
NICOLA CARROLL APPOINTED TO CROWN PROSECUTION SERVICE SERIOUS SEXUAL OFFENCES ADVOCATES PANEL
18 St John Street are pleased to confirm that Nicola Carroll has been appointed to the Crown Prosecution Service Advocate Panel Rape and Serious Sexual Abuse List. Entry to the Rape and Serious Sexual Abuse panel list is restricted to Level 3 and 4 prosecution advocates through an application process. It is open to those who have… Read more »