Mediator Colin Manning, in Counsel magazine. Mediation – Don’t panic in the Pandemic – be prepared.   Click here to read full article.

Wendy Saunders of Lewis Silkin and Rowena Wisniewska Sethi of 4-5 Gray's Inn Square have published an article on regulatory requirements and

Zahor Khan -v- Tariq Mehmood [2022] EWCA Civ 791   The Court of Appeal has held that general damages for breach of a repairing covenant are subject to the Simmons v. Castle 10%

LexisNexis have published a case analysis on the case of Page v The Financial Conduct Authority. The judgment concerned the pension switching activities of IFAs who outsourced their pension advice

The Duke of York Imogen Sadler 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square   In celebration of his wedding to Sarah Ferguson on 23 July 1986, the Duke of York was voted the

New Planning Bill: Levelling-up and Regeneration Simon Randle and Vivienne Sedgley    The new Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill was published on 11 May 2022. This article highlights

On 7 April 2022, the Government published its new British energy security strategy. The Strategy proposes to accelerate the deployment of wind, new nuclear, solar and hydrogen, whilst supporting the production

Mrs Michelle Biden v Waverley Borough Council [2022] EWCA Civ 442  Macur, Asplin and Coulston L.JJ 1 April 2022   The Court of Appeal has held that a local authority, when

Croydon London Borough Council (Appellant) v Kalonga (Respondent) [2022] UKSC 7 Local Government analysis: The Supreme Court has held that to obtain a possession order of any secure tenancy during a fixed

Croydon London Borough Council (Appellant) v Kalonga (Respondent) [2022] UKSC 7 Anneli Robins appeared as junior counsel for the tenant Respondent. Read the full e-flash here, covering the result of

Following the recent storms that have hit record levels within the UK, many people have been affected. One of the most common issues experienced is that of trees falling or

Minott v Cambridge City Council [2022] EWCA Civ 159 Court of Appeal Underhill, Lewison, Macur LLJ 18 February 2022   The Court of Appeal has held that when a housing authority – having

Introduction Large greenfield housing developments are reported to be worsening car dependency, at a time of a climate emergency and contrary to National Planning Policy. The Building Car Dependency report

The Police have a Duty to Protect the Public, but what about Protecting Me? Charlotte Crocombe, 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square 01 February 2022   In Tindall v Chief Constable

Kent County Council v P & Anor [2022] EWCOP 3.   Court of Protection rules that health and welfare proceedings should be opened to the public despite ongoing police investigations into neglect

A Comparison of Singapore and Hong Kong’s Third-Party Funding Regimes to England and Australia Click here to read the article For any enquiries or if you would like

A Comparison of Singapore and Hong Kong’s Third-Party Funding Regimes to England and Australia An article written by Caroline Kenny QC, a member of 4-5's International Arbitration

By Simon Randle and Vivienne Sedgley  Click here to read the full article 

In this analysis, first published by Lexis®PSL's expert panel on 25 November 2021, written by Ian Peacock and Anneli Robins a full case

Kensquare Limited v Mary Adwoa Akyaa Boakye [2021] EWCA Civ 1725 Newey, Stuart-Smith and Andrews L.JJ   The Court of Appeal has held that the presumption time is not of the

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In advance of COP26 starting on Sunday, Nikesh Pandit, regulatory barrister at 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square, and Alessia de Quincey, solicitor advocate at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP, have

4-5 Housing Eflash   Coronavirus Act 2020 (Residential Tenancies and Notices) (Amendment and Suspension) (England) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021/994) In response to the Covid 19 pandemic, by Coronavirus Act 2020, Sch.29, the Government implemented an

Planning Reform: Wholesale changes put on hold Simon Randle and Vivienne Sedgley Click here to read the full article

Love thy neighbour? A sad story of neighbours at war When a serious dispute arises between neighbours, it can quickly result in them going ‘to war’ with eachother.

Planning to improve the environment: The Environment Bill Simon Randle and Vivienne Sedgley Click here to read the full article.

Direct award of government contract to 'Public First' unlawful: R (on the application of Good Law Project Ltd) v Minister for the Cabinet Office [2021] EWHC 1569 (TCC). Siân

Permission granted in judicial review challenge to antibody test procurement: Good Law Project v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Defendant) and Abingdon Health (Interested Party) [2021] EWHC 844 (TCC).

HMO Landlords Face Unlimited Fines Under New Fire Regulations Landlords and managing agents of houses in multiple occupation (HMO) could face unlimited fines under new measures to be included in

Ngnoguem v Milton Keynes Council [2021] EWCA Civ 396   In Ngnoguem v Milton Keynes Council [2021] EWCA Civ 396 the Court of Appeal held that a late review decision is not merely a

“You don’t have the votes!” Challenging political election results in England & Wales Tanveer Qureshi and Katharine Elliot, 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square 1. Imagine. The

‘NO GO’ FOR OFFSHORE WIND FARM DCO Simon Randle and Vivienne Sedgley 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square Summary A local resident has successfully challenged the Secretary of

The Pre-Election Period or Purdah By Sappho Dias and Rupert Beloff, 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square The pre-election period, or purdah, is a time of heightened sensitivity in respect

In R(Minott) v. Cambridge City Council [2021] EWHC 211 (Admin), the High Court held that unlawful occupation of homelessness temporary accommodation is not normal residence and therefore cannot establish a

Tanveer Qureshi has written an article addressing the financial sector’s response to modern slavery in light of the UK Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner’s report. Click here

Incapacious respondents to closure order proceedings: Ealing LBC v M How should the Magistrates' Court guarantee fair participation by incapacitous respondents to closure order proceedings? Siân

In Taylor v. Slough BC [2020] EWHC 3520 (Ch), the High Court held that in possession proceedings brought by a local authority, a breach of the public sector equality duty ("

CHRISTOPHER BAKER defends the interpretation and operation of a local authority’s housing allocation scheme in the Court of Appeal, in relation to an applicant in statutorily overcrowded accommodation.

Trump’s challenges to the US election: What would happen here?   In light of the recent challenges to the US presidential election, Richard Price OBE QC and Vivienne

Ms Kaltun Bullale v City of Westminster Council [2020] EWCA Civ 1587 Court of Appeal 25 November 2020 Before Bean, King & Lewis LJJ   Ian Peacock and Anneli Robins of 4-5 Gray&rsquo

Mr Toby Vanhegan appeared for the appellant in the High Court.     The appellant is 29 years old with mental health issues. In July 2019 he had to

Current law regarding local authority change of governance referendums, including in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. By Timothy Straker QC and Katharine Elliot, 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square To

Luton Community Housing Limited v Durdana [2020] EWCA Civ 445; March 26, 2020 McMahon v Watford Borough Council & Kiefer v Hertsmere Borough Council [2020] EWCA Civ 497; [2020] PTSR 1217; April 8, 2020 In his review of the

Alexandra Sidossis, Rosalee Dorfman Mohajer and Amrit Kaur Dhanoa consider the new regulations created on Sunday 27 September 2020 and which came into effect today, Monday 28 September 2020. The

The Master of the Rolls has distributed the overall arrangements for possession proceedings in England and Wales   Following the lifting of the stay on possession proceedings on 20 September 2020, the

Nikesh Pandit, member of 4-5’s Regulatory, Professional Discipline and Business Crime team, and Kristen DiLemmo, financial regulation associate at White & Case LLP, co-author article on the often

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Local Authority Powers: Coronavirus Update 'Part 2A Public Health Orders Jonathan Manning and Siân McGibbon   As the UK emerges from lockdown, and as local spikes start to

Click here to read the full article.

Planning reform: The Prime Minister's proposals Simon Randle, Vivienne Sedgley and Iulia Saran   The Prime Minister has announced reforms under the heading “Build, build, build”. This

The nuts and bolts of Employment Law during COVID-19: a webinar series tackling employment law issues in the context of the pandemic   4-5 Gray’s Inn Square presents

Coronavirus has affected the UK property market in a number of ways Rea Murray and Philippa Seal 4-5 Gray's Inn Square   Click here to read the full article.

Planning reform: A New Era Simon Randle, Vivienne Sedgley and Iulia-Claudia Şaran   Click here to read the full article.

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Sunday trading and outside service of food and drink. Simon Randle and Vivienne Sedgley   Click here to read full article.

Forethoughts @ 4-5 Virtual Mediation vs. Virtual Arbitration in the COVID-19 era.   Click here to watch    

“Tax Investigations and prosecutions – Post Covid” A joint initiative between Bird & Bird and 4-5 Gray's Inn Square The first in a series of seminars jointly

Simon Randle, Vivienne Sedgley and Katharine Elliot analyse government measures to restart the housing market and how they impact on the planning system. The Housing Secretary published a plan to

Christopher Baker successfully defends a Judicial Review claim challenging the operation of a local authority’s housing allocation scheme in relation to an applicant in statutorily overcrowded accommodation.  

Compulsory Purchase in the time of Coronavirus – an update Simon Randle, Vivienne Sedgley & Katharine Elliot   Click here to read.

PLANNING AND CORONAVIRUS: AN UPDATE Simon Randle and Katharine Elliot 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square   On 13 May 2020, the Housing Secretary made a statement setting out in greater detail

PLANNING AND RE-STARTING THE HOUSING MARKET Simon Randle and Vivienne Sedgley 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square     Click here to read.  

Homelessness Law & Practice: Covid-19 Update The Covid-19 pandemic poses unique and urgent risks to the homeless population. Siân McGibbon examines the key measures which have been

In the final article in this series of 3, Regulating the Front Line, Richard Price OBE QC, Vivienne Sedgley and Rosalee Dorfman Mohajer discuss the indemnities in place for clinical negligence

ARTICLE TWO: Regulating the Front Line: Covid-19 and Healthcare Regulation. Richard Price OBE QC and Rosalee Dorfman Mohajer. In the second article in this series of 3, Regulating the Front Line,

Annette Cafferkey discusses the case of Arkin v Marshall which is due to be heard by the Court of Appeal tomorrow (April 30).  "Have housing possession cases

Regulating the Front Line: Covid-19 and Healthcare Regulation. By: Richard Price OBE QC and Rosalee Dorfman Mohajer. In the first article in this series of 3, Regulating the Front Line,

Residential Possession Proceedings: Coronavirus Lockdown By: Andrew Dymond     Click here to read: Residential Possession Proceedings article. 

Local Authorities’ other enforcement powers - Coronavirus Q&A By Jonathan Manning and Siân McGibbon   Click here to read: Coronavirus Q&A 

Introduction   This note is intended to assist local authorities when considering their Care Act 2014 duties following the Coronavirus Act 2020 (“The Act”) coming into force on 3 March 2020[1]. The

Ian Peacock and Sián McGibbon have written an article for Arena Magazine's January 2020 edition which looks at 'The Role of the Electoral Commission in Ensuring ‘Intelligibility

It could easily have been another Grenfell Tower. On Friday, 15 November 2019, over 100 people were forced to flee The Cube in Bolton, Greater Manchester, after a fire broke out and

Introduction On 19 July 2019, His Honour Judge Dight gave judgment in the case of Darren Grimes v The Electoral Commission, an appeal against a £20,000 financial penalty imposed upon Mr Grimes

“Mediation is not just about one side getting what they want. That is a misconception...” HHJ Catherine Newman QC.   I am regularly appointed to mediate disputes about

R (Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants) v Secretary of State for the Home Department; Interveners: (1) Residential Landlords Association (2) Equality and Human Rights Commission (3) Liberty [2019] EWHC 452 (Admin); March 1, 2019

Forward v Aldwyck Housing Group Limited [2019] EWCA Civ 1334; July 29, 2019 This case note discusses Forward v Aldwyck Housing Group Limited and the legal implications of breaching the s149 Equality Act 2010 (EA)

R (on the application of DA and others) (Appellants) v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Respondent); and R (on the application of DS and others) (Appellants) v Secretary

by John McCafferty, Clara Zang and Rosalee Dorfman Mohajer Introduction This article considers the caselaw relating to the prohibition of false statements about another candidate in Council and Parliamentary

Colin Manning - Mediator We all know, don’t we, that parties in dispute cannot be compelled to engage in mediation. As a general proposition, that is correct.

Timothy Straker QC & Amrit Kaur Dhanoa Electoral Law in the UK has become complex, voluminous and fragmented. Following much debate on the subject, and having monitored the

  Christopher Baker and Rea Murray of 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square secured a landmark victory in the Court of Appeal for an Orthodox Jewish, charitable housing association, successfully

Samuels v Birmingham City Council Supreme Court Lady Hale, President, Lord Carnwath, Lady Black, Lord Lloyd-Jones, Lord Kitchin [2019] UKSC 28 12 June 2019   The Supreme Court has held that when assessing the

We are delighted to share part 3 of our 3-part toolkit and road map, designed to assist public bodies, organisations, individuals and their respective lawyers

In London and Quadrant Housing Trust v Patrick [2019] EWHC 1263 the High Court dismissed an appeal in which the appellant, Mr Patrick, contended that it was wrong to make a possession

We are delighted to share part 2 of our 3-part toolkit and road map, designed to assist public bodies, organisations, individuals and their respective lawyers

  We are delighted to share part 1 of our 3-part toolkit and road map, designed to assist public bodies, organisations, individuals and their respective lawyers

Rea Murray writes for the Discrimination Law Association, including case summary of R (Z and others) v (1) Hackney LBC and (2) Agudas Israel Housing Association [2019] EWHC 139

Christopher Baker and Rea Murray of 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square secured a landmark victory in the Divisional Court for an Orthodox Jewish, charitable housing association accused of unlawful

The Homes Fit for Human Habitation Act is on the statute book. But what is it for? What does it do? And will it work? Karen Buck MP, who guided

An arbitration agreement binds formal signatories to a contract. We all know that parties’ consent is the foundation of any international arbitration. Article II of the New York Convention