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R (on the Application of Tortoise Media) v Conservative and Unionist Party [2023] EWHC 3088 (Admin)

Tortoise Media’s application for permission for judicial review against the Conservative Party has been refused by the High Court following an oral renewal hearing. The judgment

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ADR: Halsey superseded by Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil Borough Council

Churchill v Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council [2023] EWCA Civ 1416, a decision of the Court of Appeal, issued on November 29, 2023, saw the Court unanimously overrule the seminal decision in

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4-5 Gray’s Inn Square Selected for Prestigious Barristers Legal Services Framework

We are pleased to announce our selection to the Barristers Legal Services Framework, secured by the London Boroughs' Legal Alliance (LBLA). 4-5 Gray's Inn Square joins 23

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Charles Foster represents Care not Killing in Right to Death case

4-5's Charles Foster represents Care Not Killing, who are intervening in the case of Karsai v Hungary at the European Court of Human Rights. The applicant, Daniel

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Financial watchdog fines Equifax Ltd £11 million for role in one of the largest cyber security breaches in history

Nikesh Pandit acts for FCA in enforcement action concerning one of the largest cyber security breaches in history. The enforcement action, which resulted in an £11 million fine

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Judgment given in important Privy Council appeal from the Supreme Court of Mauritius

This week, the Judicial Committee handed down judgment in Surendra Dayal (Appellant) v Pravind Kumar Jugnauth and 5 others (Respondents) [2023] UKPC 37, an appeal from the Supreme Court of Mauritius.

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Glaser and Miller v Atay [2023] EWHC 2539 (KB)

In the High Court Appeal of Glaser and Miller v Atay, before Turner J, Jacqueline Perry KC and Alexander Bunzl successfully represented the Defendant, Ms. Atay. The Claimants,

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David Hoffman represents North End House in dispute over alleged noise nuisance involving two millionaire feuding neighbours

David acted for the landlord of North End House, a gated art deco block in West Kensington, in the trial of a claim by one flat-owner, Sergey Grazhdankin,

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4-5 Gray’s Inn Square Top Ranked in Legal 500

We are delighted with our Legal 500 rankings in the 2024 directory and would like to take the opportunity to thank our clients and contacts for their feedback, which

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Chambers welcomes its 2023-24 Pupils

Chambers warmly welcomes our newest intake of pupils, Ilana Hirschberg and Benedict Scantlebury. During 12 months of pupillage, each pupil will sit with our pupil supervisors to experience Chambers

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Glenn Campbell joins 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

4-5 is pleased to welcome Glenn Campbell as a full member of chambers.  Glenn has a well established and excellent reputation in his fields of practice, which

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The Brook House Inquiry Report published

The inquiry found that a toxic culture persisted at Brook House between April and August 2017, and calls for significant reforms to immigration detention. In particular, the inquiry found

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DIFC COURT OF APPEAL OFFERS GUIDANCE ON COMMON ISSUES IN CONSTRUCTION DISPUTES.

A partial indication of the value of construction disputes in Dubai can be seen by recent figures which show that the Dubai International Financial Centre (’DIFC’)

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Alexander Bunzl presents to Vardags on financial remedies

Alexander Bunzl presented to Vardags on financial remedies - to access a copy of the presentation see:

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Alexander Bunzl succeeded in an appeal, arguing the Respondent should not have been represented by someone with a power of attorney

Alexander Bunzl has represented the Appellant successfully in a county court appeal. The Respondent had been represented at the first hearing by someone acting under a power of

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Iulia Şaran appointed to the Attorney General’s London C Panel of Junior Counsel

We are delighted to announce that Iulia Şaran has been appointed to the Attorney General’s C Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown. Members of

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Dartmoor National Park wild camping appeal win - Tim Straker KC and Vivienne Sedgley

4-5's Tim Straker KC, Head of Chambers and Vivienne Sedgley have successfully represented Devon County Council in their appeal to reverse the decision made

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Max Shephard and Elizabeth Nicholls appointed to the Government of the Virgin Islands Panel Counsel

Chambers is delighted to announce that the Government of the Virgin Islands, acting through the Attorney General’s Chambers in the British Virgin Islands, have appointed Max

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Highways in a climate crisis

4-5 Gray's Inn Square's Vivienne Sedgley and Simon Randle have put together the attached update "Highways in a climate crisis" following the

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High Court (Admin) confirms that the Conservative Party is not susceptible to judicial review. Court rejects Tortoise Media’s application for permission to apply for JR. 

The High Court (Admin) has refused Tortoise Media’s application for permission to apply for judicial review of the Conservative Party's decision to refuse to provide

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Moge v Ealing [2023] EWCA Civ  - Toby Vanhegan and Stephanie Lovegrove

Moge v. London Borough of Ealing [2023] EWCA Civ     Mr Toby Vanhegan and Ms Stephanie Lovegrove appeared for the appellant in the

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Supreme Court maintains civil standard of proof in applications for Gang Injunctions following representations from Jonathan Manning and Charlotte Crocombe

The Supreme Court unanimously confirms that neither the decision of the House of Lords in R (McCann) v Crown Court at Manchester [2003] 1 AC 787 nor Article 6(1) of the ECHR

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Saudi Centre For Commercial Arbitration 2023 Rules

Established in 2014, the Saudi Centre for Commercial Arbitration (SCCA) recently published their revised 2023 SCCA Arbitration Rules. The 2023 SCCA Arbitration Rules, were first adopted on 1 May 2023, and apply to

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Timothy Straker KC and Imogen Sadler appeared in the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council in an appeal from the Supreme Court of Mauritius.

Tim Straker KC, Head of Chambers and Imogen Sadler of 4-5 Gray's Inn Square  appeared in the Judicial Committee of the

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Tanveer Qureshi of 4-5 Grays Inn Square is appointed as an investigator by Cyprus’ Independent Authority against Corruption

LONDON, 23 June – 4-5 Grays Inn Square, the leading civil, public, and commercial law chambers is proud to announce that Cyprus’ National Anti-Corruption Committee has appointed Tanveer

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Rowena Wisniewska Sethi represents the Nursing and Midwifery Council at a 6 day substantive hearing resulting in a striking off order

Rowena Wisniewska Sethi recently represented the Nursing and Midwifery Council at a 6 day substantive hearing resulting in a striking off order for misconduct including dishonesty. For further details

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Arran Dowling-Hussey secures permission for his client to act again as a Director in hearing at Birmingham County Court

Arran Dowling-Hussey appeared at Birmingham County Court, securing permission for his client to act again as a director. Under s.17 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986, within the

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Anneli Robins

It is with the utmost sadness that 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square announces the death of our dear colleague Anneli Robins, who passed away after a long

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Thomas Walsh joins 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

Thomas practices across all of Chambers’ main areas of expertise, with a particular emphasis on housing, property, public, regulatory and commercial disputes.   Before coming to

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4-5 Gray’s Inn Square welcomes two new tenants

Chambers is delighted to announce that Alexander Bunzl and Kaykay Marivate have accepted offers of tenancy upon the conclusion of their probationary tenancies. We wish

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4-5 Gray’s Inn Square welcomes three new Academic Panel members

4-5 Gray's Inn Square Chambers are delighted to welcome three new members to our Academic Panel. Charlotte O'Brien and Alice Welsh join Chambers from

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Rupert Beloff appointed to the Lawn Tennis Association’s Judicial Panel

Rupert Beloff has been appointed as a member of the independent Judicial Panel of the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). Members of the Judicial Panel are appointed to form

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Paul Cohen and Amrit Dhanoa sit down to debate, test and debunk ChatGPT and explore it’s possible uses, limitations and capabilities within ADR and arbitration

 Episode 1 #FOTA Video Cast is here! Watch the full episode: https://opus2.co/3OffRdQ Paul Cohen and Amrit Kaur Dhanoa sit down to debate, test and debunk

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Dr Arun Kasi joins the Shipping Team at 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

We are delighted that Dr. Arun Kasi joins the team at 4-5 Gray's Inn Square. Dr Kasi is an established transferring lawyer from Malaysia and holds

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Jonathan Manning and Charlotte Crocombe  successfully defend an application for an injunction under Part 4 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009.

Jonathan Manning and Charlotte Crocombe  have successfully defended an application for an injunction under Part 4 of the Policing and Crime Act 2009. The application was

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Jayesh Jotangia successfully assists with Plastic Surgeon’s General Medical Council’s (GMC) CESR appeal.

Jayesh Jotangia represented a doctor who applied through the GMC’s Certificate of Eligibility for Specialist Registration (CESR) application process in the faculty of Plastic Surgery. Having

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Tanveer Qureshi achieves a Not Guilty verdict in electoral malpractice case

Tanveer Qureshi achieved a Not Guilty verdict in a week-long trial involving allegations of electoral malpractice. A jury took less than 3 hours to find elected councillor and leader

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Iulia Saran represents a registered mental health nurse in an Article 2 ECHR inquest regarding the death in custody of a prisoner

4-5 Gray’s Inn Square medical regulatory counsel Iulia Saran represented a registered mental health nurse in an Article 2 ECHR inquest regarding the death in custody of

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Jacqueline Perry KC secures over £340k in damages in fatal medical negligence case

At the recent multi-track trial heard over several days before His Honour Judge Murch, the Defendant, Professor Gorog a Cardiac Consultant, was found to have been negligent in

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Jayesh Jotangia on behalf of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), concludes a 6-day Fitness to Practise hearing against a Podiatrist

Jayesh Jotangia, instructed by Vicky Lankester of Kingsley Napley representing the HCPC, convinced the HCPTS Tribunal to make findings of misconduct, dishonesty and lack of competence against a

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Leonora Riesenburg becomes a Chartered Arbitrator

We are pleased to announce that Leonora Reisenburg, who joined Chambers in January 2023 has achieved Chartered status with the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. (CIArb)

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Max Shephard appears in case where medical professionals found to be helping drug cheats

Doping, tampering, and allegations of fraud. Max Shephard appears in a case where elite Kenyan athletes found to be assisted by someone with considerable medical knowledge to commit

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A Practical Guide to Succession to Social Housing Tenancies

Out now! Stephanie Lovegrove’s latest book, A Practical Guide to Succession to Social Housing Tenancies is now available to buy. The book provides a comprehensive

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Tanveer Qureshi instructed in Health and Safety Sentencing hearing

Tanveer Qureshi was instructed at the sentence hearing by Mike Appleby of Fisher Scoggins Water. H&S sentences are primarily financial and usually based on a company

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[2023] EWCA Civ 308 Birmingham City Council v Bravington

Court of Appeal  Moylan, Newey and Arnold LJ 22 March 2023 The Court of Appeal has held that local authorities can rely on s.233, Local Government Act 1972 (the “1972

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Nikesh Pandit concludes complex dishonesty proceedings

Nikesh Pandit instructed by Laura Ryan of Kingsley Napley represented the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in fitness to practice Tribunal proceedings involving complex allegations of dishonest

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HSE new residential high-rise building regulations following the Grenfell Tower fire.

Stronger regulation of residential buildings has followed the 2017 Grenfell Tower fire. The Building Safety Act 2022 introduced the Building Safety Regulator which is part of the Health and Safety

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Timothy Straker KC and Vivienne Sedgley speak at the LLG Elections Conference 2023

Timothy Straker KC and Vivienne Sedgley spoke about ‘Voter ID: Pitfalls and Practicalities’ at the LLG Elections Conference on Friday 24 February 2023.   4-5 Gray's Inn

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Glenn Campbell has passed the examination for qualification as a Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association

Glenn Campbell has passed the examination for qualification as a Fellow of the Agricultural Law Association.  The ALA is the UK’s largest inter-professional organisation devoted

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Charles Foster defends surgeon in 12 day MPTS disciplinary case

Charles Foster, instructed by Gareth Gibson of Weightmans, represented Mr Camilo Valero, a Consultant Surgeon in Norwich, who damaged the common bile ducts of two patients while undertaking

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Property Service Charge Webinar January 2023 Presentation Materials

Stephanie Lovegrove and Annette Cafferkey delivered an update via webinar to attendees on the 17th January, covering: The type of costs items that may arise under a lease

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Ian Peacock puts on an ‘impressive display’ in the Administrative Court - [2023] EWHC 30 (Admin)

The court considered the extent to which applicants in the statutory reasonable preference classes can be excluded from an authority's housing register.  Ian's argument is

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Ian Peacock Successful in the Administrative Court - [2022] EWHC 3185 (Admin)

The claimant had been evacuated as a result of the Grenfell Tower fire and rehoused. He wished to move from his new accommodation. The court rejected arguments that

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Selena Jones successfully represents the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)

Selena Jones represented the Health and Care Professions Council ("HCPC") in a case against a Paramedic who failed to provide appropriate life support to a member

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Keep it Civil! Jonathan Manning and Charlotte Crocombe to argue in the Supreme Court that gang injunctions should retain the civil standard of proof

Next week, Jonathan Manning and Charlotte Crocombe of 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square will appear in the Supreme Court, instructed by Birmingham City Council, in the case

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Iulia Saran represents Doctor in fitness to practise proceedings

The GMC instigated fitness to practise proceedings against Dr D for dishonestly attending work when she should have been self-isolating due to displaying COVID-19 symptoms, and for attempting

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Rowena Wisniewska Sethi represents the Nursing and Midwifery Council at three Substantive Suspension Order review hearings.

Rowena Wisniewska Sethi recently represented the Nursing and Midwifery Council at three Substantive Suspension Order review hearings.   Two hearings resulted in the suspension orders being extended and

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Property service charge webinar December 2022 - presentation materials

Stephanie Lovegrove and Annette Cafferkey delivered an update via webinar to attendees on the 14th December on Statutory Preconditions to Recovery and the Structure of a lease and

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Principle 12: The FCA new Consumer Duty—pensions impact

In her new article for Lexis Nexis,  Rowena Rowena Wisniewska Sethi looks at Principle 12: The FCA new Consumer Duty—pensions impact, including: What

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Iulia Saran represents Nursing and Midwifery Council

The NMC Fitness to Practise Committee found that a registered nurse lacked competence and had dishonestly tried to cover up one of her mistakes. At the end of

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Italy—Bank’s Shareholder challenges Temporary Administration (Corneli v European Central Bank)

EU Law analysis: The European General Court (EGC) annulled a decision by the European Central Bank (ECB) to place Banca Carige SpA in temporary administration. The ECB raised

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Jonathan Manning to speak at Social Housing Law Association Annual Conference 2022

Jonathan Manning will be speaking at this year’s SHLA Annual Conference. Jonathan will be speaking on Social Housing, Public Law; the challenges, the response and what

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From Covid Bounce Back Loan Fraud to Cryptoassets

The Investigations and Resolutions team at leading Chambers 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square predicts key trends in Corporate Crime And Financial Investigations.  Public

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Jasraj Sanghera joins Chambers

We would like to congratulate Jasraj Sanghera who has successfully completed his pupillage. Jasraj is now a full tenant with 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square and he

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Vivienne Sedgley has concluded a 3 week planning Inquiry concerning a controversial 49.9MW solar farm over a 130 hectare site in the Hertsmere Green Belt

Vivienne Sedgley has concluded a 3 week planning Inquiry concerning a controversial 49.9MW solar farm over a 130 hectare site in the Hertsmere Green Belt. The appeal has been recovered

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Court of Appeal grants permission to appeal in Zaman v Waltham Forest

Permission for a second appeal in Zaman v Waltham Forest has been granted by Arnold LJ. The case raises important points of principle regarding the lawfulness of the

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New Chambers and Partners rankings highlight commitment to excellent client service

The recent rankings in Chambers and Partners highlight some of our key practice areas, with rankings in Social Housing (Top Tier) in London and the Midlands Circuit, Mediators,

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Jonathan Rose successfully overturns conviction in criminal proceedings.

Following a referral by the CCRC to the Court of Appeal Jonathan Rose successfully overturned his client’s 2004 conviction, following the co defendant’s successful appeal

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Appointed Representatives: The enhanced regime following lessons from Greensill Capital

Following publication of the Treasury Select Committee’s report in 2021 on Lessons from Greensill Capital, the TSC made a series of recommendations for the FCA and HM

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FT reports on the latest developments in the US$15billion arbitration case against Malaysia

In a follow up to its article in July, The Financial Times has reported on the latest developments in Paul Cohen and Elisabeth Mason's historic US$15 billion

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Legal 500 rankings 2023 for 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

4-5 Gray’s Inn Square has maintained its top tier status in Social Housing (London), as well as being ranked in Local Government, Dispute Resolution (Mediators), Elections,

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The Government’s new plan for growth and investment reform

The mini-budget announcements included a new plan to promote rapid development in certain "Investment Zones", through targeted planning reform and tax incentives. Simon Randle and Vivienne

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Environmental Pollution & Inquests - What Might the Future Hold?

In December 2020, Southwark Coroner Philip Barlow made legal history when he found that air pollution had made a ‘material contribution’ to the death of a nine-year

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FROM HOLOGRAMS TO ROBOT ARBITRATORS – NEW CONFERENCE LOOKS AT TECH IN ARBITRATION

“Now, Next, Later” – 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square hosts inaugural Future of Technology in Arbitration (FOTA) conference Leading chambers 4-5 Gray’s Inn

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Fabjola Aruci joins Chambers

We would like to extend our congratulations to Fabjola Aruci who has successfully completed her pupillage and will become a tenant at 4-5 Gray's

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The FCA New Consumer Duty

Wendy Saunders of Lewis Silkin and Rowena Wisniewska Sethi of 4-5 Gray’s Inn Square have published an article on the FCA new Consumer Duty and Principle 12:

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Helen McAteer and Thomas Francis appointed to Attorney General Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown

We are pleased to share that Helen McAteer has been elevated to the Attorney General's B Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown. We are also

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Nikesh Pandit and Raoul Colvile achieve outcome with the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority in relation to regulated corporate and trust services provider

Nikesh Pandit and Raoul Colvile were instructed by the Isle of Man Financial Services Authority (IOMFSA) to assist in the investigation and early settlement of this matter relating

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Mediation - The power to settle

Following the Government’s proposals for mandatory mediation for claims under £10,000, all those involved in legal disputes will be reminded of the power that mediation has

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Bounce Back Loan Fraud: A snapshot

There has been widespread speculation regarding the level of fraud arising from the government’s COVID Bounce Back Loan Scheme and the projected statistics make for grim

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Know all about mediation?

I heard Lady Justice Asplin speak at a meeting a few weeks ago. Many of the points that she raised really resonated with me. Mediation is not peripheral,

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New Balance/Parents Group launched

4-5 Gray's Inn Square has launched an internal group for working parents. The Balance/Parents Group is a forum for discussing gender balance and parenting

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Damian Falkowski acts for sculptor who created the iconic Bull statue in Birmingham’s Bull Ring

4-5 Gray's Inn Square's Damian Falkowski acted for Laurence Broderick, the renowned sculptor, in a £5 million court battle with his sons. Laurence Broderick, one of

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Nikesh Pandit delivers modern slavery webinar

4-5 regulatory barrister Nikesh Pandit delivered a  webinar on modern slavery with Professor Jan Bebbington, Director of the Pentland Centre for Sustainability in Business at Lancaster

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U35 Lloyd Marine and Energy Insurance Group

4-5 Gray's Inn Square were delighted to sponsor the U35 Lloyd Marine and Energy Insurance Group summer ball on Thursday 15th July 2022. Special congratulations to Amie

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12 July - Electoral Law Forum

4-5 Gray's Inn Square is pleased to host the Electoral Law Forum today in Chambers, chaired by Timothy Straker QC. Today’s meeting brings together experts

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The Financial Times reported on the latest development in Paul Cohen and Elisabeth Mason’s historic US$15 billion arbitration case for the heirs to the Sultan of Sulu against Malaysia.

The Financial Times reported on the latest development in Paul Cohen and Elisabeth Mason's historic US$15 billion arbitration case for the heirs to the Sultan of Sulu

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4-5 Gray’s Inn Square sponsors U35 Lloyd’s Marine and Energy Insurance Group black tie dinner - 14th July 2022

4-5 Gray’s Inn Square Chambers are thrilled to sponsor the U35 Lloyd’s Marine and Energy Insurance Group black tie dinner 2022 on Thursday 14th July.

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4-5 Gray’s Inn Square Chambers shortlisted in the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2022

  4-5 Gray’s Inn Square Chambers is delighted to have been shortlisted in the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2022 in the category Government and third sector as:  

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Appointment as Arbitrators in bilateral disputes under European Union Trade agreements - James Bridgeman S.C and Arran Dowling-Hussey

James Bridgeman S.C and Arran Dowling-Hussey from 4-5 Gray's Inn Square's arbitration group have been listed, on 23.6.22, by the European Union (Stepping up trade agreements

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Sweet and Maxwell’s Journal of International Banking Law and Regulation - Rowena Wisniewska Sethi and Nikesh Pandit

4-5 regulatory barristers Rowena Wisniewska Sethi and Nikesh Pandit publish article in Sweet and Maxwell’s Journal of International Banking Law and Regulation on the potential environmental

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UK Covid-19 Inquiry

We are delighted to announce Amrit Kaur Dhanoa and Hannah Gardiner have been appointed to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry's legal team.

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Medical Practitioners’ Tribunal Success for Doctor Client of Iulia Saran

Iulia Şaran successfully acted for a doctor in a 7 day dishonesty trial brought by the GMC before the Medical Practitioners’ Tribunal.   The doctor was alleged

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Invitation to join the International Committee of the Bar Council as the Chair of its subcommittee for the Middle East - Thomas Francis

We would like to congratulate Tom Francis on his invitation to join the International Committee of the Bar Council as the Chair of its subcommittee for the Middle

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Housing eflash: The Queen (on the application of Cort) v. London Borough of Lambeth

The Queen (on the application of Cort) v. London Borough of Lambeth [2022] EWHC 1085 (Admin) Deputy High Court Judge Graham Wood QC 11 May, 2022 The Claimant brought a successful application

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Naveen Agnihotri - Sworn in as Recorder (4th May 2022)

We would like to congratulate Naveen Agnihotri who is being sworn in today as a Recorder at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre by the Honourable Mr

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New tenant : Rowena Wisniewska Sethi

We are delighted to welcome Rowena Wisniewska Sethi as a new tenant. Rowena has particular expertise in financial services regulation. If you would like to instruct Rowena, please

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Timothy Straker QC - Church Fenton Parish Council Election Petition

Church Fenton Parish Council Election Petition Judgment 27 April 2022. Timothy Straker QC instructed by Emyr Thomas of Sharpe Pritchard (on behalf of the Returning Officer)   Election Petition brought

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New Tenant: Ramya Nagesh

We are excited to welcome Ramya Nagesh who joins 4-5 Gray's Inn Square today! Ramya specialises in inquest, professional discipline, inquiry, business crime and general public law.

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Croydon London Borough Council (Appellant) v Kalonga (Respondent)

UKSC decides Croydon v Kalonga. Possession claim dismissed. To obtain possession of a fixed-term secure tenancy you must have and use a forfeiture or break clause.

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