Monthly Archives: October 2024


Farrar’s Building announces the passing of Michael Lewer KC CBE

Published: 25/10/2024 | News

Farrar’s Building is saddened to learn of the death of Michael Lewer KC CBE. Michael was born on the 1 March 1993, attending Tonbridge School and Oriel College, Oxford. He was called to the Bar by Gray’s Inn in 1958 and took silk in 1983, being made a Bencher of Gray’s Inn in 1992. Michael […]

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John Brown successfully defends claim arising out of an accident on a building site in 4 day High Court trial

Published: 22/10/2024 | News

John Brown recently acted for the successful Second Defendant in the case of Jones v Persimmon Homes & Macob Scaffolding [2024] EWHC 2957 (TCC). John was instructed by Huw Edwards of Kennedys Law LLP. The claim against the Second Defendant was dismissed after a 4 day trial on the issue of liability only heard before […]

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WEBINAR: Contractual Indemnities

Published: 17/10/2024 | Webinars

Date: 15 October 2024 @ 16:30 Duration: 1 hour Presenter: Tom Emslie-Smith In our latest webinar, Tom Emslie-Smith will provide an overview of the issues arising in claims under contractual indemnity clauses. This webinar will be of particular interest to practitioners handling personal injury and property damage claims, to include employer’s liability, construction site and […]

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The Employment Rights Bill 2024

Published: 11/10/2024 | News

The Employment Team at Farrar’s Building were waiting on tenterhooks for this 150 page Bill to be published yesterday. It will of course take some time for employers, unions and legal practitioners to map the full implications of the proposals. It may also be subject to amendment during the legislative process. For the present time, […]

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Farrar’s Finalists at Personal Injury Awards 2024

Published: 09/10/2024 | News

We are delighted to announce that our ESG commitments have been recognised for the second year in a row, this time for the ‘Personal Injury Awards 2024’. This finalist shortlisting follows our previous submission in 2023, in which we were announced winners of the ‘Best ESG Campaign’ in the Personal Injury Awards. This recognition highlights how Chambers are […]

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Welcome to our new Pupils

Published: 07/10/2024 | News

We are delighted to welcome today, our new pupils Katriona King and Michael Williams, who join the expanding team here at Farrar’s Building. For more information on pupillage at Farrar’s, please refer to our website.

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Farrar’s Building welcomes Alicia Harrison

Published: 01/10/2024 | News

As we continue our journey of growth and transition, we are delighted to welcome Alicia Harrison to Farrar’s Building. Alicia, who joins us as a Probationary Tenant, has a wealth of experience in Chambers’ core practice areas, particularly personal injury and clinical negligence. She has represented clients in a range of civil matters, including road […]

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