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Where proceedings in the Employment Tribunal are recorded, EAT rules that a party can apply for a transcript of the recording.

Published: 27/04/2022 | News

Summary. In Kumar v MES Environmental Limited [2022] EAT 60, the EAT (HHJ Auerbach) determined that, where proceedings in the Employment Tribunal are recorded, a party can apply for a transcript of the recording using Court Form EX107 (subject to paying the appropriate fee), save that a party is not entitled to a transcript of […]

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Success for Ryan Ross in the Employment Appeal Tribunal

Published: 25/04/2022 | News

The Employment Appeal Tribunal has recently handed down judgment in Kumar v MES Environmental Limited [2022] EAT 60, where Ryan Ross represented the successful Appellant before His Honour Judge Auerbach. Acting pro bono via Advocate, Ryan was able to persuade the EAT that parties in the Employment Tribunal may, where the proceedings are audio-recorded, apply […]

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Ryan Ross Completes 25 for 25: ‘The Pro Bono Challenge’

Published: 14/04/2022 | News

In celebration and recognition of Advocate’s 25th anniversary, Ryan Ross has recently completed their “25 for 25” pro bono challenge, undertaking over 25 hours of pro bono work in the past 12 months. Ryan has made a substantial commitment to pro bono in his practice, including appearances before the Court of Appeal and Employment Appeal […]

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Farrar’s Building Welcomes James Nieto

Published: 11/04/2022 | News

Farrar’s Building are delighted to announce that James Nieto joins Chambers today. Called to the Bar in 2012, James is an experienced junior with a wide range of expertise including personal injury, property, general common law, public law, judicial review, and regulatory and disciplinary matters. James comments: “I am absolutely delighted to be joining Farrar’s […]

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Practice Direction 51ZC – ‘The Small Claims Paper Determination Pilot’

Published: 11/04/2022 | News

The 143rd Practice Direction Update has introduced a ‘Small Claims Paper Determination Pilot’, a procedure that will enable the court to direct that a small claim be determined without a hearing without requiring the agreement of the parties. This runs contrary to the current procedure in CPR 27.10 which does require such agreement. The Pilot […]

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Farrar’s Welcomes Richard Ive as its Newest Tenant

Published: 06/04/2022 | News

We are very pleased to welcome Richard Ive as a Member of Chambers, following successful completion of his third six pupillage. Richard has appeared in court regularly – both remotely and in person – in all core areas of Chambers’ work. He has particular experience in claims including road traffic accidents, credit hire and personal injury […]

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Farrar’s Building Welcomes Andrew Morse

Published: 05/04/2022 | News

Farrar’s Building are excited to announce that Andrew Morse joins Chambers today. Andrew is a specialist personal injury barrister, whose practice also spans clinical negligence, inquests, and disciplinary work. He has practiced from 30 Park Place Chambers in Cardiff for the past 20 years. Andrew is known in Chambers UK and Legal 500 for being […]

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Retirement of Patrick Harrington QC

Published: 04/04/2022 | News

Farrar’s Building announces that, with effect from 1st. April 2022, Patrick Harrington Q.C. has retired from practice at the Bar. Patrick was called to the Bar in 1973 and took silk in 1993. He sat for many years as a Recorder, and served with distinction as Leader of the Wales and Chester Circuit from 2000 […]

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