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Farrar’s Welcomes Richard Ive as its Newest Tenant
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 […]
read moreFarrar’s Building Welcomes Andrew Morse
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 […]
read moreRetirement of Patrick Harrington QC
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 […]
read moreShe did it!!!
A huge congratulations to our Emma Curran who has fulfilled her challenge of running 100 miles for Mind charity, in March. Emma has covered 102 miles of road in the past 31 days and raised in excess of £600! Emma says: “It has been a beautiful and uplifting experience which has pushed me to move […]
read morePaul Lewis QC successfully defends client in “The Gucci Bag Murder” trial
Following a trial lasting some 10 weeks, Paul Lewis Q.C. has secured the acquittal on all counts of a defendant in a trial that became known as “The Gucci Bag Murder.” The defendant was charged jointly with four others in a “cut-throat” defence. He faced counts of murder, manslaughter and robbery. Paul’s client was the […]
read moreInsurance law: An update from the Court of Appeal – Spire Healthcare Ltd v Royal and Sun Alliance Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 17
Earlier this year, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in the case of Spire Healthcare Ltd v Royal and Sun Alliance Ltd [2022] EWCA Civ 17. The High Court’s decision – which had been not to aggregate two sets of medical negligence claims – was overturned. The case concerned the correct approach to interpreting […]
read more100 Miles for Mind Charity in March – Half way through
Our Fees Clerk Emma Curran is now almost half way through the month, having run 75Km/46.6 miles. We are very proud to confirm she is on target to complete the full 100 miles before the end of March. This weekend, Emma decided to shake up her usual route and travelled to her home town for […]
read moreKlifa v Slater [2022] EWHC 427 (QB)
Summary In respect of a personal injury claim, England and Wales domiciled Defendants made an application requesting that the Court refuse jurisdiction and stay the claim on grounds of forum non conveniens. The application was refused. Facts The index accident occurred in France, prior to Brexit, on 28 January 2018. The First Defendant, insured by […]
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