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Tom Bourne-Arton successful in having case directed to the Attorney-General
Tom Bourne-Arton was recently successful in having a case directed to the Attorney-General to consider whether to commence contempt of court proceedings pursuant to CPR 81 – following a successful application for permission to enforce costs following the Claimant’s discontinuance on the basis that the claim was fundamentally dishonest. The case involved a road traffic […]
read moreHoward Cohen features on Radio 4’s Today programme
On Friday 17th June 2016, Howard Cohen was interviewed by Justin Webb on Radio 4’s flagship Today programme about fighting dishonest compensation claims. Media interest in this topic arose following Howard’s involvement in a seminar organised by the Institute of Psychiatry (part of King’s College, London) entitled, “Liars, Cheats and Malingerers.” The purpose of the […]
read moreProbate Guide – Challenging the formal validity of Wills
Challenging the formal validity of Wills The validity of a Will can be challenged on any of the following grounds: A failure to adhere to proper formalities Lack of testamentary capacity Lack of knowledge / approval Undue influence Fraud Forgery This guide shall limit its consideration to the first of these grounds, relating to the […]
read moreChristopher Quinlan QC to lead a review of the BHA Disciplinary Panel following Jim Best appeal
Christopher Quinlan QC has been appointed to lead a review of the structure, composition and operation of the British Horse Racing (BHA) Disciplinary Panel, Appeal Board and Licensing Committee. The decision comes in the wake of the decision in the Jim Best appeal. The BHA announced today that it will be taking the measures in […]
read moreAidan O’Brien chairs Rugby Football Union Competition Appeal Panel
Aidan O’Brien recently chaired a competition appeal panel relating to breaches of Rugby Football Union Regulations 13.6.12(c) (providing false or misleading information on a Match Result Sheet) and 14.2.2 (selecting players without Effective Registration). Aidan was appointed as a Judicial Panel Member for the Rugby Football Union in 2014. His role involves adjudicating on disciplinary […]
read moreEmma Sole is successful in Employment Costs Application
At a recent Preliminary Hearing in an Employment Claim, Emma Sole succeeded in a costs application against a Claimant. The Claimant, who had been represented throughout, presented a claim for an unfair dismissal on the basis that the requisite two year service was satisfied by his having been employed by two “associated employers” and a […]
read moreHuw Davies successful in Manual Handling Claim
Huw Davies was recently in a manual handling claim. He defended the Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service in the case of Keen v Oxfordshire County Council. The claim brought by a trainee fire officer in relation to injuries sustained whilst undergoing training in the use of fire hoses and ladders. In a common sense judgment […]
read moreGeoffrey Williams QC succeeds for the SRA at the Solicitor’s Disciplinary Tribunal
In a recent case at the Solicitor’s Disciplinary Tribunal (SDT) allegations were made against Mr John Malins a former partner of a substantial London firm. He was represented by Leading Counsel. Geoffrey Williams QC represented Solicitor’s Regulation Authority (SRA). Mr Malins had created a Notice of Funding & a covering letter in civil proceedings about […]
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