Who judges the Judges? Judith Trustman puts forward a case for reform

If a barrister experiences bullying from a judge are there remedies available? Who judges the judges and is there somewhere advocates can complain? In the latest edition of Counsel, Judith Trustman puts f... Continue Reading

A warm welcome to Rebecca Cross as she joins our Family law group

We are delighted to welcome Rebecca Cross as a new member of our Family (Children) and Family (Finance) groups. Her recent cases include representing a parent in a 5-day finding of fact hearing, where not ... Continue Reading

Sam Powis defends in £1m fraud case

Sam Powis defends in £1m fraud case for Talbots Solicitors.  For more information click here. ... Continue Reading

LMH v Mensah – Approved Judgement

This case reaffirms the importance of the tenancy agreement as regulating the relationship between landlord and tenant. There has been a recent trend in some areas of tenants being advised to refuse access... Continue Reading

Family (Children) Group Update – now available

The spring edition of Family Law Group Update is now available, please click here. In this edition, our Members have written articles including: Back to the Future: e-bundles (Matthew Maynard) Care Crisis... Continue Reading

Pupil Barristers blog: Gareth-Lee Smith reflects on his experience in January

Our Pupil Barristers continue to write their blog.  This month, Gareth-Lee Smith, reflects on his month focusing on criminal cases.  To read his blog, click here. ... Continue Reading

Three of our members are shortlisted for Birmingham Law Society – Barrister of the Year

We are delighted that Jeremy Weston QC, Gemma Bowes and Jason Hadden have been shortlisted for Birmingham Law Society – Barrister of the Year.  For the full listing, click here. ... Continue Reading

Housing Update: When is a breach of tenancy “relevant”? by Jane Talbot

The High Court has considered the proper interpretation of s7 Housing Act 1988 in the recent appeal in the matter of Teign Housing v Richard Lane [2018] EWHC 40 (QB). Teign Housing appealed a decision dism... Continue Reading