Author: Ayka Ali

An Update from Nicholas Starks: New Forms H and H1 and changes to the costs rules

Devotees of the Family Procedure Rules 2010 (FPR) will undoubtedly have been eagerly awaiting the ‘new’ costs Forms H and H1, which had been heralded by recent amendments to FPR 9.27. The new forms, wh... Continue Reading

Rebecca Cross and Malvika Jaganmohan will be taking part in ‘ Who wants to be a Family Lawyer?’ held by Women in Family Law

Rebecca Cross and Malvika Jaganmohan will be taking part in the Women in Family Law Event taking place on the 28th May at 6.30pm. Please view further details please click here. ... Continue Reading

Using documents for a collateral purpose and in separate proceedings – how likely are the courts to approve your application?

There will certainly be occasions where the use of documents disclosed in separate proceedings are useful to your case and it is desirable either to disclose these in the present case or to obtain advice o... Continue Reading

Housing in Lockdown: Avoid the pause button – how practitioners can continue to engage in effective case management during the Covid-19 pandemic

A review of the number ways Covid-19 can effect the progression and outcome of housing cases and how practitioners can continue to engage in effective case management during this challenging period. To vie... Continue Reading

Nicholas Starks appointed as a Deputy District Judge

It is with great pleasure that St Ives Chambers can announce the appointment of Nicholas Starks as a Deputy District Judge. Head of Chambers, Jeremy Weston QC, said “I am thrilled to be able to confirm t... Continue Reading

Duchy Farm Kennels Limited v Steels [2020] EWHC 1208 (QB)

Alex Pritchard-Jones appears in an important case about the effect of breaches of confidentiality clauses contained within settlement agreements. To view the article, please click here. To view the judgeme... Continue Reading

Business and Property: ToLATA Update May 2020

In this article Matthew Haynes provides an update on ToLATA. To view the article please click here.   To view Matthew Haynes profile click here. ... Continue Reading

Event: Housing in Lockdown II – 23rd April 2020

Due to the success of our last lockdown event, you are warmly invited to attend – Housing in Lockdown II. Lead by Tom Lawal, this interactive session will pick up from last week, however, should you wish... Continue Reading

Event: Resolving conflict without court: An Introduction to Dispute Resolution

Join one of the largest and most experienced Dispute Resolution teams in the country for an introduction to the different types of Dispute Resolution and the services we can offer. Dispute Resolution (‘D... Continue Reading

Case law update: Breach of Public Sector Equality Duty not an automatic bar to possession claims, Luton v Durdana [2020] EWCA Civ 445

Case law update: Breach of Public Sector Equality Duty not an automatic bar to possession claims, Luton v Durdana [2020] EWCA Civ 445 To view the case law update, click here. To view the judgement please c... Continue Reading