News
We are delighted to announce that Alan Gourgey QC is this week’s Barrister of the Week in The Lawyer, following his successful representation of Tatiana Akhmedova in pursuing a £453 million divorce award against her ex-husband, Farkhad Akhmedov. The article was... Read more
Friday 7 May 2021
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Joanne Wicks KC and Daniel Petrides argue for different sides on the rent cesser point arising from this significant case. Does the concept of damage extend beyond “physical damage”? Should one start by looking at the definition of insured risk? Joanne and Daniel... Read more
Joanne Wicks KC | Daniel Petrides
Thursday 6 May 2021
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High Court of Justice
Clare Stanley KC | Lemuel Lucan-Wilson
Wednesday 5 May 2021
News
The High Court has had to grapple with the application of witness immunity and the unique examination process under section 236 Insolvency Act 1986. Witness immunity (or immunity from suit) provides that no witness, party, counsel or judge may be... Read more
Wednesday 5 May 2021
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Marcia Shekerdemian KC and Thomas Robinson discuss the new pre-pack regulations that came into force on Friday 30 April! Thomas Robinson has also written an Insolvency Commentary on this topic which can be found here.
Marcia Shekerdemian KC | Thomas Robinson KC
Tuesday 4 May 2021
News
To download and read this piece as a PDF, please click here. Commentary by Tom Robinson. Introduction Always beware new Regulations with Explanatory Notes that conclude “An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact... Read more
Friday 30 April 2021
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Articles
By Thomas Robinson KC
Friday 30 April 2021
News
We are delighted to announce that Alan Gourgey QC is this week’s Times Lawyer of the Week, following his successful representation of Tatiana Akhmedova in pursuing a £453 million divorce award against her ex-husband, Farkhad Akhmedov. Published today, the article includes... Read more
Thursday 29 April 2021
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To download and read this piece as a PDF, please click here. Commentary by Michael Ashdown. What are the principles underpinning the taxation of trusts, and does the law as it stands align with them? These were the two broad questions... Read more
By Michael Ashdown
Thursday 29 April 2021
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In the third of his series entitled “Pension Law Technical Bites: Crimes, fines and penalties under PSA 2021”, David Pollard looks at “reasonable excuse”, focusing on the new crimes. David has put together some helpful slides to go along with... Read more
David Pollard
Tuesday 20 April 2021
News
Citywealth Magic Circle Awards have recently revealed their 2021 shortlist and we are delighted to announce the following nominations: Wilberforce Chambers: Chambers of the Year Gilead Cooper QC: Barrister of the Year In order to vote and/or to view the... Read more
Friday 16 April 2021
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To download and read this piece as a PDF, please click here. Commentary by Emily Campbell Private client practitioners will be familiar with the principle that powers of advancement can be used to create new powers (notwithstanding the rule against delegation) and... Read more
Thursday 15 April 2021
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