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R v C
23rd September 2021

R v C

Rebecca Penfold successfully defended two clients facing multiple allegations of assault on emergency worker (police officers).

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Inquest into the death of Alasdair Conlon
14th September 2021

Inquest into the death of Alasdair Conlon

Simon Murray represented the family of a 23-year-old man who died while on weekend leave as a sectioned mental health patient.

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Warrington Borough Council v W (Care Proceedings: Jurisdiction) [2021] EWFC 68
13th September 2021

Warrington Borough Council v W (Care Proceedings: Jurisdiction) [2021] EWFC 68

Shaun Spencer represented the local authority in these proceedings concerning a child who is a national of the Republic of Gabon.

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MBC v AM & Ors (DOL Orders for Children Under 16) [2021] EWHC 2472 (Fam)
10th September 2021

MBC v AM & Ors (DOL Orders for Children Under 16) [2021] EWHC 2472 (Fam)

Lorraine Cavanagh QC led Shaun Spencer in their representation of three local authorities.

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Laura Nash appointed Assistant Coroner for Lancashire
8th September 2021

Laura Nash appointed Assistant Coroner for Lancashire

Congratulations to Laura Nash on her new coronial appointment.

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Ray Herman
6th September 2021

Ray Herman

We have learned of the very sad news that Ray Herman passed away peacefully at home on Sunday 5th September.

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Lonsdale v Teasdale and ors [2021] EWHC 2342 (Ch)
19th August 2021

Lonsdale v Teasdale and ors [2021] EWHC 2342 (Ch)

Elis Gomer represented the successful Appellant in an appeal following a probate trial.

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R v SS
5th August 2021

R v SS

Richard Orme was led by Julia Smart QC in a three-week trial at Chester Crown Court.

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In the matter of T (A Child) (Appellant)
3rd August 2021

In the matter of T (A Child) (Appellant)

The Supreme Court recently handed down guidance in cases of Deprivation of Liberty regarding children authorised under the inherent jurisdiction. Lorraine Cavanagh QC acted for the ALC.

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Royal visit to Sheffield Crown Court centre​
30th July 2021

Royal visit to Sheffield Crown Court centre​

Members of Chambers were delighted to meet the Princess Royal.

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Royal Mail Group Ltd v Efobi [2021] UKSC 33
26th July 2021

Royal Mail Group Ltd v Efobi [2021] UKSC 33

David Flood, junior counsel for the Royal Mail Group, provides commentary on the recent Supreme Court case.

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H v An Adoption Agency (No.2) (Declaration of Parentage and Public Policy) [2021] EWHC 1943 (Fam)
21st July 2021

H v An Adoption Agency (No.2) (Declaration of Parentage and Public Policy) [2021] EWHC 1943 (Fam)

Lorraine Cavanagh QC led Eleanor Keehan in a case before Mr Justice MacDonald.

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