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Inquest into the death of Lee Ridgway
30th June 2017

Inquest into the death of Lee Ridgway

Expert inquest barrister Simon Murray represented the family in the inquest into the death of 16-year-old Lee Ridgway. The court heard that the day...

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Robert Edwards comments on Ransomware Attack
28th June 2017

Robert Edwards comments on Ransomware Attack

Robert Edwards is a cybercrime and fraud specialist, prosecuting some of the most complicated cases in recent years. In regards to the recent cyber-attacks...

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Jurisdiction in cross-border adoption cases (Re A and another (Children))
19th June 2017

Jurisdiction in cross-border adoption cases (Re A and another (Children))

Lorraine Cavanagh has written an article considering The Family Division’s guidance in Re A regarding applications by prospective adopters in England for adoption orders in...

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Re A&O (Children: Scotland) [2017] EWHC 1293 (fam) 
31st May 2017

Re A&O (Children: Scotland) [2017] EWHC 1293 (fam) 

The President Family Division, Sir James Munby. Lorraine Cavanagh acted for the Scottish parents of two children placed in England under a compulsory supervision order...

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Jacqueline Swain on Discontinuance and Dis-applying the Usual Rule
10th May 2017

Jacqueline Swain on Discontinuance and Dis-applying the Usual Rule

Jacqueline Swain has written an article titled "Discontinuance and Dis-applying the Usual Rule." Click here to view the PDF. Contact Jacqueline's clerks: 0161 214...

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Charles Austin joins Chambers
10th May 2017

Charles Austin joins Chambers

We're pleased to announce that Charles Austin has accepted an invitation to join St John's Buildings after completing his pupillage under the supervision of David Taylor. Charles...

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The Lawyer Awards 2017
9th May 2017

The Lawyer Awards 2017

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in two categories for The Lawyer Awards 2017. Sally Harrison QC, our Head of...

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Quilter v Hodson Developments Ltd
8th May 2017

Quilter v Hodson Developments Ltd

The Supreme Court have refused permission to appeal in the case of Quilter v Hodson Developments Ltd. Pepin Aslett, who was led by Clive Freedman...

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Commercial and Chancery Group Litigation Conference
5th May 2017

Commercial and Chancery Group Litigation Conference

Join our Commercial and Chancery group for a Litigation Conference from 4-6pm at St Johns Buildings, Liverpool. The event will be chaired by David Berkley...

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R v Emily Watson
26th April 2017

R v Emily Watson

Jane Dagnall defended Emily Watson, a personal assistant who pleaded guilty to stealing £46,466 from her employer. Manchester Crown Court heard that, over the...

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R v Iain Theyers
25th April 2017

R v Iain Theyers

Gordon Stables has opened for the prosecution in an ongoing case which has already attracted significant press interest. Iain Theyers from Inverness is standing...

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R v Darboe
7th April 2017

R v Darboe

Oliver King prosecuted a 37-year-old barber from Chester, who was convicted of being part of a conspiracy to import over 8kg of cannabis into the...

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