18 St John Street Chambers is proud to sponsor a seminar on 23 May 2019 entitled ‘Brexit and Litigation: The Nuts and Bolts of Cross-Border and EU Litigation Post-Brexit‘. Brexit and the Law Whatever happens with Brexit, a knowledge of EU law and its principles has become increasingly relevant for a legal practice in most… Read more »
Our current pupils, Emma Woods and Verity Quaite, share their top tips for a successful pupillage interview experience. So, you’ve been invited to interview… Congratulations! All the effort you’ve put into building your CV and drafting applications has paid off and you’re now one step closer to getting pupillage. So, what next? We know how… Read more »
Our April 2019 edition of the ‘Inside 18’ Newsletter, has now been published. BUNDLE BURDENS As of 6th April 2019, the following changes apply to CPR 32 PD. Whilst most in practice would consider these new provisions as to the contents of trial bundles old hat, there are a few mandatory provisions that practitioners should… Read more »
With Mother’s Day approaching, 18 St John Street’s Farah Ahmed looks at her own experiences of juggling motherhood and a career at the Bar. Prior to becoming a mother, like many of my colleagues, being a barrister had consumed every part of my life. Being in court quite often from 9am until 4pm and then… Read more »
Richard Chapman QC of 18 St John Street was among the eight new Manchester QC’s to attend a ‘bowing in’ ceremony this morning as confirmation of their recent elevation to silk. The ceremony took place at Minshull Street Crown Court on Wednesday 27 March before the Presiding Judge of the Northern Circuit . Many congratulations… Read more »
18 St John Street Family Department member Stephen J Murray looks at the issue: One spouse’s wealth is tied up in a trust – What can the other spouse do about It? Can s.24(1)(c) of MCA 1973 (variation of ante-nuptial or post nuptial settlements) come to the rescue? 1. The Traditional Case – Views… Read more »
18 St John Street Family Department member Stephen J Murray asks “How is the court to approach a case where there are both matrimonial and non-matrimonial assets?” 1. There are 2 competing judicial views • the Mostyn J “formulaic” approach; and • the Moylan LJ “impressionistic” approach 2. The formulaic approach is… Read more »
Richard Chapman has officially been appointed Queen’s Counsel in a ceremony before the Lord Chancellor in London today (Monday 11th March). Lord Chancellor David Gauke MP, on behalf of Her Majesty The Queen, presented Richard Chapman with his Letters Patent in a ceremony at Westminster Hall. ‘The award of the title of Queen’s Counsel is… Read more »
18 St John Street Family Department member Fiona Holloran takes a look at the complex issue of disclosure in family proceedings. Disclosure in proceedings relating to FMPO/FGM. 1. Disclosure of sensitive information and the source of it is a difficult issue in family proceedings where the primary concern is the welfare of the child rather… Read more »
Suing unnamed defendants is still possible despite Supreme Court reversal of Court of Appeal. Toby Sasse comments on Cameron v Hussain [2019] UKSC 6 -20.2.19: Lord Sumption (with whom the four other Supreme Court Justices agreed) held that a Claimant could not amend her proceedings to sue an unknown driver identified only by description while relying… Read more »