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GDPR AND THE ‘RIGHT TO BE INFORMED’

Lewis Bretts comments on the ICO’s Guidance on the ‘right to be informed’ under the GDPR.   Finally! Some much needed detailed guidance from the ICO on the ‘right to be informed’ as set out in Articles 13 and 14 of the GDPR (and elsewhere). Nothing like leaving it to the last minute… If you’ve… Read more »

APPOINTMENTS TO ATTORNEY GENERAL’S REGIONAL PANEL

Chambers are delighted to announce that Jennifer Newstead Taylor, Rupert Davies, Oliver Caplan and Lewis Bretts have been appointed to the Attorney General’s Regional Civil Panel to undertake cases as instructed by the government. The structure of the regional panel has this year been split based upon seniority. Our full list of appointed members is… Read more »

NEW APPOINTMENT – NICOLA CARROLL

Chambers are delighted to announce that Nicola Carroll has accepted an invitation to join the Criminal Department. Miss Carroll joins our team on 9th April 2018. For further details or booking enquiries please contact our Criminal Department Clerks on 0161 278 8262 or via crime@18sjs.com.

CRIMINAL DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCEMENT

The members of the Criminal Department of 18 St. John Street support the stance suggested by the Criminal Bar Association which means that, due to the refusal of the Government to invest in legal aid work, we will not be accepting instructions for Crown Court cases with Representation Orders dated 01 April or later.

INSIDE 18 NEWSLETTER – MARCH 2018

Our March 2018 edition of the ‘Inside 18’ Newsletter, has now been published. VICARIOUS LIABILITY – KEEP ON KEEPING ON Toby Sasse provides a review of the current scope of vicarious liability and observations on three recent decisions examining the limits of such duty.  To view the Newsletter <Click Here>

INSIDE 18 NEWSLETTER – FEBRUARY 2018

Our February 2018 edition of the ‘Inside 18’ Newsletter, has now been published. Ian Huffer provides his Personal Injury Law update.  This month he considers how easy it is for Defendants to withdraw pre-issue admissions. To view the Newsletter <Click Here>.

NEW APPOINTMENT – KATE DONOHUE

Chambers are delighted to announce that Kate Donohue has accepted an invitation to join the Family Department. For further details or booking enquiries please contact our Family Department Clerks on 0161 278 8263 or via family@18sjs.com.

INSIDE 18 NEWSLETTER – NOVEMBER 2017

Our November 2017 edition of the ‘Inside 18’ Newsletter, has now been published Ian Huffer provides his Personal Injury Law update. This month he considers Apportionment in Psychiatric Injury Cases. To view the Newsletter <Click Here>

NEW APPOINTMENTS – ANGELA BENNETT

Chambers are delighted to announce that Angela Bennett has accepted an invitation to join the Family Department. For further details or booking enquiries please contact our Family Department Clerks on 0161 278 8263 or via family@18sjs.com.

A VIEW FROM THE BAR: WHEN IS A FARM NOT A FARM?

Practical Law December 2017 has published an article by Christopher McNall in which he looks at where diversification could jeopardise a tenant’s status under the Agricultural Holdings Act 1986.. This article examines case law on the substance of tenancy and at some claims for abandonment of agricultural activity. It also discusses what indicators, if any, are relevant… Read more »