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RECOVERABLE DISBURSEMENTS IN FIXED COSTS CASES – A NOVEL ARGUMENT

18 St John Street Costs Law Specialist James Miller analyses a novel Fixed Costs argument concerning recoverable disbursements. Recoverable Disbursements in Fixed Costs Cases I recently acted for several Defendants in fixed costs cases where the fees of orthopaedic spinal and shoulder surgeons were reduced significantly to £420 pursuant to CPR 45.29I (2A)(b)(i). Although the consultants… Read more »

BUSINESS INTERRUPTION TEST CASE: HIGH COURT BACKS POLICYHOLDERS

The Commercial Court backed policyholders in the latest business interruption test case, in which Richard Chapman KC, David Hoffman and Neil Fawcett were involved for the Claimants. The Global Legal Post provided a summary of the latest round of post-pandemic policyholder litigation relating to business interruption insurance. Our own Richard Chapman KC and David Hoffman (instructed by Erich Kurtz of Hugh James for… Read more »

MAN SENTENCED FOR MANCHESTER ‘MAFIA STILETTO’ KNIFE KILLING

A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for killing a Manchester student with a “Mafia stiletto” knife. Shiloh Pottinger was found guilty of manslaughter last month following the death of 19-year-old Luke O’Connor in Manchester in October 2022. A jury at Manchester Crown Court heard that the pair were involved in an… Read more »

MANCHESTER LEGAL AWARDS 2023

18 St John Street Chambers were delighted to attend the prestigious Manchester Legal Awards yesterday evening, showcasing the legal talent in our city and the north west. We would like to thank the Manchester Law Society for arranging such a brilliant evening and event that is a highlight of legal year. Congratulations to all the… Read more »

A GREENER FUTURE FOR LITIGATION?

18 St John Street’s Dr Mike Wilkinson has written a thought-provoking article which features in April’s New Law Journal. “A Greener Future For Litigation” looks at whether litigation is consistent with the UK’s carbon reduction commitments. It has been written alongside Eimear McCann, director at TrialView, an AI – powered litigation platform. Is litigation in… Read more »

‘COLOUR ME SAFE’ EVENT RAISES AWARENESS FOR DOMESTIC ABUSE CHARITIES

18 St John Street’s Anna Warters spoke at the recent “Colour Me Safe” charity event in Bolton, to help raise awareness of domestic abuse. The ‘Colour Me Safe’ event took place at Bolton Stadium on 11th May. The aim of the event is to raise awareness and money for two local charities, Endeavour Project and… Read more »

HAPPY EUROPE DAY!

Happy Europe Day! 73 years ago today, the French minister Robert Schuman laid the foundations for the European Coal and Steel Community and what later became the European Union. Seeking solutions to common problems across Europe is likely to be at the heart of this panel discussion event in the European Court of Human Rights,… Read more »

84-YEAR-OLD SEX OFFENDER JAILED

Nicola Carroll prosecuted an 84-year-old man who was jailed last month for raping a 12 year old boy and for committing numerous other sex offences against at least seven other children. Nicola Carroll prosecuted ‘prolific sexual predator’ Gerald Glancy at Minshull Street Crown Court. The 84-year-old defendant was jailed for a number of sex offences… Read more »

COURT OF APPEAL SUCCESS FOR JONATHAN JACKSON

Jonathan Jackson recently appeared on behalf of the children in the Court of Appeal in the case of Re: T (Fact-Finding : Second Appeal) [2023] EWCA Civ 475. Judgment has been handed down today. Jonathan, led by Barbara Connolly KC, acted on behalf of the children’s guardian in the case. He supported an appeal issued… Read more »

18 ST JOHN STREET SHORTLISTED FOR PRESTIGIOUS MANCHESTER LEGAL AWARD

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We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the prestigious “Barristers’ Chambers of the Year” award at the 2023 Manchester Legal Awards. 18 St John Street Chambers have been shortlisted alongside Deans Court Chambers, Exchange Chambers and St John’s Buildings for the prestigious “Barristers’ Chambers of the Year” award. This year’s Manchester… Read more »