The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast

Emily Betts and Bryan Frimpong interview James Hall for the second podcast in our "Proud to Be" series for Black History Month.

Colm Nugent and Vanessa McKinlay discuss the implications of the decision in Griffiths v TUI (UK) Limited [2021] EWCA Civ 1442.

Faisel Sadiq speaks to Gemma de Cordova and Shey Ojedokun for the first episode of our "Proud to Be" podcast series for Black History Month.

Priya Gopal interviews William Golightly and Jaysen Sharpe.

Simon Kerry and George Eyre provide an update on recent case law relating to adjudication, covering hybrid contracts, costs and liquidated damages.

John de Waal QC and James Hall discuss the thorny issue of aggregation in solicitors' professional indemnity insurance, with particular reference to the case of AIG Europe Limited v Woodman and the recent case of Baines v Dixon Coles and Gill.

Aneurin Moloney and Helena Drage review a selection of the most significant decisions in the field of Clinical Negligence in 2020 and take a look at the hot topics for 2021.

Cases covered:  Rubiera v Job Topham v Ageas & Kerali Kennedy v Corida Services LLP Phillips v Symes Deutsche Bank AG v (1) Sebastian Holdings Inc (2) Alexander Vik ( Defendant for costs purposes only)  Parent A v Parent B & 5 Ors Symphony Group Plc v Hodgson Bahai v Rashidian (1985) LVI v Zafar and Others Samantha Thimmaya (Claimant) v Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust (Defendant) & Fir...

In conversation with Sally Penni MBE, Brie Stevens-Hoare QC, Morayo Fagborun Bennett and Amanda Illing.

Peninsula Securities Ltd v Dunnes Stores (Bangor) Ltd (Northern Ireland) [2020] UKSC 36 Fearn v Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery [2020] EWCA Civ 104 Beaumont Business Centres Limited v Florala Properties Limited [2020] EWHC 550 Capitol Park Leeds plc v Global Radio Services Limited [2020] EWHC 2750 (Ch) Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited v University of the Arts London [202...

The High Court appeal in Griffiths v TUI UK Ltd [2020] EWHC 2268 handed down in August 2020 has been much remarked on by personal injury lawyers, but the decision is also of interest for cases in the business and property courts. Andy Creer and Emily Betts provide an overview.

Priya Gopal interviews Michael Maris and Rob Hammond who recently completed their pupillage at Hardwicke.

Amanda Illing and Linda McGivern explain the process behind hiring an Office Assistant and how to apply via our website.

Martyn Griffiths considers the scope of and approach to the proportionality test in costs assessments in the light of two significant decisions. He addresses what the guidance in those authorities means for costs practitioners and litigators more generally, and considers the scope for future developments in this area

Hardwicke barristers Brie Stevens-Hoare, Carl Brewin, Emma Hynes and Cameron Stock all discuss LGBT+ History and the effect it has had on them.

Brushett v Hazeldean (2019) 

Costs specialists PJ Kirby QC and Robin Dunne look back at some important cases of 2019 and consider what issues will arise in the world of costs in 2020

A podcast in which Daniel Gatty and Priya Gopal discuss the law regarding freehold and leasehold ownership of airspace above and subsoil below land and buildings.

In this podcast Katrina Mather speaks to our third six pupils about how their first few weeks in chambers has been, what training they have received and their recent work including court appearances.

In this podcast Katrina Mather speaks to our twelve month pupils, Rob and Michael, about how they have found their first few weeks in chambers, the type of work they have undertaken, and whether it has lived up to their expectations!

Case citations: Mustard v Flowers & Ors [2019] EWHC 2623 (QB) Jones v Warwick University [2003] EWCA Civ 151

On 1 April 2019, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) enacted new rules that substantially expanded the jurisdiction of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). Whereas previously it was limited to awarding complainants redress of £150k, that figure is now £350k. In addition, the categories of eligible complainant will now include not only individuals and ‘micro enterprises’ but also SMEs (small to...

Statutory provision    ·       The Latham Report (1994) ·       Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 – s104, 105 and 108   Case citations   ·        AWG Construction Services Ltd v Rockingham Motor Speedway Limited [2004] EWHC 888 (TCC) ·        CIB Properties Ltd v Birse Construction Ltd [2004] EWHC 2365 (TCC) ·        Pantelli Associates Ltd v Corporate City Development [2010]...

Statutory Provisions  Insolvency Act 1986, ss 212, 213, 214, 423, Sch B1 paras 29 - 31 Companies Act 1948, s 332 Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, r. 3.17, 3.20, 3.24 and 3.25 Companies Act 2006, ss 171 - 177 Case Citations  Re Pantiles Investments [2019] EWHC 1298 (Ch) Global Corporate Ltd v Dirk Stefan Hale [2018] EWCA Civ 2618 BTI 2014 LLC v Sequana SA [2019] EWCA Civ 112 Burnden Holdi...

Wright v Troy Lucas & George Rusz [2019] EWHC 1098 (QB) Freeman v Marshall & Co [1966] EGD 695