Joshua Swirsky acted for the successful local authority in R(Idolo) v LB Bromley [2020] EWHC 860 (Admin).
Joshua Swirsky acted for the successful local authority in R(Idolo) v LB Bromley [2020] EWHC 860 (Admin). The case involved the Administrative Court considering the relationship between the Care Act 2014 and the Housing Act 1996 in the context of someone with serious health problems who had accommodation but it was no longer suitable because of his ongoing care needs. The Deputy Judge also considered a claim for damages under the Human Rights Act 1998.
Our barristers and staff continue to work during this public health emergency. But our chambers’ buildings remain closed until further notice.
Genevieve Screeche-Powell represented the London Borough of Tower Hamlets which successfully defended its decision in a case concerning intentional homelessness and domestic violence.
We are delighted to announce that our third sixth pupil barrister Natalie York has joined us as a tenant. Her practice covers all areas of family law including private and public child law and finance.
Genevieve Screeche-Powell is representing the local authority in a Court of Appeal case concerning intentional homelessness and domestic violence.
Sarah McKeown defended the successful local authority in a claim for judicial review concerning planning permission. Permission to bring the claim had been refused on the papers and the claimant requested an oral hearing to renew his application for permission to bring a judicial review.
Public law barrister Francis Hoar appeared before a House of Lords Select Committee today to give his views on the Electoral Registration and Administration Act 2013.
Professor Bill Bowring’s expert evidence on the Russian legal system was preferred by the court in the case of MB & Services Limited and Tatiana Golovina and United Company Rusal Plc. Bill who advises on Russian law...
Bloomsbury Professional has published the 2nd edition of Francis Wilkinson and Dr Sara Hunton's 'Costs in Family Proceedings'. Francis and Sara have fully updated their 2015 guide to the law, precedents and practice of costs and funding in all family proceedings. The only book of its kind available...