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May 20, 2020 Ruth Cabeza represents child’s guardian in untested interpretation of Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008

Ruth Cabeza acted in this surrogacy case which raised an important point of law as to the jurisdiction to make a parental order under section 54 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act where the application is made by a surviving intended parent on behalf of both intended parents. The issue had not been tested in any previous cases.

May 19, 2020 Sarah McKeown and Mark Baumohl appointed Deputy District Judges

Sarah McKeown and Mark Baumohl have been appointed as Deputy District Judges on the South Eastern circuit.

May 18, 2020 Ruth Cabeza acts for successful adoptive parents in novel inherent jurisdiction case

Ruth Cabeza acted for the successful adoptive parents in a novel case concerning a geographically split family. The case involved a complex factual matrix concerning issues of domicile, comity, public policy and child welfare.

May 06, 2020 Jonathan Pennington Legh to present at SHLA disrepair webinar

Jonathan Pennington Legh will be one of the presenters in the Social Housing Law Association’s disrepair webinar on Thursday 21 May.

April 29, 2020 Alistair Cantor represents successful residents’ association in appeal about ‘negative declaration’ confirming no right of way over private road

Alistair Cantor represented the successful respondent, a residents’ association, in a High Court appeal against a ‘negative declaration’ in effect confirming that the appellants (a local authority and another party) did not enjoy the benefit of any easements over a private road.

April 16, 2020 Joshua Swirsky represents successful local authority in judicial review challenging its interpretation of the limit of its Care Act 2014 powers

Joshua Swirsky acted for the successful local authority in R(Idolo) v LB Bromley [2020] EWHC 860 (Admin).

April 09, 2020 Grace Cheng sits as an arbitrator in the Willem C Vis International Commercial Moot

Grace Cheng sat as an arbitrator at the inaugural online hearing of the Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot.

April 08, 2020 Joshua Swirsky represents successful local authority in judicial review challenging its interpretation of the limit of its Care Act 2014 powers

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.

March 27, 2020 Our working arrangements during the Covid-19 pandemic

Our barristers and staff continue to work during this public health emergency. But our chambers’ buildings remain closed until further notice.

March 25, 2020 Genevieve Screeche-Powell represents successful local authority in Court of Appeal intentional homelessness case

Genevieve Screeche-Powell represented the London Borough of Tower Hamlets which successfully defended its decision in a case concerning intentional homelessness and domestic violence.