05 November 2021
Pro Bono Week profile: Christopher McCarthy
Christopher McCarthy discusses his pro bono work over the last 18 months and highlights the impact of it on his clients and on his career development.
30 September 2021
Legal 500, 2022: 12 members of chambers ranked
We are delighted that 13 members of chambers have been included in Legal 500 2022. Additionally, we continue to be ranked as a set for our social housing law team.
04 November 2020
2020 Bar Pro Bono Awards nomination – Christopher McCarthy: Young Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year
The nominations recognise their pro bono advice and representation in the Court of Appeal case of Jarvis v Evans (in which Shelter Cymru were an intervenor). The case was heard in June and considered landlord licensing in Wales.
07 July 2020
Pro bono success for Christopher McCarthy in Court of Appeal: Jarvis v Evans – landlord licensing in Wales
This case was the first to see the provisions of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014 before the higher courts and will have substantial implications for both private landlords and tenants in Wales.
15 June 2020
Christopher McCarthy’s Court of Appeal case about landlord licensing in Wales and validity of s8 Housing Act notice starts tomorrow
Christopher McCarthy represents the tenants in Jarvis v Evans. The case raises a narrow but important point about the provisions of the Housing (Wales) Act 2014.