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A new tenant at KBG Chambers

29th September 2015

All of the members of KBG Chambers would like to congratulate Francesca Whebell on the successful completion of her pupillage. Francesca has accepted our invite to join KBG Chambers as a tenant and we wish her every success in her life at the Bar and with KBG Chambers.

Charlotte Davies successful after a 4 day employment tribunal

24th September 2015

James v Cornwall County Council Judgment has been handed down in the above matter with the Claimant, represented by Charlotte Davies, being successful in her claim for post-termination victimisation under s.27 Equality Act 2010. C had previously worked as a social worker with the Respondent but after handing in her notice she brought a claim for discrimination and co…

Andrew Willetts considers the implications for Inheritance claims following the recent decision in Ilott v Mitson [2015] EWCA Civ 797

12th August 2015

The final chapter in Heather Ilott’s claim against her late mother’s estate has now been settled by the Court of Appeal. To much publicity the court ruled that Mrs Ilott should now receive a third of the £500,000 estate overturning the previous order that she should only receive £50,000. The bulk of the award was designed to allow Mrs Ilott to rehouse herself and her family…

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Congratulations to Hollie Gilbery

New Tenant at KBG Chambers