KBG Chambers

July 7, 2025

Successfully defended a former Assistant Head Teacher and Safeguarding Lead of a Cornwall secondary school accused of abuse of a position of trust by engaging in sexual activity with a female pupil of that school during her Year 11.

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June 23, 2025

Congratulations to William Higginson

Congratulations to William Higginson who has been shortlisted for The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025.

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June 20, 2025

Charlotte Davies jointly instructed by Devon & Cornwall Police and Dorset Police in Inquest into death of wanted man

Charlotte Davies (2007) represented both the Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall Police and the Chief Constable of Dorset Police at an inquest into the death of a man who had initially been wanted by police for serious domestic offences.

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June 11, 2025

KBG Chambers, in conjunction with Cornwall LFJB, provided training at Trelissick House, National House, Truro.

Key speaker, Dr Anna Gough, provided an insight into the Emotional Impact of Working within the Family Justice System.

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June 11, 2025

Sun’s Out, Legal Issues About! "Love Thy Neighbour"

Samuel Knight examines the recent decision in Nicholas v Thomas [2025] EWHC 752 (Ch) to discover when a simple annoyance becomes an actionable private nuisance.

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June 6, 2025

Success for Stephen Barratt

Stephen Barratt has successfully defended a dog owner in an action brought under the Animals Act 1971 and common law negligence.

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June 3, 2025

𝗝𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗵𝗲𝗱!

Success for Charlotte Davies in two cases involving post-separation pet disputes

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June 3, 2025

KBG would welcome Rhys Tanner to Chambers

Rhys is an officer in the Royal Navy and is completing his pupillage at KBG Chambers as part of his ongoing training with the Navy

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June 2, 2025

Sun’s Out, Legal Issues About! Carry on Camping!

In our latest ‘Sun’s Out, Legal Issues About!’ series of short property law-related articles, Stephen Barratt comments on the Supreme Court’s decision in Darwall v Dartmoor National Park Authority [2025] UKSC 20.

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May 16, 2025

“Sun’s Out, Legal Issues About! On the Beach

In the second in our 'Sun’s Out, Legal Issues About!' series of short property and land law-related articles, Rawdon Crozier examines the legal issues on the beach

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May 14, 2025

Nick Lewin successfully defendeds a client

Nick Lewin successfully defended a client charged with multiple offences of a sexual nature against three of his half siblings.

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May 12, 2025

“Sun’s Out, Legal Issues About! Can I cut my neighbour’s overhanging branches without their permission?”

In the first in our Sun’s Out, Legal Issues About! series of short property law-related articles, Charlotte Davies examines the law on when and how you are allowed to cut your neighbour’s trees, bushes and branches.

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May 6, 2025

The LFJB (Local Family Justice Board) Truro, in conjunction with KBG Chambers, has arranged some training at Trelissick House

The key speaker will be Dr Anna Gough, consultant clinical psychologist

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April 2, 2025

Melina Mukherjee begins Pupillage at KBG

Melina started her first six and will be supervised by Michael Brown and Francesca Whebell

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April 1, 2025

Kathleen Purshouse begins second six

Kat is accepting instructions in Criminal law

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March 7, 2025

Ivybridge Community College Career Fair

Last night Nigel Hall & Samuel Knight attended

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February 28, 2025

Further success for Victoria Lees

Victoria successfully argued that two of the children should remain in long term foster care

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February 27, 2025

Rawdon Crozier's Success in Upper Tribunal Endorsed by Court of Appeal

Cost of Roof Replacement not Recoverable as Service Charge

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February 26, 2025

A Tough Nut to Crack? Hardly… Court Ordered Mediations post-Churchill

KBG Chambers has a strong team of qualified and accredited Civil / Commercial mediators who are ready to mediate disputes and to represent clients throughout the ADR process

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February 21, 2025

KBG Chambers Mediation Team expands with Charlotte Davies

Charlotte joins Rawdon Crozier, Andrew Willetts, James Jarvis, Samuel Knight and Abigail Leigh, in the KBG Chambers Mediation Team.

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February 19, 2025

****FULL TENANCY & PROBATIONARY TENANCY APPLICATIONS WELCOME IN FAMILY LAW****

Why not make a change and join KBG Chambers!

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February 17, 2025

Charlotte Davies settles Multi Track flooding misrepresentation claim

Charlotte Davies has settled a property misrepresentation claim pleaded at over £200,000.00, within days of trial, after a protracted dispute lasting four years.

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February 6, 2025

Victoria Lees and Abigail Leigh, instructed in a complex 4 day family case

The issues included change of residence, psychological expert assessments, parental alienation & sexual abuse allegation

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February 3, 2025

Jonathon Bosanko new Head Of Chambers

Jonathon takes over from Deni Mathews, who has stepped down after 11 years following his appointment by the King as a Circuit Judge.

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January 30, 2025

Acquittals for Katie Churcher, Hollie Gilbery & Michael Green

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January 29, 2025

Private Law: Reopening/appealing findings of fact, with close consideration of Re E (Children: Reopening Findings of Fact) [2019] EWCA Civ 1447

The issue of reopening findings of fact or appealing them has been a cause of significant debate for some time, with several cases addressing this in the last few years.

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January 27, 2025

Success for Charlotte Davies in the Land Registration Tribunal

Reserved judgment has been handed down in the matter of Privett v Runic Holdings Limited REF/2023/0456 following a hearing that took place in November 2024

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January 21, 2025

Another acquittal for Katie Churcher

After a four day trial at Truro Crown Court, Katie secured an acquittal for a Defendant charged with attempted rape

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January 17, 2025

Charlotte Davies represents Devon County Council at Inquest involving death of young woman in supported living

Charlotte Davies acted for the Local Authority during a four-day inquest at Exeter Coroner's Court before Alison Longhorn, the Area Coroner for Devon, Plymouth & Torbay.

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January 15, 2025

Hollie Gilbery secures an acquittal

The not guilty verdicts were a huge relief to the client after all this time.

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January 13, 2025

Pupillage at KBG Chambers – The Real Story

With the pupillage gateway window now open, Samuel gives an insight as to what pupillage is like at KBG Chambers.

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January 10, 2025

KBG Chambers is delighted to announce the appointment of Deni Mathews as a Circuit Judge

The Lady Chief Justice has deployed him to the Midlands Circuit, based at Shrewsbury Crown Court

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January 7, 2025

Lewis Aldous joins KBG Chambers

KBG Chambers are pleased to announce that Lewis Aldous will be joining Chambers from the 1st February 2025.

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January 2, 2025

Abigail Leigh joins KBG Chambers

Abigail is joining KBG Chambers after successfully completing her pupillage with us

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December 10, 2024

Merry Christmas from all at KBG

Opening hours for Christmas and New Year

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December 9, 2024

KBG Chambers' Virtual Open Evening 2025

Tuesday 14th January 2025 - 7pm - Microsoft Teams

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December 8, 2024

Success for Deni Mathews and Michael Green

Acquittals at Court Martial Trials

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November 20, 2024

Francesca Whebell secures an acquittal

The trial involved a number of complexities due to the complainant's mental health at the time of offence, and at trial.

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November 18, 2024

Charlotte Davies speaks at the Tenancy Fraud Forum

Charlotte Davies was invited to present a talk on Unlawful Profit Orders to the attendees of the Devon Tenancy Fraud Forum

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November 15, 2024

Double success for Hollie Gilbery in one week

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November 14, 2024

Great feedback for Victoria Lees

Court finds in favour of Vicky's client, the Mother

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November 11, 2024

Success for Nicholas Lewin at trial

Nicholas Lewin secures a not guilty verdict by reason of insanity

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October 18, 2024

KBG Chambers host PJLD welcome drinks

Head of Chambers, Deni Mathews, attend and said a few welcoming words.

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October 17, 2024

KBG Chambers continue to sponsor SB Frankfurt Under 9's

Great to see the team in their new kit.

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October 15, 2024

Kathleen Purshouse called to The Bar

She was called at Gray's Inn and is pictured outside the Inn's Hall.

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October 10, 2024

Rawdon Crozier attended reception on the terrace at Parliament hosted by the new Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on Leasehold

Celebrating the achievement of the leasehold reforms – to date – and to pay tribute to the outstanding contribution of Sir Peter Bottomley.

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October 7, 2024

Emma Pearce jointly undertook a presentation with CAFCASS to the Plymouth Children Safeguarding Board

The presentation including advice and guidance on presenting to and attending court.

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October 4, 2024

Members of KBG Chambers' Civil Team have been recommended in the recent 2025 edition of the Legal 500.

l 4 members maintain a Tier 1 ranking.

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October 4, 2024

KBG Chambers’ Criminal Team have been recommended as a Tier3 set in the recent 2025 edition of the Legal 500.

‘A brilliant set with an array of talent’

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October 4, 2024

KBG Chambers' Family Team recommended in Legal 500

KBG Chambers Family Team have been recommended as a Tier 2 set in the recent 2025 edition of the Legal 500

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October 3, 2024

Stephen Barratt and Samuel Knight join KBG Chambers

Stephen and Samuel are joining KBG Chambers after successfully completing their pupillages with us

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October 3, 2024

KBG Chambers welcomes 2 new pupils

KBG Chambers this week welcomed its 2 new pupils Kathleen Purshouse (Left) and Weronika Kolodziej (Right).

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September 30, 2024

Jeremy Rawlings is formally appointed as the Deputy Chancellor of Salisbury Cathedral

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September 25, 2024

Success for Ali Rafati

After a 7 day trial at Plymouth Crown Court, Ali Rafati secured an acquittal for a defendant charged with serious sexual offences.

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September 23, 2024

Empowered Women Empower Women: WCWF launches series of inspiring online events

Members of chambers Charlotte Davies and Jenny Kumeta attended the Western Circuit Women Forum's first online event as part of its Empowerment Series earlier this week.

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September 19, 2024

Feleena Grosvenor held her annual criminal barrister workshop for Pathways to Law at Exeter University, with assistance from Samuel Knight.

Pathways to Law is a programme which provides opportunities for sixth form students who are interested in law, and is offered through 7 UK universities.

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September 16, 2024

Charlotte Davies (2007) explores the proposed changes under the Renters’ Rights Bill 2024: will the abolition of Section 21 pull the rug from under an entire generation of renters?

Section 21: Key to the Door, no More?

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September 13, 2024

Abigail Leigh, second six pupil successfully obtained injunctive orders in the High Court.

Abigail Leigh was instructed by a Local Authority to appear in the High Court

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September 12, 2024

The “Jeremy Kyle Inquest” and causation in the Coroners’ Court

Charlotte Davies - who has a specialist practice area in inquests – examines the case law on causation in the coroners’ court in the context of the conclusion of the inquiry into the death of Steve Dymond.

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September 10, 2024

****FULL TENANCY & PROBATIONARY TENANCY APPLICATIONS****

KBG Chambers are delighted to invite applications for full and probationary tenancy (3rd Six) in Crime, Civil and Family Law.

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September 9, 2024

Katie Churcher secured an acquittal for a defendant charged with serious rape offences.

After a 6 week trial at Plymouth Crown Court, Katie Churcher secured an acquittal for a defendant charged with serious rape offences.

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August 28, 2024

Success for Hollie Gilbery

Hollie successfully represented a 16 year old who was acquitted after trial for an allegation of rape dating back to when he was just 13 years of age.

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July 23, 2024

KBG Chambers sponsor the University of Exeter's Criminal Law Prize for 2024

The prize demonstrates KBG's commitment to celebrating excellence in the future of the legal profession

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July 17, 2024

Katie Churcher secures an acquittal

Katie Churcher has secured an acquittal after a 3 day trial at Plymouth Crown Court.

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July 15, 2024

Members and Pupils had an enjoyable Friday evening at the Cornwall Law Society Dinner.

KBG Chambers were proud to sponsor the Junior Lawyer of the Year award, with the award being presented by Rawdon Crozier to this years winner Rebecca Rowe.

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July 1, 2024

Abigail Leigh commences her 2nd six

All the members and clerks would like to wish Abigail all the best as she commences her 2nd six of pupillage on Tuesday 2nd July 2024.

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June 21, 2024

Charlotte Ash recently appeared before Mrs Justice Knowles on an application pursuant to Section 54 of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (“HFEA”).

Charlotte, on the instruction from Jonathan Petch at Thompson & Jackson Solicitors, recently represented a couple in securing parental orders for their children who had been conceived by way of gestational surrogacy 13 years after the children’s birth.

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June 20, 2024

Pupillage Practice Update on Samuel Knight

During first six, Samuel had the privilege of gaining experience in a number of complex areas of Civil Law.

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June 18, 2024

Pupillage Practice Update on Stephen Barratt

Stephen started “on his feet” on 2 April 2024. He appears regularly in small claims, possessions, Stage 3s, and interim hearings.

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June 17, 2024

Francesca Whebell Successful in Court Martial Trial

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May 29, 2024

Matthew Angus joins KBG Chambers

Matthew joins us from Devon County Council and will be joining our Court Of Protection and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards teams.

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May 28, 2024

KBG's second six pupil Stephen Barratt is mentoring two students from University of Exeter Law School

Stephen, who prior to obtaining pupillage held a managerial position in local government, has been supporting the CJLD with its development.

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May 22, 2024

Charlotte Davies represents the families of two young people at inquests in Truro

Specialist inquest Counsel Charlotte Davies (2007) has represented the families of two young people at separate inquests at Truro Coroner's Court.

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May 21, 2024

Hollie Gilbery secures acquittal at Plymouth Crown Court after trial

Success for KBG's Criminal Team

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May 16, 2024

Charlotte Davies settles £1 Million Personal injury claim

Charlotte Davies (2007) has successfully settled a claim for personal injuries and associated losses which was pleaded at approximately £1million.

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May 3, 2024

KBG Chambers are delighted to welcome back Victoria Lees from her recent maternity leave.

Vicky is available from the 1st May 2024 and continues to except instructions in Care and Private Law matters in Family law.

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May 2, 2024

Our current pupil Abbie Leigh has been successfully published in Child and Family Law Quarterly

The article is ‘A review of the current UK surrogacy laws, Law Commission recommendations, and suggestions for reform’ [2023] CFLQ 305.

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April 19, 2024

Further Success for KBG's Criminal Team

In the past 2 weeks Deni Mathews, Katie Churcher and Michael Green have secured acquittals in Crown Court Trials.

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April 18, 2024

Planning Training Provided by KBG

Yesterday Sancho Brett, barrister and member of our civil team, delivered training on a range of planning law topics to lawyers and planning officers at Plymouth City Council.

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March 31, 2024

Family Law Update: March 2024 By Emma Pearce

Emma Pearce provides a Family Case Law update

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March 28, 2024

Stephen Barratt and Samuel Knight are on their feet!

All the members and clerks would like to wish Stephen and Samuel all the best as they commence their 2nd six of pupillage on Tuesday 2nd April 2024.

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March 8, 2024

KBG Chambers support International Women's Day

Both in our members and clerking team, we have some amazing women who provide a fantastic service to the legal community.

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March 7, 2024

University of PLymouth's Debating Final

Feleena Grosvenor and Samuel Knight Judge the Final

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March 7, 2024

Sancho Brett speaks at a seminar on dangerous structures and boundary disputes.

Yesterday Sancho Brett, Civil Law Barrister, gave a seminar to surveyors and officers from local government building control teams about dangerous structures and boundary disputes.

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March 6, 2024

Family Law Update: February 2024

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March 4, 2024

Why a s.37/41 Hospital Order is not “getting away with it”

Charlotte Davies explores the restricted patient regime, why a court may opt to send someone to a psychiatric hospital rather than prison, and what it means for society.

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February 23, 2024

Rawdon and Ibraheem are featured on the front page of the Federation of Private Residents' Associations

The featured article covers Rawdon's recent case, Crisplane Limited v Plymouth Community Homes [2024] UKUT 15(LC) - which dealt with lease interpretation of a right to buy lease. Both can be contacted through chambers and www.leasebarristers.com

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February 16, 2024

Cheering Women on to Silk: Counsel Magazine publishes article by Charlotte Davies on new Mentoring Programme from the Western Circuit Women's Forum

Member of KBG Chambers Charlotte Davies is co-leading the relaunch of the Western Circuit Women's Forum mentoring programme, and has authored an article for Counsel Magazine on how mentoring can help you on the path to judicial appointment and silk.

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February 1, 2024

Charlotte Davies appears for Cornwall Council alongside Leading Counsel in consolidated drowning inquest to be referred to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry

Charlotte Davies (2007) has appeared for Cornwall Council in an inquest over eight days before the Senior Coroner for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly which has resulted in the findings being referred to Lady Heather Hallett, the chair of the ongoing UK Covid-19 public inquiry, and a Prevention of Future Deaths report being sent to the Cabinet Office. The inquest has been reported widely in the national press.

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January 25, 2024

Wolverhampton CC v London Gypsies and Travellers [2023] UKSC 47."

Stephen discusses the reasoning and practical significance of the recent Supreme Court judgment on injunctions against newcomers in Wolverhampton CC v London Gypsies and Travellers [2023] UKSC 47."

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Following Harber v Commissioners for HMRC [2023] UKFTT 1007 (TC) Samuel Knights explores the dangers arising from the increased usage of AI in civil claims.

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