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The Global Reach of English Contractual Principles: Bolum v Petrus Private Bank
How the Braganza Duty Flew from England to the Eastern Caribbean in Bolum v Petrus Private Bank. Mikhail Charles examines the English law foundations of the Braganza duty, analyses its application by the Eastern Caribbean court, and considers the implications for the global influence of English commercial law.
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The Abolition of the Shareholder Privilege Rule
In the case of Jardine Strategic Ltd v Oasis Investments II Master Fund Ltd and Others (No 2) [2025] UKPC 34, the Privy Council abolished the shareholder privilege rule which had been in place for 137 years. Mikhail Charles analyses this decision and what it means for corporate and litigation practice.
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Statutory notices and the perils of non-compliance: lessons from gas safety
Getting the forms right is crucial when it comes to possession proceedings. Mikhail Charles examines the cases in which statutory notices have not been complied with, and the outcomes which have been produced as a result.
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Reflections on a mini-pupillage at 5 Pump Court
We were delighted to welcome Samar Ahmed to Chambers for a mini-pupillage. She spent most of her time with our criminal team, and reflects on her experience and future career aspirations.
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The application of Nigerian Law to public law children cases
The family courts in England and Wales are being asked to deal with an increasing number of cases involving children of Nigerian origin where the care plan is placement with relatives in Nigeria. Abimbola Badejo, an expert in these types of cases, considers the issues which arise as as a result.
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Preparation and conduct of public children proceedings – 7 aspects to consider
Adrian Gordon, a children law specialist, considers 7 aspects of public children proceedings and how to approach each whether you act for a local authority, or parents, or another party.
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The Equality Act: What is Sex? The case of For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers
Sam Steggall considers the recent Supreme Court decision in For Women Scotland Ltd v The Scottish Ministers and some of the unexpected ramifications which the decision may have.
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Reflections on a placement with 10,000 Black Interns
We were delighted to welcome this year's intern through 10,000 Black Interns - Ashanti Okor. In this blog, she reflects on her experience at 5 Pump Court.
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Standish v Standish: matrimonial property, the sharing principle and “matrimonialisation”
Standish v Standish was a highly awaited judgment of the Supreme Court in relation to matrimonial and non-matrimonial property in financial remedy proceedings. Eoin O'Sullivan analyses the judgment and the potential implications.
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