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Legal 500 2025
We are delighted that three of our family practitioners have been recognised in the Legal 500 this year. Read more about their practices and achievements during the past year.
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A and R (1980 Hague Convention: Return to Australia), Re [2024] EWHC 2190 (Fam)
Beverly Roberts successfully represented the father in a case where he was seeking the return of his two young children to Australia. Read about the case and the reasons for the decision.
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Will we see the end of the long shorthold?
The law surrounding rented properties has been in the news frequently in the last few years. The Labour manifesto promised to immediately abolish s21 Housing Act 1988 evictions - but what will the impact be on assured shorthold tenancies? Joseph Meethan considers the position.
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Unicomer (St. Vincent) Ltd. v Appeal Commissioners and The Comptroller of Inland Revenue
Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court recently delivered an important tax appeal judgment that has significant implications for companies operating in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. Mikhail Charles explains the implications.
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Tabassam v Manchester City Council: Redefining the Boundaries of Reasonable Excuse in Housing Enforcement?
Mikhail Charles considers the implications of the Upper Tribunal's decision in Tabassam v Manchester CC, and sets out what it teaches us about effective service of notices and the dangers of relying on the Land Registry records regarding address for service.
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Raingate Limited v London Borough of Camden (LON/ooAG/HIN/2022/0019)
Archie Maddan successfully represented the respondent local authority in an appeal regarding the use of Improvement Notices under s.12 of Housing Act 2004 to address concerns regarding the fire safety of residential property containing cladding similar to that present on Grenfell Tower.
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How do barristers charge?
Budgeting for legal fees is very important to anyone involved in litigation. How do barristers charge for their services and what can you expect to pay for?
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Pupillage Applications 2024 (for October 2025)
Thank you to everyone who has applied to 5 Pump Court for pupillage starting in October 2025. Read more about the process we follow between now and offer day on 10 May 2024.
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Evidence in a credit hire claim: what does the claimant need to provide?
If you are advising a claimant bringing a credit hire claim, what sort of evidence is the most useful? Sam Steggall shares his courtroom experience.
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