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Millie Polimac has two articles published in the Westlaw Insight Encyclopedia on “EU Citizenship” and “Freedom of Movement for Workers”

The articles consider the meaning of EU citizenship and the rights granted to EU citizens, workers and members of their families. Such rights are derived from Articles 20 and 21 TFEU in respect of citizens and Articles 45, 49 and 56 TFEU in respect of workers. Further rights can be found in Regulation 492/2011 as…

Ian Wright represented the successful appellant in the first Court of Appeal judgment under section 24 of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 in Hague v Rotary Yorkshire Ltd [2015] EWCA 696.

Five Paper is collecting donations for charities “Suited and Booted” and “Smartworks”

The Corporate Social Responsibility team has established connections with two charities called “Suited and Booted” (for male applicants) and “Smartworks” (for female applicants) who provide vulnerable, low-income and unemployed people with suitable clothing and practical experience to be able to attend job interviews. Donations go directly to one of their applicants ahead of interviews, which…

Mediator and barrister Simon Robinson joins Five Paper.

Experienced barrister and practising mediator Simon Robinson has recently joined Five Paper and mediates in family, employment and civil cases. Simon regularly mediates with clients in a range of disputes and is authorised to conduct Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs). He is a member of the ADR Group Family Mediators Register.  Simon is happy…

Brynmor Adams appointed to Attorney General’s C Panel

Five Paper is pleased to announce that Brynmor Adams has been successful in this year’s competition to join the Attorney General’s C Panel of Junior Counsel.  Brynmor’s appointment will start on 1 March 2015 and will last for 5 years.  The Attorney General’s panel of counsel consists of junior counsel who undertake civil work for…

Rachel Sleeman’s and Laura Williamson’s article “Annulment of bankruptcy orders: mental incapacity” has been published on Westlaw Insight.

The article explores the legislative framework for making an application to annul a bankruptcy order and specifically applies it in the context of mental incapacity. In particular, the article considers the leading case law in this area, including the cases of Haworth v Cartmel and De Louville De Toucy v Bonhams 1793 Ltd, in which…

Five Paper runs a 10k obstacle course for Men’s Health Survival of the Fittest with the London Legal Support Trust

Nine brave members of Chambers, staff and pupils ran a gruelling 10k obstacle course on Saturday 22 November 2014, raising in excess of £800 for the London Legal Support Trust. Well done to all who took part and many thanks to all who donated and stood in the rain to support us on the day….

Morwenna Macro publishes an article for the Insight encyclopedia of law, Westlaw: Winding Up: Effects on Third Parties

This article considers the effect on the directors, members and employees of the company, contracting parties, and those in litigation with the company at the time of the winding up order. This is Morwenna’s ninth article for Insight and she is currently working on a series of articles on Sale of Goods.

Morwenna Macro publishes her eighth article for Insight on Westlaw – “Default Costs Certificates”

“This article sets out the procedure, practice and principles applied to applications for default costs certificates and their setting aside. Morwenna has published several articles on both costs and insolvency for Insight on Westlaw. She is currently working on her next: Winding Up: Effects on Third Parties.”

We are delighted to announce that following successful completion of her pupillage Laura Williamson has joined Five Paper as a junior tenant, practising commercial and property law.

Millie Polimac appointed judicial assistant to the Court of Appeal

Millie will spend six months working as a judicial assistant to the Rt. Hon. Lord Justice Richards where she will gain experience of appellate work across a range of areas. She will return to practice in April 2015.

We are pleased to announce our rankings in Legal 500 2014 with 12 barristers identified as leading juniors across the fields of social housing, commercial/consumer, employment and immigration.

Five Paper is said to be the “go to set for housing management litigation” and our clerks are singled out as providing “the perfect blend of a friendly, professional and efficient service”. Ranked barristers in social housing are Nicholas Grundy, Terry Gallivan, Stephen Evans, Joanna Brownhill, Ben Maltz, Sara Beecham, Victoria Osler and Tina Conlan;…

Lewis Preston’s and Jessica Powers’ article “Your Money at Stake” was published in Estates Gazette on 28 June 2014

The article considers the liability of UK estate agents involved in foreign property transactions for the return of pre-contract and contract deposits to would-be purchasers in the event that the transaction falls through.

Jessica Powers’ article “Cutting the Red Tape” was published in Estates Gazette on 21 June 2014

Jessica reviews recent regulatory changes affecting estate and letting agents, including the closure of the OFT and the introduction of mandatory redress schemes for letting agents.

Ian Wright’s article ‘Not taking notice – appeals against improvement and prohibition notices’ was published in Health + Safety at Work, June 2014 issue.

Simon Mills wins in Commercial Court on distinction between guarantees and indemnities

Although a guarantor has been described as a “fool with a pen”, at least he can rely upon any defences available to the principal debtor. In that sense his liability is said to be co-extensive with that of the principal debtor. On the other hand, an indemnifier is under a primary liability to pay and…