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Five Paper succeed in resisting homelessness challenge in Court of Appeal

12th July 2016

Jane Hodgson and Josephine Henderson represented the London Borough of Redbridge in the case of Huda v London Borough of Redbridge [2016] EWCA Civ 709. The Court of Appeal decision provides comfort to local authorities concerned about allowing applicants to remain in accommodation after duties have ceased. Mr.Huda was intentionally homeless for refusing to accept…

Ian Wright delivers seminar to members of the Health & Safety and Regulatory & Environment Teams at Bond Dickinson

6th July 2016

Ian lead a discussion, on 30 June, on the legal principles to apply on an appeal against a prohibition or improvement notice under section 24 HSWA following the judgment of the Court of Appeal in Hague v Rotary Yorkshire [2015] EWHC 696 and the conflicting judgment of the Court of Session (Inner House) in HM…

What happens after Brexit? (2)

27th June 2016

In this second article three business immigration specialists consider how UK businesses can protect their interests by taking steps to secure the right for EU nationals to continue working in the UK and to be able to recruit EU nationals from outside the UK both before and after an exit date. What happens after Brexit?…

What happens after Brexit?

24th June 2016

The votes have been counted and the UK has decided to withdraw from the EU. But what happens next for Westminster and the Electorate? In this article three business immigration specialists set the scene for the next few months or perhaps years. What happens after Brexit?

A fond farewell

25th May 2016

Chambers wishes Alan Stammers a very happy retirement after 44 years of dedicated service at Five Paper. Alan leaves the clerks’ room on 26 May 2016 and we are very pleased to announce that David Portch, previously 1st Junior Clerk, takes over as Senior Clerk from that date. The clerks’ room under Alan and David’s…

Pegasus Scholarship to New Zealand

18th May 2016

Tristan Salter has been awarded the Pegasus Scholarship and will travel to New Zealand this summer to work for the Crown Law Office. The Inner Temple organised Scholarship offers barristers with less than five years’ experience the opportunity to travel abroad and work as lawyers in other common law jurisdictions and the European Union. Tristan…

On Thursday 19 May 2016 Ben Maltz co-presented a training workshop for LEASE

26th April 2016

This challenging workshop focused on issues relating to the drafting of Section 13 Notices under the Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993. This is the first collaboration between Five Paper’s Property Team and LEASE, further workshops and seminars are planned for later this year.

Taking steps for Justice

30th March 2016

Five Paper will be walking The London Legal Walk 2016 on 16 May. We are raising funds for the London Legal Support Trust. The London Legal Support Trust is an independent charity that raises funds for free legal services in London & the South East. They support the provision of specialist legal advice through law…

Ian Wright delivers a seminar on leading health and safety case Hague v Rotary Yorkshire Ltd to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR)

23rd February 2016

Ian addressed lawyers and inspectors of the Office of Rail and Road on the meaning and effect of the Court of Appeal’s judgment. The case, cited at [2015] EWHC 696, is the first time the Court of Appeal has considered the approach to be taken by a tribunal hearing an appeal under section 24 of…

Simon Robinson’s article on Mental Capacity is published on Westlaw Insight

9th February 2016

The article gives a clear accessible overview of mental capacity and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The article explains the guiding principles and fundamental concepts behind the Mental Capacity Act, cross refers to guidance in the statutory Code of Practice and highlights key cases. Westlaw subscribers can access the article here.

Nicholas Grundy appointed Queen’s Counsel

11th January 2016

Five Paper is delighted to announce that Nicholas Grundy, Head of Chambers, has been appointed Queen’s Counsel. The award of Queen’s Counsel is for excellence in both written and oral advocacy before the higher courts and arbitration tribunals as well as for professional integrity and promotion of diversity. Nick has over 20 years’ experience as a…

Peter John awarded OBE

11th January 2016

We are delighted to congratulate Peter John who was awarded the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the New Year’s Honours List. Apart from practising from Five Paper as a property and probate practitioner, Peter is a councillor and the leader of Southwark Council in London. His OBE was awarded for political services and…

Roger Laville’s article on the extension of tracing in Brazil v Durant is published by Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Finance Law

21st December 2015

In its December 2015 issue, the Butterworths Journal of International Banking and Financial Law published an article by Roger Laville about backward tracing. This extension to the established principles of tracing was recognised in the recent Privy Council decision of The Federal Republic of Brazil v Durant International Corporation [2015] UKPC 35. In certain circumstances…

Simon Mills in important case concerning the correct approach to awarding interim costs where the costs have exceeded the costs budget

2nd December 2015

In a short but important judgment on costs in Maven Capital Partners & Capital for Enterprise Fund v Bibby Financial Services Ltd [2015] EWHC 2593 (Ch), [2015] All ER (D) 117 (Nov), HHJ Pelling QC held that: the court does not have jurisdiction to amend an approved costs budget after trial; the costs judge can…

Five Paper barristers ranked as leading juniors across social housing, commercial litigation/dispute resolution, employment and immigration in Chambers UK 2016 and Legal 500 2015.

30th November 2015

Five Paper is said to have ‘extremely knowledgeable and client-focused advocates’ and a clerking team who ‘give a great level of service’. Chambers is recognised as a leading social housing set in both directories; we have eight barristers ranked in Legal 500 for social housing and seven in Chambers UK. Simon Mills is ranked for…

Five Paper’s strong commitment to diversity is recognised in the Diversity League Table.

20th November 2015

Five Paper’s continuing commitment to increasing diversity in the legal profession has earned it 4th place in the Black Solicitors Network Diversity League Table for 2015. Five Paper took joint 1st place for the Practice and Policy aspects of the survey and increased its ranking for female members of chambers to 3rd place from last…

Simon Mills defeats conspiracy claim against Bibby in 6-day trial

1st October 2015

On 28 September 2015, HHJ Pelling QC gave judgment in the case of Maven Capital Partners & Capital for Enterprise Fund v Bibby Financial Services Ltd [2015] EWHC 2593 (Ch), dismissing a conspiracy claim against Bibby. It was common ground that Bibby had agreed to provide funding to a business that was being restructured such…

Guy Holland wins marathon High Court contested probate claim in McCabe v McCabe [2015] EWHC 1591 (Ch).

16th September 2015

In a 170 page judgment, the testatrix’s decision to disinherit one of her sons was found not to be based upon false beliefs or confabulations. Although she did suffer with Alzheimer’s disease when the will was executed she had the requisite capacity and understood the contents of the will and its effect. The will had…

Simon Mills defeats claim for shares in tech company

14th September 2015

In the case of Kowalishin v Roberts & Tech21 UK Ltd [2015] LTL 19/05/15, the claimant was the managing director of Banque AIG who had given £50,000 to the company with the intention of investing in return for shares. He contended there was a binding agreement that he should be issued a fair and reasonable…

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

22nd July 2015

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…

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