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Judicial Appointments
We are delighted to announce two judicial appointments for members of Chambers. Katherine Goss has been appointed by the Senior President of Tribunals as a Fee-paid Judge of the First-Tier Tribunal, assigned to the Health, Education and Social Care Chamber. Lucy Sowden has also been appointed by the Senior President…
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Sarah Harrison remains Ranked in the High Net worth Guide 2024 as a National Leader
Sarah Harrison remains ranked in the High Net Worth Guide as a National Leader (Outside London) for traditional Chancery work. Sarah specialises in probate, trusts and tax work. Those interviewed said the following: “Sarah is highly technical and strategically brilliant. Her ability to advise on tax in addition to the chancery…
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Chris Heath
Chris joined PLP in July 2024 from 18 St John Street Chambers, having clerked there for six years. In that time he clerked on both civil and commercial work. Prior to joining 18 St John Street, Chris worked as an office junior at Lincoln House Chambers. Outside of Chambers, Chris…
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Parklane Plowden shortlisted for three awards at Legal 500 2024 Bar Awards
Parklane Plowden has been shortlisted for three awards at this year’s Legal 500 Bar Awards: The winners will be announced at the awards ceremony on the 25th September. Congratulations to all the nominees!
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Richard Harrington appears in the High Court on the first case to involve a change of both forename and surname in relation to a looked after child
It may be a surprise to many practitioners that until the decision of Re BC (Child in Care: Change of Forename and Surname) [2024] EWHC 1639 (Fam) there have been no reported cases concerning an application made by a looked after child to change both their forename and surname. In…
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Simon Wilkinson appears in two cases regarding vulnerable adults in the High Court and Court of Protection involving the use of the inherent jurisdiction and the appointment of a Health and Welfare Deputy
In Wakefield Metropolitan District Council v FH & Anor [2024] EWHC 830 (Fam) Simon represented the Health Trust in proceedings before Cobb J (as he was) in proceedings involving the inherent jurisdiction being invoked for protective orders for a vulnerable adult. The judgment summarises the key legal principles to be…
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Constructive knowledge of Neurodiversity – a reminder of the correct test to be applied
The EAT handed down its judgment in the case of Godfrey v Natwest Markets plc [2024] EAT 81 on 24 May 2024. The EAT found that the ET had erred in applying a higher test when considering the employer’s constructive knowledge of a former employee’s disability. The employee’s appeal was…
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At a glance: How will the general election impact employment law?
We now have the key party manifestos, with varying priority given to proposals on employment law reform and detail to prepare employers. Regardless of which party gains power from 4th July, there are likely to be plenty of changes to look out for. Labour Emphasising that it is time for…