Barrister of the week

There are certain employment disputes that capture the national attention and serve as vehicles for change, and Elaine Banton’s most recent case was definitely that. As the lead counsel for croupier Semhar Tesfagiorgis, the 7 Bedford Row (7BR) junior successfully crafted an argument that triumphed over one of London’s leading luxury casinos, Crown Aspinalls, with […]

A seasoned competition barrister, Brick Court’s James Flynn QC is used to going head-to-head with magnates and monopolies. But his recent victory in a mega class-action brought against the shareholders of Brazilian orange juice giant Cutrale offered a fresh perspective. The lawsuit centres around an alleged cartel between several Brazilian companies, including Cutrale, which the […]

Marianne Butler’s representation of Liz Ellen before the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal was an ideal case for the Fountain Court junior. With a practice built around professional discipline and investigations, in disputes often involving lawyers on the defence side, Butler’s involvement was almost inevitable. “I like the feeling of solidarity with the respondent and putting their cases […]

Golf clubs, antidepressants, the Sky/Fox merger – Brick Court’s Marie Demetriou QC has seen it all when it comes to competition disputes. Her latest fight against Facebook over its contentious $400m merger with GIPHY, however, presented a fresh challenge. Acting for the Competition and Markets Authority, Demetriou battled the Big Tech giant over derogations it […]

There aren’t too many barristers, let alone silks, with a caseload or client base of Sonia Tolaney QC’s calibre. Then again, there aren’t too many barristers who can succeed on behalf of Deutsche Bank in two cases in as many weeks. The latest scalp secured by the One Essex Court barrister, who is also the […]

The Supreme Court’s decision to limit a defendant’s ability to set off costs in some cases culminated in a major victory for 4 New Square’s Roger Mallalieu QC. The silk successfully acted for appellant Ms Adelekun, who was injured following a road traffic accident with respondent Ms Ho in 2012. Adelekun later accepted a settlement […]

A 10-year fight against the Metropolitan Police ended in success for Kate Wilson last Thursday, who has been represented throughout her legal battle by Blackstone Chambers’ Charlotte Kilroy QC. In a case with a unique factual background, the Investigatory Powers Tribunal ruled that the Met had violated Wilson’s rights after she was deceived into a […]

Nearly 15 years after Alexander Litvinenko was assassinated in London, his widow Marina finally secured justice after the European Court of Human Rights held Russia responsible for his death. Behind her from the very beginning on this long road was Field Court’s Professor Bill Bowring. “She is an amazing woman – a real tough cookie. […]

During a recent High Court hearing, Ian Wise QC took on the Environment Agency on behalf of a five-year old boy whose health has been worsened by toxic fumes from a local landfill.

Josh Holmes QC’s recent victory for Coca-Cola European Partners shows that the CAT isn’t afraid to exercise discipline.

Allan Briddock recently teamed up with others to form an online group for lawyers looking to assist those fleeing Afghanistan.