17th April 2020
Members of the Family Finance Team offer solicitors a service to conduct remote private FDRs through St John’s Chambers: selecting the private FDR Leader of their choice who conducts the FDR remotely via a video-conferencing platform. Read full article: Here Written by barrister, Andrew Commins For further information and to discuss instructing a Member of…
9th April 2020
Christopher Sharp QC, writes an informative article on, making the best of remote hearings. Looking into media platforms such as Skype for business and WhatsApp, Christopher shares his opinions and breaks down the ways in which to use these easily and effectively. Read here: Making remote hearings work CSQC
7th April 2020
Zoë Saunders our head of family finance sets out what we can do to help you deal with financial remedy cases in the circumstances of the current pandemic. Click here for full article: Financial Remedies In The Time Of Covid-19
3rd April 2020
In a time of uncertainty and isolation we are working with you to keep the legal system going. We are here to assist with any quick queries or if you simply need a sounding board on any matters relating to Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence & Inquests. From procedural questions to expert recommendations don’t hesitate to contact us by email at piclerks@stjohn.joydemo.co.uk…
2nd April 2020
Patrick West looks at the potential impact of the Coronavirus pandemic in employers’ cases. The COVID-19 pandemic has been described as the biggest challenge facing the world since World War II. With thousands dead and dying from the virus, there is no vaccine and no cure (yet). It is a frightening prospect for all those…
2nd April 2020
Personal Injury barrister, Matthew White, writes article on how The Supreme Court has overturned the decisions of the Court of Appeal in 2 significant cases concerning vicarious liability, dismissing claims that had previously succeeded. Read here
1st April 2020
In Whittingham Hospital NHS Trust v XX [2020] UKSC 14 the Supreme Court has decisively over-ruled the earlier Court of Appeal decision in Briody v St Helen’s and Knowsley Area Health Authority [2001] EWCA Civ 1010 and held that the costs of surrogacy using donor eggs and foreign commercial surrogacy costs were recoverable as a…
31st March 2020
St John’s Chambers, Property team looks at the ‘right to roam’ and to exercise outside the home in the light of the Covid-19 Coronavirus restrictions and regulations. Click here to read the full article here
25th March 2020
Barrister: James Marwick The Coronavirus Bill was published Thursday 23rd March and it is before Parliament this week. It is an extraordinary piece of legislation which will introduce wide ranging emergency provisions aimed at addressing the unprecedented public health crisis presented by the covid-19 pandemic. The situation is constantly evolving and this article simply serves to…
20th March 2020
St John’s Chambers, Commercial team In the midst of Covid-19 issues are already arising as to the effect which the outbreak may have upon existing contractual obligations. Businesses and individual traders are immediately feeling the effects. Our specialist commercial and chancery barristers have already received enquiries in respect of the operation of force majeure clauses…
