Crown Office Chambers Latest News http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news.asp Crown Office Chambers is regularly involved in key cases of the day, and we frequently update our site with the very latest news and developments. en-gb Mon, 23Aug 2010 06:04:06 GMT Copyright: (C) 2010 CopyrightOwner OFT v Foxtons Michael Kent QC and Andrew Davis have succeeded in striking out part of the OFT's clai... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=189 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=189 Thu, 17 Jul 2008 NEW Health & Safety and Regulatory Newsletter The latest edition of Chambers' Health & Safety and Regulatory newletter can be ac... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=182 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=182 Fri, 1 Aug 2008 Bailey v MoD - Court of Appeal Paul Dean successfully appeared for the Claimant in this case, which is reported in The Ti... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=188 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=188 Tue, 26 Aug 2008 Dhillon v Siddiqui [2008] EWHC 2020 (Ch) Simon Howarth appeared for the successful Defendants in this accountant's negligence c... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=190 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=190 Tue, 9 Sep 2008 Chambers Shortlisted for Chambers & Partners Bar Awards We are delighted to announce that Crown Office Chambers has been shortlisted in two catego... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=191 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=191 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 The Legal 500 (2008) Chambers is pleased to announce its continuing rise through the ranks in the latest editio... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=192 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=192 Thu, 11 Sep 2008 Fosse Motor Engineers Limited & Ors V (1) Conde Nast and National Magazine Distributors Limited (2) Phoenix Industrial Recruitment Limited [2008] EWHC 2037 (TCC)29/09/2008 Andrew Bartlett QC and Rebecca Taylor appeared for the successful First Defendants in this... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=193 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=193 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 Crown Office Chambers affiliation with Compass Chambers of Edinburgh Chambers is pleased to officially announce its affiliation with Compass Chambers, of Edinb... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=194 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=194 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 Newsflash - Health & Safety (Offences) Bill Through the Lords In contrast to the Corporate Manslaughter Act's turbulent and high profile passage thr... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=196 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=196 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 Newsflash - "Trigger" Judgment Mr Justice Burton today delivered his long-awaited judgment in the Employers' Liabilit... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=195 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=195 Fri, 21 Nov 2008 Cambridge City Council v Kwik Fit (GB) Ltd John Cooper successfully represented Kwik Fit in their appeal heard at Cambridge Crown Co... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=198 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=198 Thu, 29 Jan 2009 Trent Strategic Health Authority v Jain - House of Lords Decision In Trent Strategic Health Authority v Jain [2009] UKHL 4 the House of Lords dismissed the ... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=199 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=199 Mon, 2 Feb 2009 Smith v J & M Morris (Electrical Contractors) Limited & (2) Midland Co-Operative Society Limited On 30th January 2009 HH Judge Oliver-Jones QC (sitting as a High Court Judge) handed down ... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=200 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=200 Tue, 3 Feb 2009 HSE -v- Enterprise Managed Services Limited Southwark Crown Court, 2nd to 6th March. John Cooper successfully defended in this case in... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=201 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=201 Fri, 6 Mar 2009 HMS Tireless Inquest James Maxwell-Scott (instructed by Hill Hofstetter LLP) represented the manufacturer of a ... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=202 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=202 Tue, 24 Mar 2009 Darg v Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis and Venson Public Sector Group Ltd (PERSONAL INJURY - CAUSATION - CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME AND COMPLEX REGIONAL PAIN SYNDROME)... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=203 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=203 Wed, 1 Apr 2009 R v N and C Ltd, 20th April 2009 The re-trial of the Golden Jubilee Bridge case was stopped today and verdicts of not guilt... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=204 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=204 Tue, 28 Apr 2009 Duncan v Acrabuild Ltd. (2008) QBD (Ronald Walker QC sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) 29.7.08 References: LTL... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=205 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=205 Mon, 11 May 2009 Stephanie Baker v Quantum Clothing, Meridian Ltd and Pretty Polly Limited (Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire Deafness Litigation) Group Test Case Litigation [2009] EWCA Civ 499 Christopher Purchas QC and Catherine Foster represent Meridian Ltd (formerly Courtaulds PL... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=206 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=206 Fri, 22 May 2009 Flexsys America LP v XL Insurance Co Ltd [2009] EWHC 1115 (Comm) Andrew Bartlett QC and Daniel Shapiro successfully represented XL against a claim by its i... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=209 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=209 Mon, 8 Jun 2009 Success in House of Lords for Christopher Purchas QC and Steven Snowden On Wednesday 17 June the House of Lords gave its judgment in the case of Gray v Thames Tra... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=210 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=210 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 Famer found liable for injury by cows Shirley McKaskie v John Cameron His Honour Judge Howarth, Blackpool County Court, 1st July... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=211 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=211 Fri, 3 Jul 2009 PI claim re-issued after first set of proceedings had been struck out for failure to serve in time is itself struck out as an abuse of process: Dixie v British Polythene 8.7.09 HHJ Mitchell, Central London County Court. Steven Snowden appeared for the Defendant before His Honour Judge Mitchell (Designated Civ... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=212 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=212 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 Prospective funeral expenses are not recoverable by a living claimant: Watson v Cakebread Robey [2009] EWHC 1695 (QB) Steven Snowden of Crown Office Chambers (instructed by Berrymans Lace Mawer, Cardiff) appe... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=213 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=213 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 Chilcott v Thermal Transfer Ltd, 17 July 2009 The Administrative Court cancelled the Prohibition Notice issued against Thermal Transfer ... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=214 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=214 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 Transporting civilians in un-armoured vehicles in Basra in 2003 was not negligent: Hopps v (1) Mott MacDonald Ltd (2) Ministry of Defence, [2009] EWHC 1881 QBD, Christopher Clarke J. Mark Turner QC and Toby Gee represented Mott MacDonald Ltd.The Claimant suffered severe in... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=215 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=215 Fri, 24 Jul 2009 Failing to provide a private security contractor in Iraq with an armoured vehicle or bullet resistant windscreen was not negligent: Davies v (1) Global Strategies Group (Hong Kong) Ltd; (2) Global Strategies Group (UK) Limited [2009] EWHC 2342 (QB), Burnett J Matthew Boyle was junior Counsel representing the successful Defendants, Global Strategies... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=216 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=216 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 Antony Edwards-Stuart QC appointed High Court Judge The members, clerks and staff of Chambers congratulate Antony Edwards-Stuart QC on his app... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=235 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=235 Thu, 1 Oct 2009 The Court of Appeal considers which party should be considered successful following the determination of issues of contributory negligence in a personal injury claim SONMEZ v KEBABERY WHOLESALE LTD (2009)CIVIL PROCEDURE - COSTS - PERSONAL INJURY CA (Civ Di... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=217 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=217 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 Amsprop Ltd v ITW Ltd (t/a Hobart UK) [2009] EWHC 2689 (TCC) (29 October 2009) Andrew Bartlett QC and Anna Laney successfully defend claim: a fire at the Hard Rock Cafe ... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=218 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=218 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 Coroners and Justice Act 2009 The Coroners and Justice Act 2009 received the Royal Assent on 12 November 2009. This news... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=219 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=219 Tue, 24 Nov 2009 Clarifying Local Authorities' duties to prevent economic loss Michael Kent QC and Steven Snowden have been successful in the Court of Appeal for the app... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=220 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=220 Fri, 11 Dec 2009 HSE v Brookfield Construction January 11th- 15thAylesbury Crown Court (His Honour The Lord Parmoor) John Cooper represen... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=221 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=221 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 Paul Wynne Jones v Sue Kaney Roger Ter Haar QC and Daniel Shapiro are acting on behalf of a claimant bringing a profess... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=222 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=222 Thu, 21 Jan 2010 HSE v Pearlview Estates Limited, Faulkner Gates Limited & Electric Gate Services Limited Bournemouth Crown Court before HHJ HarrowThe trial of this matter concluded on Monday with... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=223 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=223 Wed, 27 Jan 2010 Robert Lee Uren -and- (1) Corporate Leisure (UK) Limited -and- (2) Ministry Of Defence -and- (3) David Lionel Pratt and Others, Syndicate 2525 Richard Lynagh QC and Shaun Ferris successfully represented the First and Third Defendants... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=224 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=224 Tue, 2 Feb 2010 $130m project insurance dispute Michael Curtis QC, Charles Pimlott, Crispin Winser, Justin Davis and Siobhan Lambertsen (i... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=225 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=225 Tue, 9 Feb 2010 HSE v (1) Veolia (ES) Limited & (2) Brian Currie (Milton Keynes) Limited, Aylesbury Crown Court, His Honour the Lord Parmoor & a Jury A John Williams successfully represented Brian Currie (Milton Keynes) Limited in a prosecu... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=226 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=226 Fri, 12 Feb 2010 Trevor Frost -and- David Oldfield Queen's Bench Division, Manchester District Registry. Richard Lynagh QC and Jason Evan... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=227 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=227 Thu, 18 Feb 2010 Three Valleys Water PLC v London Fire and Emergency Planning Authority [2009] EWHC 3109 (QB) and [2010] EWHC 208 (QB) Michael Curtis QC successfully appeared for London Fire in resisting Three Valleys claim t... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=228 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=228 Fri, 19 Feb 2010 Paul Tyrone Mann v Northern Electric Distribution Ltd [2010] EWCA Civ 141 The role of "foreseeability" in the defence of "reasonable practicability&q... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=230 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=230 Mon, 1 Mar 2010 Esdale v Dover District Council The significance of a local authority's intervention policy when considering a claim u... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=231 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=231 Mon, 15 Mar 2010 The Challenge to Experts' Immunity. Daniel Shapiro and Roger Ter Haar QC act in the matter of Jones v Kaney in which Mr Jones... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=232 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=232 Mon, 19 Apr 2010 Aldgate Construction v Unibar Plumbing & Heating Kim Franklin acted for the successful claimant development company Aldgate in its claim ag... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=233 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=233 Tue, 25 May 2010 Bennett -v- The Attorney-General of the Cayman Islands Richard Lynagh QC successfully represented the Claimant in a personal injury action agains... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=234 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=234 Wed, 2 Jun 2010 Administrative Court holds that regulations limiting recoverable costs to legal aid rates are unlawful R (On the Application of the Law Society) v The Lord Chancellor [2010] EWHC 1406 (Admin)Th... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=237 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=237 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 Court of Appeal dismisses Iraq fatality appeal Matthew Boyle was junior Counsel for the successful Respondents in Davies v Global Strateg... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=238 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=238 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 LFEPA v New Look The Court of Appeal Criminal Division, 18th June 2010(before Pitchford LJ, Rafferty J and ... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=239 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=239 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 HSE v. (1) Fluor Limited (2) Hertel UK Limited (3) Shaw Group Limited Knutsford Crown Court 24th to 27th May, before HHJ Stephen ClarkeHarry Vann successfully r... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=240 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=240 Thu, 24 Jun 2010 Fileturn Ltd v Royal Garden Hotel Ltd [2010] EWHC 1736 (TCC) Charles Pimlott acted for the successful Claimant in an application for the enforcement of... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=241 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=241 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 The Law of Construction Disputes - new book by Cyril Chern Chambers is pleased to announce the publication of 'The Law of Construction Disputes&#... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=242 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=242 Tue, 17 Aug 2010 Chambers & Partners 2010 Awards We are delighted to announce that chambers has been shortlisted for the following categori... http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=243 http://www.crownofficechambers.com/latest-news-display.asp?id=243 Mon, 23 Aug 2010