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NEWS 🔔 | Landmark Court of Appeal Judgment Allows Appeal Concerning Amenability to Judicial Review of Decision by Adjudicator The Court of Appeal has today allowed an appeal concerning the amenability to judicial review of a decision of an adjudicator appointed by the Secretary of State determining a dispute arising out of a contract governing the provision of primary care services. The Court of Appeal’s landmark judgment sets out principles of broad application for judicial review and will be significant for a large number of GPs practicing in England. 🔗 Read more: https://lnkd.in/d-z_zdDb The appellant was successfully represented by 39 Essex Chambers barristers Vikram Sachdeva KC and Jake Thorold. The British Medical Association, who intervened to support the appeal, was represented by 39 Essex Chambers barrister Jenni Richards KC. #PublicLaw

Last week we had the pleasure of hosting our annual Women in Construction Afternoon Tea, where industry professionals came together to share insights, inspire one another, and celebrate the incredible impact of women in construction law. A huge thank you to all who attended. #39Events

We are pleased to announce that nine 39 Essex Chambers barristers have been ranked in the Lexology Index: Arbitration Review 2025 🌟 Loretta Malintoppi is listed as a Global Elite Thought Leader. Peter Rees KC, Lindy Patterson KC, Peter Turner KC, David Bateson and Steven Y. H. Lim are included in the Recommended section. Vivek Kapoor, Grace Cheng 鄭子欣 and James Shaerf are ranked as Future Leaders, likely to be the pre-eminent names of the next generation.

NEW: 39 Essex Chambers Banking and Finance Webinar Series 🎥 | 'Financial Services Regulation in 2025' 🔗Register: https://lnkd.in/eQxh8Cre Join 39 Essex Chambers barristers Fenella Morris KC, David Hopkins, Gethin Thomas, Steph David and Ella Grodzinski as they consider the following Financial Services Regulation hot topics in 2025: 💡 Motor finance commission cases 💡 Cryptoassets 💡 Consumer duty 💡 Appointed representatives 📅 Wednesday 4 December ⏰ 1pm - 2pm (GMT) Stay up to date with 39 Essex Chambers events by registering on our website: https://lnkd.in/eG8Sn_ra #BankingandFinance #FinancialRegulation

Adult Safeguarding Week 2024 Podcast Mini-Series 🎙️ | ‘How far can the inherent jurisdiction go’ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ewNfxnQM The inherent jurisdiction of the High Court in respect of vulnerable adults is one of the tools in safeguarding that remains misunderstood. 39 Essex Chambers barristers Francesca Gardner and Ian Brownhill answer key questions on what the inherent jurisdiction can do and when it might be used. #39Podcasts #PublicLaw #SafeguardingLaw #SafeguardingAdultsWeek

NEW EPISODE 19 🎙️ | 39 Essex Chambers Climate Law Matters podcast The campaigner behind the most significant climate case of this century so far (Part 2) - Interview with Sarah Finch Listen here 🔗: https://lnkd.in/eVu5iP5P In this episode, 39 Essex Chambers barrister Steph David continues her conversation with Sarah Finch, who's behind the groundbreaking Supreme Court case in R (Finch) v Surrey County Council [2024] P.T.S.R. 988, talks about the immediate effects of the judgment for fossil fuel development elsewhere in the country, before considering the wider impacts on other sectors. She then shares her experience in bringing a case like this and sets out what she sees as the greatest barrier to addressing climate change. #39Podcasts #ClimateLaw #LawPodcast #Climate #Environment

Adult Safeguarding Week 2024 Podcast Mini-Series 🎙️ | ‘Information sharing, disinformation and misinformation in Safeguarding’ 39 Essex Chambers barristers, Katherine Apps KC and Ian Brownhill discuss the flow of information in safeguarding cases. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/ewNfxnQM The episode will focus on: • Challenges of dealing with disinformation and misinformation • Matters that need to be considered when sharing information • Matters that need to be considered when placing it in the public domain #39Podcasts #PublicLaw #SafeguardingLaw #SafeguardingAdultsWeek

Adult Safeguarding Week 2024 Podcast Mini-Series 🎙️ | ‘Is safeguarding a core function of policing? - Part 2’ In this second part of two-part special, 39 Essex Chambers barrister Ian Brownhill continues his discussion with mental health policing expert Michael Brown. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e9peQgig The episode will focus on: • Right Care • Right Person model of policing • Impact on people experiencing a mental health crisis #39Podcasts #PublicLaw #SafeguardingLaw #SafeguardingAdultsWeek

Adult Safeguarding Week 2024 Podcast Mini-Series 🎙️ | ‘Is safeguarding a core function of policing? - Part 1’ In this first part of two-part special, 39 Essex Chambers barrister Ian Brownhill is joined by mental health policing expert Michael Brown. Having recently retired from active service as a police officer, Michael shares his experience of how the police approach safeguarding issues. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/enPVxPPu The second episode of podcast will focus on: • Right Care • Right Person model of policing • Impact on people experiencing a mental health crisis #39Podcasts #PublicLaw #SafeguardingLaw #SafeguardingAdultsWeek

💰 OUT NOW | The 10th Edition of our Costs Newsletter '3+9=Costs' is out today! 🔗 Read here: https://lnkd.in/eGXF7hhU This edition of the newsletter covers a range of recent developments in costs law, starting with the Costs Law Reports and Association of Costs Lawyers conferences, as well as notable court appearances, including a farewell ceremony for Senior Costs Judge Andrew Gordon-Saker. Key updates include insights from recent King’s Bench Division costs budgeting decisions, emphasizing the risks of adverse costs orders for unrealistic budgeting positions. The newsletter also delves into costs management hearings, explaining issues like interest and interim payments at trial. Significant cases such as Oakwood Solicitors Ltd v Menzies in the Supreme Court and Signature Litigation LLP v Ivanishvili in the Court of Appeal highlight nuances in client billing, consent, and solicitor-client payment regulations. Finally, it discusses trends in assessing solicitor-client budgets and hourly rates, offering guidance on presumptions and consent in these evaluations. Contributions come from Simon Browne KC, Rachel Sullivan, Daniel Laking, Daniel Kozelko and Editor Shaman Kapoor. #CostsLaw #Costs