My strongest memory of COVID: I was sat in a respirator. They are horrible to wear. It made my nose stream and I'd gone deaf in one ear from pressure on my temperomandibular joint from the mask straps. I was tired. So, utterly, dog tired. I'd just reviewed a man, in his 50s

Congratulations to all those receiving pupillage offers this weekend - all the hard work finally paid off! And to those who didn't quite make it over the finishing line this year, take every positive from your round of applications and interviews and keep going, it will come....!

"Substantial Injustice" in relation to the #CJCA 2015 - Jake Rowley of Farrar's Building reviews a recent decision in which practitioners were assured County Court Judges will generally know it when they see it. farrarsbuilding.co.uk/substantial-in… #SubstantialInjustice #CourtofAppeal

We are delighted to announce that Farrar's Building has been shortlisted for Personal Injury Set of the Year in this year’s Legal 500 Bar Awards Congratulations and good luck to all shortlisted: lnkd.in/eq82CDiJ #personalinjury #BarAwards #Setoftheyear #legal500 #teamwork

Simon Hughes, specialist #personalinjury #barrister has made the move to join our collegiate, supportive and progressive set. Please join us in congratulating Simon on this exciting move to Farrar's Building from Civitas Law in Cardiff. farrarsbuilding.co.uk/simon-hughes-j…

#reshuffle UK Prime Minister

Success for Jake Rowley in the #HighCourt in what is now the leading authority on the #admissibility of defectively prepared #witnessstatements for non-English language speakers. Judgment in Correia v Williams: farrarsbuilding.co.uk/jake-rowley-su… #personalinjury #RTA Farrar's Building

I am thrilled to announce the release of my second book - “Low Velocity Impacts in Road Traffic Accidents: Law and Practice” published by the wonderful Law Brief Publishing Available *now* through Amazon (amzn.eu/d/guaZIyF) & through Law Brief Publishing direct (lawbriefpublishing.com/product/lowvel…

The Bar Council said the attacks by Sunak and Braverman betrayed “a startling and regrettable ignorance” of the role of lawyers representing clients within the legal framework created by parliament. Reported by the Financial Times today - ft.com/content/246232…

The #CourtofAppeal has today confirmed that translator/interpreter fees are recoverable. Peter Savory of Farrar's Building outlines the background to the judgment. farrarsbuilding.co.uk/court-of-appea… #personalinjury #legaldevelopments #legalinterpreter #legaltranslator Peter Savory

Supreme Court unanimously finds for claimant in GRIFFITHS V TUI. Important observations about expert evidence for every litigator.

Can highly recommend this piece in today’s Sunday Times if you’re looking for a facile misunderstanding of what a barrister actually does. If Mr Syed had bothered to speak to a barrister, or indulge in the most cursory research, he would have learned at least two things: 🧵

Judgment will be handed down on Thursday 11 January in the matters of Paul and another (Appellants) v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust (Respondent), Polmear and another (Appellants) v Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (Respondent), and Purchase (Appellant) v Ahmed (Respondent)

We are delighted to announce the appointment of James Nieto as Deputy District Judge - a position he will fulfil alongside his busy practice. farrarsbuilding.co.uk/james-nieto-ap… #judicialappointment #deputydistrictjudge #legalcareers

Many congratulations to my colleague and friend in Chambers - James Nieto. A thoroughly deserved appointment. Looking forward to seeing you on the bench!

Come along (virtually!) and bring your Brew!

Thanks to the 140 or so of you who tuned in today to hear Jake Rowley and me have a chat about the latest cases on #fundamentaldishonesty We regularly have these 30 minute Brews so keep up to date on our website gatehouselaw.co.uk/area/clinical-…