The Chris Philp Geography Quiz

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We're pleased to announce that Dr Victoria McCloud has been appointed as Associate Member following her retirement as a senior Judge sitting in the High Court of England & Wales gatehouselaw.co.uk/gatehouse-cham…

Outgoing chair Charles Bagot KC and incoming chair Emily Formby KC in front of some of the photo booth pics from last night which are delighting the audience…. #PIBACon24

Fabulous to see our latest silk ready for the big day

Mike, you're looking just a wee bit *too comfortable* in those tights ...

Happy St Patrick's Day!

On at least a weekly basis I'm offered the 'opportunity' to speak at a legal conference, contribute a legal article, chair a legal talk or put myself forward for a legal award.
As long as *I pay* the organisers a fee.

Do other professions get similar offers and 'opportunities'?

Are Roses red?
That may be subjective.
But you are most definitely,
My Overriding Objective.

#legalvalentines

A startling survey, which we can expect will get little publicity in the usual media outlets that bang on about 'lefty lawyers'.

The ability of the courts to prosecute and convict those who have committed the most serious crimes is being eroded to the point of imminent collapse.

'We're gonna need a bigger shelf ...'

We're delighted to announce that Michael Wheater has been recommended for silk (KC) in the 2023 competition. Congratulations, Michael! Thoroughly deserved. Learn more about his expertise here... gatehouselaw.co.uk/michael-wheate…

My thoughts on the Supreme Court's decision on secondary victims yesterday in Paul v Royal Wolverhampton NHS & ors, co-authored with one of my Instructing Solicitors in the Supreme Court, Joanna Lloyd, Partner Bevan Brittan LLP :
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Charles is (characteristically) too modest to mention his role as leading counsel for the successful party.
Unarguably the go-to counsel in any significant secondary victim matter.

Do please apply for our virtual work experience morning if eligible.

My colleagues are all awesome and the event will provide a useful insight into life at the bar.

🎤 What does 2024 hold for #PersonalInjury Lawyers? Last year Jasmine Murphy summarised what was coming up to the theme of Kylie songs; this year, here's what to expect by way of some appeals and legislation summarised in the works of Prince: gatehouselaw.co.uk/2024-expected-… Gatehouse Chambers' PI & Clin Neg Team

TUI v Griffiths has implications for all aspects of civil litigation from property, to professional negligence, to chancery & commercial. John de Waal KC, Charles Bagot KC and Colm Nugent will be discussing the decision in a 1-hour zoom special this coming Monday... gatehouselaw.co.uk/event/how-the-…

🏆 We're delighted to report that Jamal Demachkie (Jamal Demachkie) won Real Estate Junior of the Year at the Chambers UK Bar Awards last night. Congratulations, Jamal! gatehouselaw.co.uk/jamal-demachki…

How - on a small island with a climate crisis looming - is the cost of return train to Truro £256; but a return *flight* to Newquay is £119.98?

We're delighted to announce that Morayo mfb (she/her) has been appointed as a District Judge on the South Eastern Circuit, based at Central Family Court and Central London Trial Centre, with effect from 15 January 2024. Many congratulations to her! gatehouselaw.co.uk/morayo-fagboru…

Good luck to all the stylish lawyers at the #LegalStyleAwards this evening.

With articles from Jasmine Murphy Colm Nugent Emma Zeb and Emma Woods on #vicariousliability , cycle helmets and fixed costs read our latest newsletter here: gatehouselaw.co.uk/newsletter/per…