This podcast by Nicole Sandells KC will look at a few of the concepts in the context of potential claims against solicitors. On 11th April 2017, the Supreme Court handed down its decision in Swynson v Lowick Rose [2018] AC 313, a case that sought to push the boundaries of equitable subrogation beyond breaking point. […]
Listen nowA podcast by Helen Evans KC, Anthony Jones and Seohyung Kim bringing you up to date with the key professional negligence developments in 2019 and 2020. The podcast will include: Asking whether the approach to vicarious liability has become more sophisticated Considering how courts are implementing the Patel v Mirza ‘policy-based’ approach to the doctrine of […]
Listen nowMurray Rosen KC, an arbitrator and mediator and a member of the new Court of Arbitration for Art at The Hague, discusses the special features of dispute resolution in Art disputes, including a comparison between recent court cases and ADR methods, and the impact of the COVID-19 virus on procedures, especially remote hearings and meetings.
Listen nowA look at how discontinuity of insurance coverage may arise for insurance policies written on a ‘claims made’ basis. This has particular resonance for professional persons who may believe they have seamless cover so long as they take out back-to-back yearly policies. Discontinuity problems are analysed in relation to both the ‘claims’ and ‘circumstances’ attachment […]
Listen nowIn a world where Russian oligarchs refer to litigation as “lawfare”, in this podcast we look at the issues arising where personal commercial rivalries are played out in spurious litigation. We go on to consider the new phenomenon of malicious prosecution claims arising from big money divorces, touching finally on the professional liability exposure of […]
Listen nowIn this podcast, Jamie Smith KC, Helen Evans KC and Hannah Daly review where we are with dishonest assistance and unlawful means conspiracy claims after Group 7 and Stobart / The Racing Partnership. A look, too, at insurers’ recovery options in the event that the insured is engaged in ‘naughty conduct’.
Listen nowGraeme McPherson KC and Diarmuid Laffan share some practical thoughts on preparing for disciplinary hearings and conducting tribunal advocacy.
Listen nowA review of recent decisions on the disclosure pilot running in the Business and Property Courts and a discussion of the key issues which face practitioners grappling with the procedure set out in PD 51U.
Listen nowRichard Liddell KC (4 New Square) and Sarah McNally (Herbert Smith Freehills) have received various questions regarding insurance coverage in the wake of COVID-19. In this podcast recorded at the end of March, they consider some of the issues that policyholders and insurers are likely to be grappling with across many different forms of insurance.
Listen nowThe Supreme Court has had two chances to bring some much needed clarity to these questions, but has ducked them. This podcast with the late Mark Cannon QC and Hugh Evans, provides the answers.
Listen nowIn this podcast, Siân Mirchandani KC and Daniel Saoul KC discuss their practice, life at the bar and their journey to becoming Queen’s Counsel (now King’s Counsel) at 4 New Square Chambers – and what being a KC means to a career at the Bar.
Listen nowIn this podcast, junior barrister Hannah Daly shares her journey to the Commercial Bar, offering insights into the pupillage experience, her first year as a tenant at 4 New Square Chambers, and the lessons she has learned along the way.
Listen nowThinking about pupillage? Hear from Seohyung Kim and Melody Hadfield on their path to the Bar, tips for success, and what their pupillage year at 4 New Square Chambers was really like.
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