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What’s in a name? “A lot”, the press would answer

There has been a spate of recent cases where professionals involved as respondents in disciplinary proceedings have sought anonymity orders in their favour. Helen Evans KC…

Why are there so many cases against lawyers for contempt of court?

There has been a spate of cases in the past couple of years where contempt of court proceedings have been brought against lawyers. Prompted by the…

Success for 4 New Square Chambers in Legal 500’s 2023 UK Bar Guide

We are pleased to announce that 4 New Square Chambers has received a record 177 individual rankings in the Legal 500 UK Bar 2023 guide. This…

The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2022 – 4 New Square Chambers shortlisted for 21 awards

We are delighted to announce that 4 New Square has been shortlisted for 21 awards at the 2022 Legal 500 Bar Awards. The awards are based…

Ben Hubble KC to chair ARDL webinar “Defending in Financial Reporting Council Proceedings”

13th July 2022
6pm - 7:30pm BST

4 New Square Chambers’ Ben Hubble KC will chair the Association of Regulatory and Disciplinary Lawyers’ latest webinar which will explore key features of FRC supervision…

Securities fraud claims: first limitation decision under section 90A FSMA

Shail Patel and Will Harman acted for the successful claimants in the first substantive limitation decision under section 90A FSMA. The court’s judgment will have a…

Success for 4 New Square Chambers in Legal 500’s 2022 UK Bar Guide

We are pleased to announce that 4 New Square Chambers has been recognised by the Legal 500 UK Bar Guide as a leading chambers for Commercial…

Helen Evans speaking at DAC Beachcroft webinar: Looking after Lawyers – Solicitors Regulatory Risks Update

28th April 2021
1pm BST

4 New Square’s Helen Evans will join Clare Hughes-Williams and Naomi Park of DAC Beachcroft to discuss key regulatory exposures for solicitors including: How far should…

Disqualification undertakings and second chances—the correct approach to sections 8A and 17 of the Company Directors Disqualification Act 1986 (Ahmed v Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Industrial Strategy)

Restructuring & Insolvency analysis: The court held that a disqualified director’s rehabilitation from drug and alcohol addiction did not amount to ‘special circumstances’ for the purposes…

Virtual Screening: ICAEW “Without Question”

12th November 2020
4pm BST

An expert panel discuss the challenges faced by directors and professional advisors in connection with difficult issues including IPO, fraud & error, and negligence. Phil Crooks will…