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The Tangled Web of Wales, Ayinde v London Borough of Haringey [2025] EWHC 1040 (Admin): Unravelling the Layers of a Curious Case of Non-Existent Citations

Posted by Tahir Khan, May 20, 2025

The High Court's decision in Wales, Ayinde v London Borough of Haringey [2025] EWHC 1040 (Admin), delivered by The Honourable Mr Justice Ritchie on April 3, 2025, presents a multifaceted scenario that extends beyond the typical disputes concerning local authority duties to ...

Business Use of Vehicles and Need – Hire

Posted by Azeem Ali, May 14, 2025

This business use of vehicles and need in hire cases has received surprisingly little attention over the years. It's ...

Ravi Sethi shortlisted for Barrister of the Year Award

Posted by The Barrister Group, May 08, 2025

We're delighted to share that barrister Ravi Sethi was shortlisted this week for the Manchester Legal Awards' Barrister of ...

Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice: A Regulatory and Strategic Guide for Solicitors in England and Wales

Posted by Tahir Khan, Apr 29, 2025

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly influencing how legal services are delivered across the UK. Whether through ...

“Sex” Means Biological Sex, Supreme Court Confirms in Landmark Equality Act Ruling

Posted by Divya Kesar, Apr 23, 2025

Few questions in contemporary equality law have generated as much doctrinal uncertainty — or as intense scrutiny — as the ...

When Harry Leaves Sally: Digital Assets in Divorce and Succession

Posted by Brian Sanya Mondoh, Apr 22, 2025

The rise in popularity of digital assets, such as cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), along with decentralised ...

The Impact of AI on the UK Legal Landscape: Opportunities, Challenges, and Regulatory Perspectives

Posted by Tahir Khan, Apr 17, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the UK's legal landscape, reshaping traditional practices and ...

Jurisdictional Battles in Arbitration: The Inoperability of Arbitration Clauses After Settlement

Posted by Divya Kesar, Apr 14, 2025

Introduction: The Jurisdictional Tug-of-War In a significant decision, the English High Court in Destin Trading Inc v Saipem ...

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Transforming England’s Children’s Care System

Posted by Carolyne Willow, Apr 09, 2025

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which completed its first passage through the House of Commons last month, now ...

Nine TBG Barristers Included in 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List

Posted by The Barrister Group, Apr 07, 2025

We’re pleased to share the inclusion of nine TBG barristers in the 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List. An enormous well done to ...

The Ultimate Guide to Service Agreements: Essential Clauses for Legal Protection and Business Success

Posted by Tahir Khan, Apr 04, 2025

A well-structured Service Agreement is crucial in defining responsibilities, managing expectations, and protecting both ...

The Courtroom Algorithm: Why AI Cannot Replace Judges, Arbitrators and Other ADR Practitioners

Posted by Julius Nkafu, Apr 02, 2025

Artificial intelligence is bringing many benefits to the legal profession, streamlining processes, analysing case law, and ...

Howells v Newport City Council: Challenges and Innovations in Digital Asset Recovery

Posted by Brian Sanya Mondoh, Mar 27, 2025

The case of Howells v Newport City Council [2025] EWHC 22 (Ch) concerns the claim by Mr. Howells (‘the Claimant’) to recover ...

Simon Bell acts for NHS recruitment agency in Code of Practice breach allegation

Posted by The Barrister Group, Mar 26, 2025

Simon Bell has successfully acted for a specialist recruitment agency, engaged in recruiting healthcare professionals for ...

Simon Bell & Simon Barnes to represent Rule 6 Parties in Highsted Park planning inquiry

Posted by The Barrister Group, Mar 07, 2025

On 7th November 2024, three hours before Swale Borough Council’s Planning Committee was due to debate and determine two ...