The Barrister Group Blog

RAKIA v Republic of India [2025] EWHC 1553 (Comm): English Court reasserts jurisdictional review power over BIT arbitrations

Posted by Divya Kesar, Jul 22, 2025

1. Introduction In RAKIA v Republic of India [2025] EWHC 1553 (Comm), the High Court of England and Wales has overturned a tribunal’s ruling declining jurisdiction under the India–UAE Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT), marking a significant development in the interpretation ...

Pupillage doesn’t have to be a test of endurance: The Bar Council’s 2025 Pupillage Survey

Posted by Emily Foges, Jul 16, 2025

This week, we were thrilled to offer tenancy to one of our 2024/25 pupils, Carolyne Willow. It’s a powerful moment, and for ...

The Implications of Mr Mazahar Hussain v Eui Ltd (“Hussain 2") (2024 EWCC 16, 2024 WL)

Posted by Azeem Ali, Jul 11, 2025

The case of Mr Mazahar Hussain v Eui Ltd has drawn considerable attention by both sides in the ongoing “war” in credit hire, ...

Phoebe Whitlock Awarded Churchill Fellowship for Project on AI and the Legal System

Posted by The Barrister Group, Jul 10, 2025

Phoebe Whitlock, a barrister at the Barrister Group, has been awarded a coveted Churchill Fellowship which will enable her ...

When Code Creates Duty: The Tulip Trading Case and the Future of Liability in Web3 and Blockchain Networks

Posted by Brian Sanya Mondoh, Jul 08, 2025

The Tulip Trading litigation addresses whether software developers who maintain Bitcoin networks may owe fiduciary or ...

The COPA v Wright Trilogy: English High Court’s Judicial Treatment of Vexatious Litigation in Web 3 and Blockchain Matters

Posted by Brian Sanya Mondoh, Jul 02, 2025

This case analysis examines three sequential English High Court decisions in the litigation between the Crypto Open Patent ...

Phoebe Whitlock Wins Prestigious “Women Who Will: Future Leaders in Law” Award

Posted by The Barrister Group, Jun 30, 2025

We are proud to announce that Phoebe Whitlock, a distinguished barrister at The Barrister Group, has been named a winner of ...

Fundamental Dishonesty: Stopping the Wrecking Ball Before it Swings

Posted by Monica Jaskolowski, Jun 18, 2025

I came in like a wrecking ball!

The EHCP Crisis & Appealing to the SEND Tribunal with the SEND35/35A Forms (Education Law Series)

Posted by Haresh Sood, Jun 16, 2025

In my reduced fee conference packages, one of the frequent enquiries I receive from parents (and pupils/students aged 16-25) ...

Law, Lies, and Language Models: Responding to AI Hallucinations in UK Jurisprudence

Posted by Tahir Khan, Jun 12, 2025

Abstract Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping the legal landscape in the UK, offering unprecedented efficiency ...

TRA (Teaching Regulation Agency) Referrals – A Guide for Teachers (Education Law Series)

Posted by Haresh Sood, Jun 09, 2025

In this article, I will cover some of the most frequently asked questions, during my reduced fee conference package ...

Phoebe Whitlock’s Reflections on Copyright and Creativity in the Age of AI

Posted by The Barrister Group, Jun 04, 2025

Last Thursday, new member Phoebe Whitlock participated as a featured speaker at the 31st Edition of the IPR Gorilla Virtual ...

Time Limits and CIL

Posted by Christopher Cant, Jun 02, 2025

The recent decision in Lee Jones v Shropshire Council [2025] EWHC 365 (Admin) is interesting for what it does not discuss as ...

Code Meets Law: An Overview of the UK’s Crypto-Asset Regulatory Shift

Posted by Brian Sanya Mondoh, May 30, 2025

Cryptoassets are significantly changing the landscape of global finance. They have introduced innovations like digital ...

Distinguishing Free Legal Advice from Pro Bono Help: Giving Something Back in a Structured Way

Posted by Haresh Sood, May 27, 2025

As my film premiered, on the 3rd of November 2024, pro bono week fell in the same week. Before I embarked on the ...