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November 2024

November 2024

Hunt ADR and The Barrister Group launch The Private Arbitration Court – a leading innovation in UK arbitration services with fixed cost fees

June 2024

June 2024

Innovation leader Emily Foges named TBG's first Chief Operating Officer

November 2023

May 2024

A new dawn for Bar recruitment as largest-ever cohort of pupils at one set to join TBG
November 2023

November 2023

Quarter of people say they work with a sexual predator, study shows
October 2023

October 2023

Third of workers experience sexually inappropriate behaviour from colleagues but many are too scared to report it, research shows
May 2023

May 2023

Barristers' chambers secures private equity investment from LDC tech and flexibility an advantage for the "21st century Bar"

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

Introduction: The Jurisdictional Tug-of-War In a significant decision, the English High Court in Destin Trading Inc v Saipem SA [2025] EWHC 668 (Ch) (24 March 2025) revisited the ...
Divya Kesar
Divya Kesar

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

The Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, which completed its first passage through the House of Commons last month, now includes a set of corporate parenting responsibilities ...
Carolyne Willow
Carolyne Willow

Nine TBG Barristers Included in 2025 Pro Bono Recognition List

We’re pleased to share the inclusion of nine TBG barristers in the 2024 Pro Bono Recognition List. An enormous well done to Nadeem Aslam, Wendy Banks, Philip Bowen, Janine ...
The Barrister Group
The Barrister Group

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

A well-structured Service Agreement is crucial in defining responsibilities, managing expectations, and protecting both parties in business transactions. Without clear contractual ...
Tahir Khan
Tahir Khan

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

Artificial intelligence is bringing many benefits to the legal profession, streamlining processes, analysing case law, and is even being used in certain jurisdictions to predict ...
Julius Nkafu
Julius Nkafu

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

The case of Howells v Newport City Council [2025] EWHC 22 (Ch) concerns the claim by Mr. Howells (‘the Claimant’) to recover a hard drive containing the private key to bitcoins ...
Brian Sanya Mondoh
Brian Sanya Mondoh

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

Simon Bell has successfully acted for a specialist recruitment agency, engaged in recruiting healthcare professionals for placement within the NHS in its response to an ...
The Barrister Group
The Barrister Group

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

On 7th November 2024, three hours before Swale Borough Council’s Planning Committee was due to debate and determine two outline planning applications for 8,400 dwellings, the ...
The Barrister Group
The Barrister Group

Ofsted urges action on advocacy for homeless teenagers

Ofsted has published research on the support provided to children aged 16 and 17 who are homeless. Part of this was a survey of 96 children and young people aged 17 to 24, of whom ...
Carolyne Willow
Carolyne Willow

Credit Hire Agreement Unsigned by the Claimant - Implications

Introduction It is not altogether unusual for a credit hire agreement to be unsigned by the Claimant. Indeed, it's not an unfamiliar situation in the courts and the courts have ...
Azeem Ali
Azeem Ali

AI Regulation in Action: How the EU AI Act’s Prohibited Practices Impact Your Business

February 12, 2025 – The European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act) has entered a pivotal phase, with its initial provisions on prohibited practices becoming enforceable ...
Tahir Khan
Tahir Khan

Decoding Crypto Crime: Insights from TRM Labs' 2025 Crypto Crime Report

According to TRM Labs’ 2025 Crypto Crime report[1], the global cryptocurrency market showed impressive growth in 2024, with total transaction volumes exceeding USD 10.6 trillion. ...
Brian Sanya Mondoh
Brian Sanya Mondoh

Mediation on Trial: The Legal and Practical Impact of the 2024 Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) Changes

Introduction: The 1stOctober 2024 (Amendment No.3) (SI 2024 No.839) to the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) mark a pivotal shift in the UK’s dispute resolution framework, reinforcing ...
Tahir Khan
Tahir Khan

Understanding the GDPR and EU AI Act: Key Insights for Businesses

AI and Data Privacy Compliance To date, the European Union (EU) has implemented two significant legislations impacting organisations both within and outside the EU: the General ...
Brian Sanya Mondoh
Brian Sanya Mondoh

R v Hopley Revisited

The government recently rejected an amendment to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill which would remove the common law defence of ‘reasonable punishment’ available to ...
Carolyne Willow
Carolyne Willow

Higgs v Farmor's School: Richard O'Dair Represents Claimant in Landmark Judgment

The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in the case of Higgs v Farmor's School, marking a win for claimant Kristie Higgs. The Barrister Group's Richard O'Dair, who appeared ...
The Barrister Group
The Barrister Group

Cryptocurrency Disputes Need Mediation: Cutting Through the Complexity

Cryptocurrency disputes are unique when compared to other disputes, considering the technology’s complexity, the decentralised nature of blockchain systems, and the evolving ...
Dr Georgina Tsagas
Dr Georgina Tsagas

Bitcoin Origins: Revolutionising Finance and Value Transfer

Seventeen years ago, an anonymous individual or group of persons known as Satoshi Nakamoto introduced Bitcoin to the world through a white paper titled: “Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer ...
Brian Sanya Mondoh
Brian Sanya Mondoh

Is Mediation in the eye of the beholder? How the United Kingdom and Greece 'regulate' mediation

In the past decade London has become the Babel of the modern world, with more than a third of Londoners now being foreign born - that's around 2.5 million people. Services that ...
Dr Georgina Tsagas
Dr Georgina Tsagas

D'Aloia v Persons Unknown - wrong defendant pursued; implications for crypto-exchange liability, legal status of digital currencies

This article was originally published on Thomson Reuters in November 2024 by Matt Green of Lawrence Stephens, and barrister Brian Mondoh.
Brian Sanya Mondoh
Brian Sanya Mondoh

Arbitration in England and Wales: A Look Back at 2024 and What to Expect in 2025

Arbitration, at its core, has always necessitated a delicate balance between flexibility and certainty. In 2024, this balance was rigorously tested and refined through a series of ...
Divya Kesar
Divya Kesar

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