The Gatehouse Chambers Legal Podcast

A podcast exploring the Privy Council’s decision touching on no case to answer submissions in civil claims, in Tyson Strachan (Appellant) v Albany Resort Operators Ltd (Respondent) (The Bahamas) [2026] UKPC 5, as well as effective teamwork in Privy Council appeals.The judgment is interesting as it is an unusual analysis at Privy Council level of:the necessary ingredients legally and evidentially for a viable tort claim for damages (here by an employee for personal injury);the pleading and particularisation requirements for a viable employment claim; as well asthe appropriate procedure and threshold associated with a submission of no case to answer in a civil claim.Speakers: the advocates who acted for the successful Respondent in the Privy Council- Charles Bagot KC and Sara Ibrahim of Gatehouse Chambers, London and their Instructing Attorney, Giahna-Soles Hunt from Glinton Sweeting O’Brien in the Bahamas. 

This content is provided free of charge for information purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. No responsibility for the accuracy and/or correctness of the information and commentary set out in the article, or for any consequences of relying on it, is assumed or accepted by any member of Chambers or by Chambers as a whole.

This content is provided free of charge for information purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. No responsibility for the accuracy and/or correctness of the information and commentary set out in the article, or for any consequences of relying on it, is assumed or accepted by any member of Chambers or by Chambers as a whole.

This content is provided free of charge for information purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. No responsibility for the accuracy and/or correctness of the information and commentary set out in the article, or for any consequences of relying on it, is assumed or accepted by any member of Chambers or by Chambers as a whole.

This content is provided free of charge for information purposes only. It does not constitute legal advice and should not be relied on as such. No responsibility for the accuracy and/or correctness of the information and commentary set out in the article, or for any consequences of relying on it, is assumed or accepted by any member of Chambers or by Chambers as a whole.

International Women's Day 2022: Sarah Clarke interviews Marcia Shekerdemian QC of Wilberforce Chambers

In our final podcast for LGBTQIA+ History Month, Sarah Clarke and Zoe Mellor interview ICC Judge Sally Barber.

Cameron Stocks interviews Dr S Chelvan for the second podcast in our series for LGBTQIA+ History Month.

Brie Stevens-Hoare QC and James Hall interview Master McCloud for the first podcast in our series for LGBTQIA+ History Month.

Morayo and Fagborun and Anitha Bushiri conclude our #ProudToBe series for Black History Month.

Morayo Fagborun Bennett and Anitha Bushiri speak to Sally Penni MBE for the fourth episode in our “Proud to Be” series for Black History Month.

Shazia Akhtar and Patrick Sarson interview Andrew Powell for the third episode in our "Proud to Be" series for Black History Month.

Emily Betts and Bryan Frimpong interview James Hall for the second podcast in our "Proud to Be" series for Black History Month.

Colm Nugent and Vanessa McKinlay discuss the implications of the decision in Griffiths v TUI (UK) Limited [2021] EWCA Civ 1442.

Faisel Sadiq speaks to Gemma de Cordova and Shey Ojedokun for the first episode of our "Proud to Be" podcast series for Black History Month.

Priya Gopal interviews William Golightly and Jaysen Sharpe.

Simon Kerry and George Eyre provide an update on recent case law relating to adjudication, covering hybrid contracts, costs and liquidated damages.

John de Waal QC and James Hall discuss the thorny issue of aggregation in solicitors' professional indemnity insurance, with particular reference to the case of AIG Europe Limited v Woodman and the recent case of Baines v Dixon Coles and Gill.

Aneurin Moloney and Helena Drage review a selection of the most significant decisions in the field of Clinical Negligence in 2020 and take a look at the hot topics for 2021.

Cases covered: Rubiera v JobTopham v Ageas & KeraliKennedy v Corida Services LLPPhillips v SymesDeutsche Bank AG v (1) Sebastian Holdings Inc (2) Alexander Vik (Defendant for costs purposes only) Parent A v Parent B & 5 OrsSymphony Group Plc v HodgsonBahai v Rashidian (1985)LVI v Zafar and OthersSamantha Thimmaya (Claimant) v Lancashire NHS Foundation Trust (Defendant) & Firas Jamil (Third Partys Costs) (2020)Mainwaring v Goldtech Investments Limited

In conversation with Sally Penni MBE, Brie Stevens-Hoare QC, Morayo Fagborun Bennett and Amanda Illing.

Peninsula Securities Ltd v Dunnes Stores (Bangor) Ltd (Northern Ireland) [2020] UKSC 36Fearn v Board of Trustees of the Tate Gallery [2020] EWCA Civ 104Beaumont Business Centres Limited v Florala Properties Limited [2020] EWHC 550Capitol Park Leeds plc v Global Radio Services Limited [2020] EWHC 2750 (Ch)Cornerstone Telecommunications Infrastructure Limited v University of the Arts London [2020] UKUT 0248 (LC)Southwark LBC v Ludgate House Limited [2020] EWCA Civ 1637Alexander Devine Children’s Cancer Trust v Housing Solutions Ltd [2020] UKSC 45Trecarrel House Limited v Rouncefield [2020] EWCA Civ 760Rees v Windsor Clive [2020] EWCA Civ 81689 Holland Park Management Ltd v Hicks [2020] EWCA Civ 758

The High Court appeal in Griffiths v TUI UK Ltd [2020] EWHC 2268 handed down in August 2020 has been much remarked on by personal injury lawyers, but the decision is also of interest for cases in the business and property courts. Andy Creer and Emily Betts provide an overview.

Priya Gopal interviews Michael Maris and Rob Hammond who recently completed their pupillage at Hardwicke.

Amanda Illing and Linda McGivern explain the process behind hiring an Office Assistant and how to apply via our website.

Martyn Griffiths considers the scope of and approach to the proportionality test in costs assessments in the light of two significant decisions. He addresses what the guidance in those authorities means for costs practitioners and litigators more generally, and considers the scope for future developments in this area

Hardwicke barristers Brie Stevens-Hoare, Carl Brewin, Emma Hynes and Cameron Stock all discuss LGBT+ History and the effect it has had on them.

Brushett v Hazeldean (2019) 

Costs specialists PJ Kirby QC and Robin Dunne look back at some important cases of 2019 and consider what issues will arise in the world of costs in 2020

A podcast in which Daniel Gatty and Priya Gopal discuss the law regarding freehold and leasehold ownership of airspace above and subsoil below land and buildings.

In this podcast Katrina Mather speaks to our third six pupils about how their first few weeks in chambers has been, what training they have received and their recent work including court appearances.

In this podcast Katrina Mather speaks to our twelve month pupils, Rob and Michael, about how they have found their first few weeks in chambers, the type of work they have undertaken, and whether it has lived up to their expectations!

Case citations: Mustard v Flowers & Ors [2019] EWHC 2623 (QB)Jones v Warwick University [2003] EWCA Civ 151

On 1 April 2019, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) enacted new rules that substantially expanded the jurisdiction of the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS). Whereas previously it was limited to awarding complainants redress of £150k, that figure is now £350k. In addition, the categories of eligible complainant will now include not only individuals and ‘micro enterprises’ but also SMEs (small to medium enterprises) whose turnover is below £6.5m and who have either less than 50 employees or a balance sheet total of less than £5m. This podcast by James Hall and Tom Bell covers: • an explanation of the new rules, • the practical impact of the changes, • areas of contention, • recent developments in Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR). By listening to this podcast, you will gain: • an understanding of the FOS’s new jurisdiction, • an appreciation of the new rules’ practical significance and impact on your clients.

Statutory provision  ·       The Latham Report (1994)·       Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 – s104, 105 and 108 Case citations ·       AWG Construction Services Ltd v Rockingham Motor Speedway Limited [2004] EWHC 888 (TCC)·       CIB Properties Ltd v Birse Construction Ltd [2004] EWHC 2365 (TCC)·       Pantelli Associates Ltd v Corporate City Development [2010] EWHC 3189 (TCC)·       ACD (Landscape Architects) Ltd v Overall [2012] EWHC 100 (TCC) [2012] EWHC 100 (TCC) ·       Bolam v Friern Hospital Management Committee [1957] 1 WLR 582·       BPE Solicitors v Hughes-Holland [2017] UKSC 21·       South Australia Asset Management Corpn v York Montague Ltd [1997] AC 191·       Russell v Stone (t/a PSP Consultants) [2019] EWHC 831 (TCC) Professional Negligence Bar Association Adjudication Scheme  ·       https://pnba.co.uk/pnba-adjudication-scheme)

Statutory Provisions Insolvency Act 1986, ss 212, 213, 214, 423, Sch B1 paras 29 - 31Companies Act 1948, s 332Insolvency (England and Wales) Rules 2016, r. 3.17, 3.20, 3.24 and 3.25Companies Act 2006, ss 171 - 177Case Citations Re Pantiles Investments [2019] EWHC 1298 (Ch)Global Corporate Ltd v Dirk Stefan Hale [2018] EWCA Civ 2618BTI 2014 LLC v Sequana SA [2019] EWCA Civ 112Burnden Holdings (UK) Ltd (in liquidation) v Fielding [2019] EWHC 1566 (Ch)Re NJM Clothing Ltd [2018] EWHC 2388 (Ch)Re Towcester Racecourse Ltd [2018] EWHC 2902 (Ch)Re Spaces London Bridge Ltd [2018] EWHC 3099 (Ch)Re HMV Ecommerce Ltd [2019] EWHC 903 (Ch)

Wright v Troy Lucas & George Rusz [2019] EWHC 1098 (QB)Freeman v Marshall & Co [1966] EGD 695

Brie Stevens-Hoare QC and Steven Woolf discuss injunctions against persons unknown/quia timet and in particular:The differences between applying for orders over public and private landWhat evidence the court requires and whether there are differences for owners of private rather than public landThe development of the types of order which succeed at courtThe making of an order against someone who is only becomes a defendant when they do a future act and the application of CPR Rule 40.9The importance of giving notice of the orderThe extent to which these applications and orders are increasing in volumeCase citations:Vastint Leeds BV v Persons Unknown Entering or Remaining Without Consent of the Claimant on Land and Buildings Comprising Part of the Development Site Known as the Former Tetley Brewery Site, Leeds [2018] EWHC 2456 (Ch)Boyd v Ineos Upstream Ltd & Ors [2019] EWCA Civ 515Waltham Forest Borough Council –v- Persons Unknown [2018] EWHC 24