Module 1 of the Covid-19 public inquiry has begun its oral hearings, looking into the preparedness for the pandemic. It will assess if the pandemic…
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Court of Appeal dismisses fraud appeal in long-running Stobart saga
The Court of Appeal (Sir Geoffrey Vos MR, Popplewell and Snowden LJJ) has unanimously dismissed Andrew Tinkler’s appeal from the judgment of Leech J in…
Read MoreJoseph Barrett successful as High Court provides guidance on challenges to withdrawn contract award decisions
In Ambulance Transfers Limited v KCH NHS Foundation Trust [2023] EWHC 1266 (TCC) the High Court has provided useful guidance on the approach public bodies are entitled…
Read MorePhilip Kolvin KC succeeds in resisting application for permission to apply for judicial review of Council’s Taxi CCTV policy
The Cambridge Taxi Drivers Association lodged an application for permission to apply for judicial review against South Cambridgeshire District Council’s policy requiring CCTV in all…
Read MoreChristopher Knight Succeeds in Duke of Sussex’s Second Judicial Review
Christopher Knight was junior counsel instructed by the Government Legal Department in R (The Duke of Sussex) v Secretary of State for the Home Department…
Read MoreJoseph Barrett successful in £300m Helicopters legal challenge
In Developing Assets (UK) Limited (t/a Helioperations) v West Yorkshire Combined Authority HT-2023-000047, the High Court (Joanna Smith J) was once again required to consider…
Read More11KBW in the Supreme Court this week
Seven 11KBW barristers are appearing across the two Supreme Court appeals being heard this week. Both cases will result in important rulings in their areas…
Read MoreJoseph Barrett successful in “Boaty McBoatface” legal challenge
Joseph Barrett of 11KBW acted successfully for the Claimant, Houlder Limited, in its legal challenge to the process conducted by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)…
Read MoreJason Coppel KC and Patrick Halliday successful in defence of sale of collapsed energy firm Bulb
The Divisional Court (Singh LJ and Foxton J) has dismissed claims for judicial review of the government’s support for the sale of the collapsed energy…
Read MoreJohn Bethell resists urgent injunction application against Overseas Territory
The Divisional Court (Whipple LJ and Chamberlain J) has handed down its judgment in an application for urgent, interim relief against the Commissioner for the…
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