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Court of Appeal decision in Barrett v Bem (Re Lavin decd)

Mark Warwick was successful in persuading the Court of Appeal that a will was invalid. Lewison LJ’s judgment contains an important discussion as to the approach to S 9 of the Wills Act 1837.
31 January 2012

Pupillage applications welcomed

Prospective pupillage applicants are advised that whilst Chambers' application deadline of 17 February 2011 is fast approaching, applications can now, for convenience, also be made by email; for further details, see How to Apply for Pupillage.
25 January 2012

Court of Appeal decision in Howard v Howard-Lawson BT

The Court of Appeal has given its decision in Howard v Howard-Lawson BT [2012] EWCA Civ 6, a case concerning the construction of an unusual 'name and arms' clause in a will.
18 January 2012

Court of Appeal decision in Crossco No.4 UnLtd v Jolan Ltd

The Court of Appeal has handed down its judgment in CrossCo No.4 UnLtd v Jolan Ltd [2011] EWCA Civ 1619, an important decision on the nature of the common intention constructive trust.
17 January 2012

Inn News

Chambers would like to congratulate Ajmalul Hossain QC on his election to the Bench of Lincoln’s Inn and Gary Blaker on his election as chairman of the Middle Temple Hall Committee for 2012. Ian Clarke continues as the chairman of the Lincoln’s Inn Bar Representation Committee for the remainder of this year, where Zoë Barton also continues to serve, joined this year by Stuart Hornett. Stephen Boyd remains on the Gray's Inn Barristers' Committee for a second term.

16 January 2012

Court of Appeal decision in Quest Advisors Ltd v McFeely

The Court of Appeal has handed down its decision in Quest Advisors Ltd v McFeely [2011] EWCA Civ 1517, a case concerning the sale and leaseback of a development site.
9 December 2011

Publication of 'Break Clauses'

Chambers is delighted to announce the publication of Break Clauses (Sweet & Maxwell 2011). Co-authored by Mark Warwick and Nicholas Trompeter, this is the only legal text book in the market which deals exclusively with this important subject.
29 November 2011

Parallel procedures and remedies

Selborne's ski team will be in Megeve for the weekend of 3rd to 5th February 2012 studying the impact of snow on modern chancery lawyers. We would be delighted to meet up with any of our instructing solicitors who may be out on similar work. The team: Simon McLoughlin, Camilla Chorfi, Nicholas Trompeter, Stuart Hornett, Ian Clarke, and Hugh Jackson
25 October 2011

Decision in Paragon Mortgages Ltd v McEwan-Peters & Anr

Steel J has handed down his decision in Paragon Mortgages Ltd v McEwan-Peters & Anr [2011] EWHC 2491 (Comm), a claim brought by a lender against a borrower and in connection with guarantee / indemnity agreements concerned with buy-to-let portfolio lending.
5 October 2011

Selborne Chambers in the new edition of Legal 500

Chambers has received further recognition in the new edition of the Legal 500 and is very grateful to its clients for all the positive recommendations.
3 October 2011

Selborne Chambers CPD-accredited seminar to be given by Ian Clarke and Paul de la Piquerie

The Seminar will take place in chambers on 20th October and will consider 'Registered land: a state guarantee of title? Aspects of rectification, indemnity, and fraud in connection with registered land"
1 October 2011

Arqiva Ltd v Everything Everwhere Ltd & Ors - Judgment No.2

Ramsey J has handed down his second judgment in the ongoing Arqiva litigation. This important telecommunications case is the first reported decision on the Wireless Telegraphy Act 2006
26 July 2011

Vos J decision in Ibrahim v Barclays Bank Plc

Vos J has handed down his judgment in Ibrahim v Barclays Bank Plc [2011] EWHC 1897 (Ch), a case in which the Claimant sought to be subrogated to the rights of the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills in relation to secured funding provided by Barclays.
21 July 2011