Japanese knotweed (Fallopia japonica) was introduced into the UK from Japan in the 19th
century as an ornamental plant, but has proved to be anything but an ornament in its non-natural
environment. A rhizomatous perennial (i.e. one that produces underground stems), it is extremely
invasive, vigorous and tenacious.
January 2017 – Property Damage Briefing – Article 1 – Japanese knottweed (Nuisance)
Dominique Smith is instructed in a personal injury matter that involves a British woman who sustained injuries while on holiday in Barbados. Her foot was crushed by a granite worktop in her hotel bedroom, causing her to spend the rest of her holiday using a wheelchair before flying home….
Barristers from Deka Chambers were delighted to support this year’s Big Voice London (“BVL”) mooting competition by acting as judges on 5 March 2026. The competition is open to students at A-level (or equivalent) at non-fee-paying schools. The scheme pairs participants with graduates studying on…
Stuart McKechnie KC and Daniel Taylor co-authored an article in which they examine a landmark new proposed national strategy for spinal cord injury Sarah Prager KC’s piece highlights pitfalls when it comes to expert evidence. PI Focus is a professionally designed magazine published in print…
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