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Max Melsa appears for Local Authority in Re: T(A Child) (Non-Agency Adoption)
The unusual case involved two siblings who were placed in separate placements, and whether one of the siblings should be placed with the other, or remain in her foster placement. As McKendrick J found, this was one of the limited cases where siblings were not…
Jacob Levy KC and Stuart McKechnie KC recently presented a talk on amputation claims to Moore Barlow
Jacob Levy KC and Stuart McKechnie KC recently presented a talk on amputation claims to the Personal Injury and Medical Negligence team at Moore Barlow. 📸 In the photo: Matthew Tuff, Legal Director at Moore Barlow and President of APIL (back left), Alan McDougall from Proactive Prosthetics (back middle),…
The Dekagram: 23rd of February 2026
This week, Conor Kennedy and William Dean consider two recent important appellate decisions. Conor reviews the Supreme Court’s long-awaited decision in CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, which has opened the door for young claimants to recover damages for “lost years”, overturning decades of precedent. William…
The Dekagram: 16th of February 2026
In this week’s Dekagram Tom Collins and Julia Brechtelsbauer consider two recent High Court decisions of Master Davison (in his twin roles as KBD Master and Admiralty Registrar). Tom was instructed in Rehman, which provides reassurance for care home defendants in Covid‑19 litigation that such…
William Dean Appointed as Convenor of DipFMS Examination Committee
William Dean was recently appointed as the Convenor of the Examination Committee for the Diploma in Forensic Medical Sciences. The DipFMS is a professional qualification for doctors and lawyers involved in forensic medical science, including those who work in pathology and the criminal and coroner’s…
Edward Lamb KC recommended in the Doyles 2026 Guide
Many congratulations to Edward Lamb KC who is recommended as a London Children Law King’s Counsel in the 2026 Doyles Guide. The 2026 listing of leading London Children Law King’s Counsel details King’s Counsel practising within the areas of Private, Public and International Children Law…
Adam Dawson MBE receives medal for services to charity
At a recent ceremony Adam Dawson MBE received his MBE medal from Princess Anne for services to charity and service to the Jewish Community. Adam was awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours List 2025. For over 30 years Adam has been involved in the heart of the Jewish community, leading several charities and organisations. After a…
The Dekagram: 9th of February 2026
In this week’s Dekagram Andrew Spencer and Anirudh Mandagere consider the opinion of the Advocate General Norkus in MH v Costa Crociere SpA, a pair of cruise‑related injury cases that raise important questions about whether liability should fall under the Athens Convention or the Package Travel Regulations. The most important case in…
An update on medical tourism claims: Ashamu v Get Slim in Turkey [2025] EWHC (QB)
This case note by Dominique Smith, who acted for the claimants, explains the factual basis of this cross-border clinical negligence claim and provides analysis about the significance of the judgment. Dominique was instructed by Phil Banks, Carly McGill and Daniella Preger of Irwin Mitchell. Last week,…
Kyah Mufti, Thomas Clarke and Max Melsa’s update of The Advocate’s Gateway Toolkit published
The updated version of “Toolkit 13 – Vulnerable Witnesses in the Family Courts” is now available online and can be accessed here. It also includes a new Crib Sheet for ease of access. The toolkit provides guidance and advice as to how to approach proceedings where…
The Dekagram: 2nd February 2026
In this week’s Dekagram Bethany Hutchison considers the consequences of failing to acknowledge service, failing to apply for permission to be heard on an application for summary judgment, and failing to attend the hearing of the application. Spoiler: it didn’t go well for the defendant…
Dominique Smith Featured in LexisNexis Video
We’re delighted to share that Dominique Smith was recently interviewed by LexisNexis for their Future of the Bar series. In this wide-ranging conversation, Dominique explores: • How the Bar is responding to change and innovation • The growing importance of wellbeing in a high-pressure profession • The real-world…
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