civil barrister
Paul Mertens appointed to the Attorney-General London A Panel of Counsel to the Crown
Pump Court Chambers is pleased to announce that Paul Mertens has been appointed to the Attorney-General London A Panel of Counsel to the Crown. Members of the London A Panel deal with the most complex government cases in all kinds of courts and tribunals, often appearing against KCs. Paul’s appointment will commence from 1 September 2025 for […]
Observations on two different public liability cases alleging breach of statutory duty under s.41 Highways Act 1980 (Duty to maintain highways maintainable at public expense) which gave rise to different outcomes
Applicable law As a matter of law, the burden of proving the injury and the circumstances of the accident, including the nature of the defect, lies on the Claimant. However, the burden of proof for the special defence under s.58 Highways Act 1980 lies on the Defendant. In terms of what a Claimant must prove […]
Naomi Gyane appointed to the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service
We are very pleased to announce that Naomi Gyane has been appointed to the role of Legally Qualified Chair in the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS). The MPTS run hearings for doctors, physician associates (PA) and anaesthesia associates (AA) whose fitness to practise is called into question. The legally qualified chair and other members make […]
Case summary – Kristie Higgs v Farmor’s School [2025] EWCA Civ 109
Executive Summary This case concerned the appeal of an employee who had been dismissed from her employment at a school for posts she made on her Facebook profile. One post opposed the teaching that gender is fluid and not binary. The other post contended that same-sex marriage cannot be equated with traditional marriage between a […]
MBL Seminar: Inheritance & Family Dependants – An Introduction to the 1975 Act
Speakers: Victoria Ellis and Oliver Foy Date: 20 Nov 2024, 9:30 AM ‐ 5:15 PM Venue: London SRA Competency: B CPD: 6 hours Level: Introduction: Requires no prior subject knowledge Introduction This full-day course is aimed at practitioners starting in this area or those wishing to refresh their knowledge of the essentials. It […]
Louisa Simpson appointed a member of the Employment Lawyers Association Junior Committee
Louisa Simpson has been appointed to become a member of the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) Junior Committee 2024-25. She looks forward to working with and supporting junior employment lawyers, collaborating with ELA’s other committees to contribute to training, social and pastoral opportunities.
LOUISA SIMPSON SUCCESSFULLY DEFENDS TWO FUNDAMENTAL DISHONESTY CLAIMS THIS WEEK
Louisa Simpson, who is currently completing her Third Six in Chambers’ Civil Team, represented claimants in two Fast Track Personal Injury (RTA) claims this week. In both cases, the Defendant argued the Claimant had been fundamentally dishonest in relation to their injuries –allegations which Louisa successfully defended. In Claim 1, the Defendant argued the Claimant […]
