Second appeal on the court’s powers where no claim form is issued
CA-2024-002323 Gotti v Perrett, listed in the Court of Appeal 2/7/2025 This is an important appeal concerning civil procedure. The Court of Appeal is asked to decide whether the County Court had the power to… Read More »
Gibraltar Supreme Court hears applications in Flowers v White
A series of applications, including for strike-out, summary judgment and the lifting of a stay, were heard by Mr Justice Happold in the Supreme Court of Gibraltar on Monday and Tuesday of this week, in… Read More »
5RB shortlisted for the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2025
We are thrilled to announce that 𝟱𝗥𝗕 has been shortlisted as a Set in the following categories of The Legal 500 Awards 2025. Media and the Arts Technology, Data and Crypto Also, a huge congratulations… Read More »
Ciara Parkes settles privacy claim against NGN
On 17 June 2025, a Statement in Open Court was read before Mr Justice Fancourt in the High Court, marking the successful settlement of Ciara Parkes’ privacy claim against News Group Newspapers (NGN), the publishers… Read More »
London International Disputes Week 2025 (LIDW)
5RB is delighted to play an active role in the London International Disputes Week 2025 (LIDW), hosting two standout sessions that will address some of the most pressing challenges in modern litigation. Litigating Social Media:… Read More »
Farewell and our heartfelt thanks to Jackie Garnham
After an incredible 46 years of service, we say fond farewell to our Fees Clerk, Jacqueline Garnham, as she embarks on a well-earned retirement. Throughout the years, Jackie has been a cornerstone of our team,… Read More »
Preliminary issue judgment in Aluko v Barton
The High Court has given judgment on preliminary issues in a libel claim brought by the broadcaster and former professional footballer Eniola Aluko against Joey Barton, the former professional footballer and manager. A preliminary issue… Read More »
5RB Barristers appear in Gibraltar public inquiry
The Inquiry into the Retirement of the Former Commissioner of Police has been reconvened in Gibraltar to consider fresh evidence disclosed since the Inquiry hearing closed in June 2024. Four witnesses will give evidence over… Read More »
Frank Warren v Chris Eubank Jr – boxing claim goes to trial on meaning
Boxing promoter Frank Warren’s claim against boxer Christopher Eubank Jr for words spoken at a press conference in September 2024, broadcast live and subsequently shared online, is in the High Court before Mr Justice Jay… Read More »
Meaning ruling in comedian’s libel claim
The High Court (Nicklin J) has determined meaning following a preliminary issue trial in a libel claim brought by comedian Paul Currie against the Soho Theatre Company. Â The hearing took place on Thursday, 3 April… Read More »
Conference 5RB 2025 – Thank you!
All at 5RB would like to thank delegates who attended Conference5RB 2025 on Thursday, 27 March. We hope you found the speakers and topics engaging, the networking opportunities valuable, and the food and drinks enjoyable. It was… Read More »
A new Silk for 5RB
5RB is delighted to announce that Jacob Dean formally took Silk yesterday, 24 March 2025. Jacob received his letters patent from the Lord Chancellor at the traditional ceremony at Westminster Hall before attending before the… Read More »
Media parties successful in Yang Tengbo v SSHD access to court documents case
The Special Immigration Appeals Commission (“SIAC”) has today handed down judgment granting the release to the media of parts of the information sought in the case of H6 vs Secretary of State for the Home… Read More »
Telegraph apologises to Zia Chishti
In a Statement in Open Court read before Collins Rice J on 17 March 2025, Telegraph Media Group Limited apologised to the technology entrepreneur Zia Chishti over publications which had accused him of sexual misconduct…. Read More »
Observer apologises to Douglas Murray
The Observer has apologised to Douglas Murray, the political commentator and journalist, for a libel published in its print edition in August 2024: The roots of this unrest lie in the warping of genuine working-class… Read More »
Andrew Bridgen v Matt Hancock
Former MP Andrew Bridgen has brought libel proceedings against former Health Secretary, Matt Hancock over a Tweet posted in January 2023. Today, Collins Rice J will hear Mr Hancock’s application for summary judgment which he… Read More »
Clara Hamer is back from maternity leave
With International Women’s Day around the corner, 5RB is delighted to announce that, in January 2025, after months of navigating the incredible journey of motherhood, Clara Hamer returned to her practice at 5RB where she specialises in… Read More »
Felicity McMahon elected to Middle Temple Bench
5RB is delighted to announce that the Masters of the Bench of the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple have elected 5RB member, Felicity McMahon, to join their ranks as a Master of the Bench… Read More »
Clarke trial begins
The trial of liability in Clarke v Guardian News and Media will begin today before Mrs Justice Steyn. The trial is due to last six weeks and this is the most substantial libel action to… Read More »
Second appeal refused in Clarke v GNM
The Court of Appeal (Warby LJ) has dismissed a further application for permission to appeal by actor and director Noel Clarke, in his ongoing litigation against the publisher of the Guardian. Mr Clarke had sought… Read More »