Seven new members join 5RB
“It’s official, today, 3 June, 2019, Andrew, Jane, Aidan, Kate, Jonathan, Clara and Ben join 5RB .” Desmond Browne QC, joint Head of 5RB, welcomes our seven new members of Chambers: “Together with everyone at… Read More »
Serafin wins libel appeal
Lewison, McCombe and Haddon-Cave LJJ overturned the judgment of Jay J in Serafin v Malkiewicz and found the trial had been rendered unfair by the conduct of the Judge. Jan Serafin had complained in libel… Read More »
Meaning ruling in Grenfell libel claim
Mr Justice Warby has handed down judgment on meaning in a libel claim brought by Mark Allen against the publishers of The Times. The claim arises from an article published in the aftermath of the… Read More »
Apple ordered to provide access to family photos
Apple has been ordered to provide a widow with access to the family photographs and videos in her late husband’s Apple account. Rachel Thompson’s husband Matthew died in 2015 without leaving a will. Their daughter… Read More »
Ex-police commander wins apology and compensation
The publisher of the Mirror group of newspapers has apologised and paid compensation to former police commander Roy Ramm over false allegations published about him on its website. On 8 March 2018 the Mirror website… Read More »
Parties named in abduction ruling
The Mother and Maternal Grandfather of two girls who have been unlawfully retained in the Ukraine in breach of Court orders have been identified with the permission of a decision of Mr Justice Mostyn. Orders… Read More »
5RB Annual Quiz 2019
5RB hosted its 12th annual charity pub quiz last night, to raise funds for Advocate and the Free Representation Unit (FRU). Teams from many leading solicitors firms and media organisations competed over seven rounds of questions, with the quiz compered… Read More »
Petro Poroshenko receives apology and damages from BBC
President Poroshenko of the Ukraine has settled his claim for libel against the BBC over a report that it broadcast on the News at Ten and published on its website on 23 May 2018. The… Read More »
5RB welcomes new members
Desmond Browne QC, joint Head of 5RB, has welcomed our seven new members of Chambers: “The news that One Brick Court will be dissolving has saddened everyone at 5RB. Their members have been our much respected… Read More »
Three 5RB members formally take silk
5RB is delighted to announce that Adam Wolanski QC, William Bennett QC and Christina Michalos QC have today formally taken silk. Chambers’ three new Queen’s Counsel received their letters patent from the Lord Chancellor today… Read More »
Court of Appeal win for hacking claimants
The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by MGN Limited (the publisher of the Mirror and People newspaper titles), seeking to reverse a decision by Mann J in the phone hacking claims brought against… Read More »
Dan Poulter MP receives apology and damages
Dr Daniel Poulter, Conservative Member of Parliament for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, hospital doctor and former Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department of Health has settled his claims for libel, misuse of private… Read More »
Martin Lewis v Facebook libel claim concludes
Martin Lewis, the Money Saving Expert, has settled the libel claim he brought against Facebook regarding a series of adverts placed on the social media platform by third parties, usually for purported bitcoin investments, which… Read More »
Privy Council Give Judgment in Defamation Case
On 15th January 2019, the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council (JCPC) handed down judgment in the libel case of Nugent and another v Willers on appeal from the Isle of Man. The Board comprised Lady Hale, Lord Kerr,… Read More »
Three members of 5RB appointed as QCs
5RB is delighted that Adam Wolanski, William Bennett and Christina Michalos have been announced as new Queen’s Counsel. Adam Wolanski was the 2017-18 Chambers and Partners ‘Junior of the Year’ in the privacy and defamation category…. Read More »
Zahir Monir wins libel trial over UKIP Bristol Tweet
Mr Justice Nicklin handed down judgment on Wednesday in the case of Zahir Monir v Steve Wood, awarding Mr Monir £40,000 in damages. Zahir Monir brought a libel claim against former Bristol UKIP branch Chairman… Read More »
Patrick McCafferty given silk in Australia
5RB are pleased to announce that Associate Member Patrick McCafferty has been appointed Queen’s Counsel in Queensland. On the recommendation of the Chief Justice of Queensland, McCafferty was granted silk along with 8 other barristers…. Read More »
Lachaux Supreme Court hearing
The Supreme Court heard an appeal on 13/14 November that will determine how section 1(1) of the Defamation Act 2013 and the ‘serious harm’ requirement it describes are to be interpreted. The Defendants (Independent Print… Read More »
Privy Council hears appeal in Nugent v Willers
The Privy Council hearing in Nugent and another v Willers takes place today. The appeal is being heard by Lady Hale, Lord Kerr, Lady Black, Lord Briggs and Lord Kitchin. The case concerns the proper interpretation… Read More »
Prince Moulay Hicham receives apology and substantial damages
His Highness Prince Moulay Ben Abdallah Al Alaoui of Morocco has secured an apology together with payment of substantial damages and his legal costs from Elaph Publishing Limited, a London based Arabic news website. The Prince had… Read More »