Who’s Who Legal 2024
Eighteen members of 5RB, including 7 Silks and 11 Juniors have been recognised in Who’s Who Legal 2024 (WWL), which is now part of Lexology. WWL’s best-in-class research on the leading lawyers and experts around… Read More »
London International Disputes Week
Senior Clerk, Andrew Love and Practice Manager, Georgina Gills will attend the London International Disputes Week (LIDW), which will take place from 3 to 7 June 2024. Andrew and Georgina are registered to attend various… Read More »
Statement in open court in Davies v BBC
Steve Davies, former chauffeur to HRH Diana Princess of Wales, has obtained substantial compensation and an apology from the BBC in relation to allegations, which the BBC has accepted were serious and unfounded, that Mr… Read More »
ThoughtLeaders4 – The Media Disputes: Defamation, Privacy & Reputation Management Forum
5RB’s Jacob Dean will speak at the forthcoming ThoughtLeaders4 The Media Disputes: Defamation, Privacy & Reputation Management Forum taking place on Thursday, 16 May 2024. Jacob will be speaking at a panel titled ‘Addressing What … Read More »
Vine v Barton: trial of preliminary issues
Today the High Court will hear argument in a preliminary issue trial in a libel and harassment claim brought by Jeremy Vine, the presenter and journalist, against Joey Barton, the former professional footballer and manager…. Read More »
Permission to Appeal refused in Sir James Dyson v MGN Ltd
The Court of Appeal has refused Sir James Dyson’s application for permission to appeal the decision of Mr Justice Jay in Sir James’ defamation claim against MGN Ltd. MGN Ltd had succeeded on the issue of… Read More »
High Court allows appeal on abuse of process in data protection claim
The High Court today allowed the appeal brought by the Chief Constable of Kent Police in Lee McLoughlin v Chief Constable of Kent Police. Mr McLoughlin pleaded guilty in 2016 to nine charges of possessing… Read More »
Judgment on remedies in Blake & Seymour v Fox
Following judgment in the libel trial of Blake and others v Fox [2024] EWHC 146 (KB) and a subsequent remedies hearing on 22 March 2024, Mrs Justice Collins Rice has today handed down judgment on… Read More »
5RB barristers in Gibraltar public inquiry
Julian Santos and Hope Williams are in Gibraltar for a five-week public Inquiry into the Retirement of the Former Commissioner of Police. They are acting as Counsel to the Inquiry, advising retired High Court Judge… Read More »
NGN hacking claimants to proceed to trial
Mr Justice Fancourt has dismissed an application for a trial of preliminary issue made by News Group Newspapers, the publisher of The Sun and the former News of the World, in the mobile telephone interception… Read More »
High Court refuses Solicitor General permission to bring contempt proceedings against protestor
The High Court has refused the Solicitor General permission to bring proceedings for contempt against Ms Trudi Warner, a retired social worker who on 27 March 2023 stood outside the entrance used by jurors at… Read More »
5RB Charity Quiz 2024
Last week, 5RB hosted its 16th annual charity quiz at the Crypt on the Green to raise funds for Advocate and the Free Representation Unit. This year we were joined by 25 teams from various… Read More »
Preliminary issue judgment in Amersi v BBC
The High Court has given judgment on preliminary issues in a libel claim brought by Mr Mohamed Amersi against the BBC. Mr Amersi is suing the BBC over an episode of Panorama and an article… Read More »
Judgment handed down in Andrew Bridgen MP v Matt Hancock MP strike-out application
Judgment has been handed down in a strike-out application by former health secretary Matt Hancock MP in respect of a libel claim brought against him by Andrew Bridgen MP, MP for North West Leicestershire. Mr… Read More »
5RB sponsors Best Actor award at Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards
5RB was proud to sponsor the Best Actor Award at this year’s Critics’ Circle Theatre Awards which took place yesterday at the Soho Place Theatre. Andrew Scott received the award for playing all eight roles… Read More »
High Court awards £90,000 damages to West End actor and theatre producer, Simon Schofield
The High Court has today awarded £90,000 damages to Simon Schofield, an award-winning theatrical producer, actor, and creative director, well-known for his roles in various West End productions, including The Sound of Music, Joseph and… Read More »
Andrew Bridgen MP v Matt Hancock MP
The court will hear today an application to strike out a libel claim brought by Andrew Bridgen MP in respect of a Tweet by Matt Hancock MP published in January 2023. The Defendant contends that… Read More »
Court to determine meaning of film ‘The Lost King’
A trial of preliminary issues will take place today before HHJ Lewis (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) in a claim brought by Richard Taylor against Pathe Productions Limited, Baby Cow Productions Limited… Read More »
Meaning decision in Dyson v C4
A ruling on meaning has been handed down in the long-running litigation between companies in the Dyson Group and the broadcasters Channel 4 and ITN. In the decision by HHJ Lewis, handed down on 27… Read More »
Aidan Eardley KC appointed Deputy High Court Judge
5RB are delighted to announce that Aidan Eardley KC has been appointed by the Lady Chief Justice to sit as a Deputy High Court Judge under s9(4) of the Senior Courts Act 1981. The appointment… Read More »