News and INsights
First COVID Inquiry report published today
The first report of the COVID–19 Inquiry was published today. Robin Allen KC represented Local Government Associations, with module 1 of the report recognising their key role in civil contingencies, and the need to strengthen and support that role.
Chumbu v The Disabilities Trust successfully resisted appeal
Paul Michell successfully resists appeal in Chumbu v The Disabilities Trust. With Paul representing the Respondent, the ET refused to set aside an unless order and grant relief from sanction by the Claimant thus resisting appeal.
Doyle’s Guide recognition for Cloisters silks and juniors
In the 2024 edition of Doyle’s Guide, Cloisters members receive individual recognition in the field of employment and industrial relations matters.
‘Home or away: workplace disputes’ article in June’s New Law Journal
Rachel Crasnow KC and Imogen Brown write extensively about the main reasons for remote-working requests, and how best to navigate the legal issues arising when employers and employees clash on such matters.
Cloisters barristers make the ranks of Advocate’s inaugural ‘Pro Bono Recognition List’
Schona Jolly KC, Catherine Casserley, Laura Redman and Caitlin Page from Cloisters are featured in Advocate’s inaugural ‘Pro Bono Recognition List for England and Wales’.
Cloisters members appointed as Equality and Human Rights Commission panel counsel
Ten Cloisters barristers join the Equality and Human Rights Commission’s prestigious group of preferred legal services suppliers for 2024 to 2028.
Media coverage of John Horan’s Employment Tribunal win
Take a look at the mass media coverage generated in Cloisters barrister John Horan’s successful claim for a profoundly deaf client mistreated by the Department for Work and Pensions.
Cloisters’ Sheryn Omeri KC interviewed about ICC Prosecutor’s application for arrest warrants in respect of Gaza
Sheryn Omeri KC was interviewed by ABC’s Joe O’Brien on the application by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court for arrest warrants in respect of three alleged leaders of Hamas and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defence Minister, Yoav Gallant.
Infected Blood Inquiry Report: out now
Infected Blood Inquiry Report published today, for which Sarah Fraser Butlin KC, Rachel Barrett and Tamar Burton acted as counsel to the Inquiry.
Infected Blood Inquiry Report to be published on 20th May
Sarah Fraser Butlin KC, Rachel Barrett and Tamar Burton have acted as counsel to the Infected Blood Inquiry, culminating in the publication of the Inquiry Report on 20th May.
Schona Jolly KC and Claire McCann appear in landmark case of Caster Semenya v Switzerland before the Grand Chamber of European Court of Human Rights
Cloisters barristers Schona Jolly KC and Claire McCann appeared for Caster Semenya in her landmark sports and human rights case before the Grand Chamber of the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg on 15 May.
19 barristers recommended and Cloisters one of the top-ranked chambers by Who’s Who Legal
We’re proud to announce 19 practitioners have been recommended by Who’s Who Legal with Cloisters one of the top-ranked chambers overall for Labour, Employment and Benefits.
John Horan wins £50,000 damages in Employment Tribunal for profoundly deaf client
£50,000 award for John Horan’s profoundly deaf client in Employment Tribunal against the DWP for oppressive and discriminatory behaviour.
Employment Lawyers Association appointments
Caspar Glyn KC has been elected Chair of the Employment Lawyers Association, and both Olivia-Faith Dobbie and Jennifer Danvers have been elected to join its management committee.
“Your win is our win”: Climate activists achieve win at Europe’s top court
Joshua Jackson was instructed in Duarte Agostinho and Others v Portugal and 32 Others, the judgment for which was issued earlier this month. While the ECtHR held that the case of Duarte Agostinho was inadmissible, it remains a significant day in the pursuit of climate justice.
Simon Dyer KC and Linda Jacobs secure CXE v West Hertfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust settlement
Simon Dyer KC and Linda Jacobs of Cloisters instructed by Alexandra Bennett of Stewarts secured approval today before HHJ Sadiq sitting as a Judge of the High Court, of a settlement of £18.6m on behalf of a seriously brain injured claimant.