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A leading Chambers specialising in Clinical Negligence, Inquests, Personal Injury, Regulatory, Environment, Tax, Human Rights & Public Law. Annexe in Brighton specialising in Civil and Family Law and offering a full range of ADR.

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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 20h
1COR London welcomes two new pupils. We are delighted to welcome Talita de Campos & Joseph Foye, who began their pupillage with us last week. Read more here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Matthew Howarth appears in High Court sponsor licence judgment: R (Moon Fish Ltd) v SSHD [2026] EWHC 2289 (Admin). Read more here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Fatals claim barred by lifetime settlement by Josephine Lunnon. Ritchie v Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust [2026] EWCC 50. Read the full #QMLR article here: 1corqmlr.com/2026/10/06/f...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
The inquest into the death of Philip Mawer, who was killed by an RPG, fleeing during the terrorist attack on Palma in northern Mozambique in March 2021, has concluded. Francesca Wiley KC, leading Katelyn Gottschling & Iain Daniels acted on behalf of Mr Mawer’s family. www.1cor.com/brighton/202...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Benjamin Seifert speaks at the European Circuit Annual Conference in Málaga. Benjamin will speak about recent developments in EU Migration and Asylum Law. www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Lessons for claimants in a difficult quantum assessment case for a severely damaged claimant by Elizabeth-Anne Gumbel & Samuel Talalay. JBX v Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust [2026] EWHC 2294 (KB) Read the full #QMLR article here: 1corqmlr.com/2026/09/23/l...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Many congratulations to Shahram Sharghy, who was awarded Clinical Negligence Junior of the Year at the Legal 500 Bar Awards last night. A well-deserved recognition of the strength and success of his clinical negligence practice. Read more here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Law Pod UK Ep.244 AI in healthcare: Who will be liable when things go wrong? Rosalind English is joined by Robert Kellar KC and Marcus Coates-Walker to discuss the National Commission into the Regulation of AI's blueprint for AI regulation in the health service. www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Law Pod UK Ep.243 Pink Crime with Professor Valena Beety. Lucy McCann is joined by Professor Valena Beety, legal scholar, innocence litigator and former federal prosecutor, to discuss her new book Pink Crime. 🎧 Listen to full episode of #LawPodUK here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We are delighted to welcome Sophia Hart, Sophia Pascoe, Olivia Price and Emily Higlett as full tenants from the 30th September. They join 1COR Brighton after successfully completing their pupillages with us. Read more here: www.1cor.com/brighton/202...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Law Pod UK Ep.242 The Supreme Court recalibration of the Deprivation of Liberty and what it means. 🎧 Listen to full episode of #LawPodUK here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Material Contribution and Covid-19 by Matthew Leitch. Rehman v Secretary of State for Health and Social Care & Ors [2026] EWHC 6 (KB) Read the full #QMLR article here: 1corqmlr.com/2026/09/17/m...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
1COR London are delighted to welcome Josephine Lunnon and Samuel Talalay as full tenants from 1st October. Josephine and Samuel are joining 1COR after successfully completing their pupillages with us and are both accepting instruction in all of Chambers’ practice areas. www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Care home choking death: Jim Duffy represents family of Paul Spearing. A jury has concluded that a 41-year-old man died from choking having been fed an “inappropriate and unsuitable” meal at his care home in Essex. Read more here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Thirlwall Inquiry Report published today. Lady Justice Thirlwall has published her final report. Read more here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
We are pleased to announce that Natasha Barnes has returned to practice following parental leave. If you would like to discuss a new or existing case for Natasha, please do contact the clerks here: www.1cor.com/london/conta... Read more about Natasha’s practice here: www.1cor.com/london/barri...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The Court of Appeal considered 2 joined appeals concerning the revocation of sponsor licences under the Skilled Worker route. Matthew Howarth represented the Secretary of State in both appeals. www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 07/09/2026
The UK Human Rights Blog is moving to Substack. From 19 October, all new articles will be published exclusively on our Substack, and no new content will appear on our current website. To stay up to date with our latest articles, please subscribe here: substack.com/@ukhumanrigh... #UKHumanRightsBlog
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
We are delighted to announce that Leanne Woods & Alice Kuzmenko have been appointed to the Bar Standards Board's (BSB) Tribunal Representation Panel. Read more here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Martin Forde KC acts for Professor Jason Arday’s family in the inquest into his death. Read more here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
✨ 1COR Brighton shortlisted for Family Law Chambers of the Year – Regional at the Family Law Awards 2026. ✨ Thank you to our clients for taking the time to provide such lovely feedback, and congratulations to everyone shortlisted. www.1cor.com/brighton/202... #FamilyLawAwards
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
When does a dependency claim under the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 end? By Leo Kirby. Eileen Roberts (as the widow and administrator of the estate of Dennis Roberts, deceased) v Ford Motor Company Ltd [2026] EWHC 1787 (KB) Read the full #QMLR article here: 1corqmlr.com/2026/09/01/w...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Laura Inglis and Rajkiran Arhestey successful in the FTT Tax Chamber. The First-tier Tribunal has handed down judgment in Compound Photonics Group Limited v HMRC [2026] UKFTT 985, a VAT case concerning input tax recovery. The full judgment is available here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
✨ 1COR shortlisted for 5 awards at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026✨ Thank you to our clients for taking the time to provide such lovely feedback, and congratulations to everyone shortlisted. www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Congratulations to our four members on their appointments to the Attorney General’s Panel of Counsel: Benjamin Seifert (A Panel), Nicholas Jones (C Panel), Lance Baynham (C Panel) and Mark Sheppard (C Panel). www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Congratulations to our Junior Clerk, Amy Sawyer, on successfully completing the The Institute of Barristers'​ Clerks’ (IBC) Introduction to Business Management Course, achieving an outstanding mark of 93%. www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
Justin Levinson represented the successful claimant in his damages claim arising out of sexual abuse he suffered whilst in the Cub Scouts in the 1960s. Read more and see the full judgment in TWG v The Scout Association [2026] EWHC 2192 (KB) here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Matthew Howarth analyses the Supreme Court decision in Akbars Restaurant v SSHD for LexisNexis UK. www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
Rory Badenoch represents family at inquest in which a failure to investigate and promptly treat a cardiac patient’s excruciating pain was found to have been so serious as to amount to neglect. www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 24/07/2026
Essex mental health deaths: Jim Duffy and Thomas Hayes appear at the Lampard Inquiry. Read more here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Successful defence of Cauda Equina claim Richard Smith represented the successful defendant NHS Trust at trial in the High Court, where the claimant alleged she suffered injury due to a delay in surgical treatment of symptoms of Cauda Equina Syndrome. Read more here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Dominic Ruck Keene and Robert Mills featured in the Avma July Newsletter. Dominic examines the High Court decision in ABC & another v XYZ [2026]. Robert provides an analysis of the Supreme Court’s judgment in CCC v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust [2026]. www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
Matthew Howarth successful in Court of Appeal decision on statutory construction: Rahim v SSHD (2026) EWCA Civ 930. Read more and see the full judgment here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Probationary Tenancy Vacancy 1 COR London looking for a probationary tenant to join us in October 2026. Applications will be considered until the closing date of 5pm Tuesday 14th July 2026. For further information and how to apply, please see here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
1 Crown Office Row London are delighted to welcome Matthew Howarth as a new tenant. Called in 2016, Matthew practises principally in public law and judicial review. Read more about Matthew’s practice here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Law Pod UK Ep.241 Gambling related suicides. Rosalind English discusses gambling-related inquests with Merry Varney and Dan Webster, both specialists in this field at Leigh Day. 🎧 Listen to full episode of #LawPodUK here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Judgment handed down in the child arrangements case of Re C (A Child) (Relocation: Domestic Abuse: Section 91(14) Orders) [2026] EWHC 1591 (Fam). Pauline Troy appeared on behalf of the child through the Children’s Guardian. Nicola Logan appeared for the Applicant mother. www.1cor.com/brighton/202...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 30/06/2026
Tim Hussein, leading Claire Fox, appeared on behalf of the Children’s Guardian in an 11-day fact-finding hearing. The judgment provided helpful guidance in respect of the use of research and previous authorities. www.1cor.com/brighton/202...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 26/06/2026
The Nottingham Ockenden report (2026): Key findings and implications for clinical negligence practitioners by Marcus Coates-Walker & Robert Mills. Read the full #QMLR article here: 1corqmlr.com/2026/06/26/t...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Edward Waldegrave acts for HMRC in £34 million loan relationship rules case in Swiss Centre Limited v HMRC. Read more and see the decision here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Michael Deacon appears in Post Office FOIA appeal. The Appellant appealed against the decision of the ICO that the Post Office was not required to disclose guideline documents relating to the operation of the Horizon Shortfall compensation scheme. www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
Pritesh Rathod appointed to the British Horseracing Authority’s Independent Judicial Panel. Read more here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Edward Waldegrave acts for HMRC in latest stage of VAT grouping litigation in Barclays Services Corporation v HMRC. The Upper Tribunal has handed down its decision in major litigation concerning the UK’s VAT grouping rules. Read more and see the full decision here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Law Pod UK Ep.240 Court of Appeal overturns the Divisional Court’s ruling on Palestine Action. Lucy McCann is joined by Jonathan Metzer to update listeners on the Palestine Action litigation. 🎧 Listen to full episode of #LawPodUK here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Benjamin Seifert successfully represents the Secretary of State for the Home Department in the Court of Appeal. Barai v The Secretary of State for the Home Department [2026] EWCA Civ 766. www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Scientifically uncertain – probability and causation in clinical negligence by Dominic Ruck Keene. Alexander v HCA International Ltd and Dr David Reffitt [2026] EWHC 1284 (KB) Read the full #QMLR article here: 1corqmlr.com/2026/06/22/s...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Michael Deacon and Georgina Pein appear in Post Office FOIA challenge. The challenge to the Information Commissioner’s decision to order the Post Office to disclose an email relating to ‘Project Brisbane’ was heard this week. www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
Laura Inglis appears in the Court of Appeal today in St Patrick’s International College Ltd v HMRC. The case concerns the VAT education exemption. Read more here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/...
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
✨ 1COR are delighted to have been shortlisted for 10 categories at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026. Read more and see the full shortlist here: www.1cor.com/london/2026/... #BarAwards #L500Awards
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1 Crown Office Row @1crownofficerow.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Pauline Troy MCIArb and Nicola Logan appear in the Family Court in fact finding abduction case. Judgment has been handed down in A Mother v A Father (Fact‑Finding: Abduction) [2025] EWFC 518 (B). Read more and see the full judgment here: www.1cor.com/brighton/202...
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