Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 19/03/2025We are delighted to announce that three of our pupils, Lekietia Olutayo, Lucy Hemsworth, and Madeleine de Ferrer, will be on their feet as second-six pupils from Monday, 31st March. We wish them every success as they step into this next stage of their careers. 010
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 17/03/2025Richard Hartley KC & Tim Grover secure High Court approval for a "two-house" approach in a complex TBI case. Read the full case here: www.cobden.co.uk/news/richard... #PersonalInjury #SeriousInjury 010
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Save the Date: Lucie Wood is presenting an upcoming webinar with MBL Seminars Ltd on HMOs – A Practical Introduction for Advisers. Date: 9th May 2025 Format: Pre-recorded Webinar For more details and to register, visit the MBL link here: www.mblseminars.com/courses-by-i...mblseminars.comHMOs - A Practical Introduction for Advisers - MBL Seminarsthe housing act 2004, and associated secondary legislation, introduced licensing requirements and management standards in relation to houses of multiple oc... 010
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 13/03/2025Lucie Wood’s Chancery, Probate & Trusts Series – Read the Full Collection! Explore key insights across the full series here: www.cobden.co.uk/news/key-que... For any questions, contact civil@cobden.co.uk #ChanceryLaw #ProbateLaw #TrustLawcobden.co.ukCobden House Chambers Key Questions in Chancery, Probate, and Trusts: A Comprehensive GuideKey Questions in Chancery, Probate, and Trusts: A Comprehensive Guide Lucie Wood , a leading expert in Chancery, Probate, and Trusts law, has authored this in-depth 000
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Louise Blackwell KC, leading Satpal Roth-Sharma, secured a manslaughter conviction at Leeds Crown Court. The jury acquitted RW of murder but found them guilty of manslaughter (10-2) and wounding. #CriminalLaw #Barristers 000
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 24/02/2025We are delighted to announce that Lucie Wood has been appointed to the Attorney General’s Regional C Panel of Junior Counsel to the Crown. Her appointment will commence on the 1st March 2025 for a period of 5 years. Congratulations, Lucie! #AGPanel #Barristers 000
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Mussadak Mirza, representing the MIB, secured a significant cost reduction at the SCCO, cutting a £750K bill to just over £500K in a high-value TBI claim. Full update:https://www.cobden.co.uk/news/mussadak-mirza-secures-significant-cost-saving-for-the-mib-at-the-scco/ #CostsLaw #Barrister 000
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 24/02/2025Nick Flanagan successfully represents the Home Office in Easton v Home Office, upholding the tribunal's approach to dishonest omissions. This follows his success in Glasson v The Insolvency Service on constructive knowledge of disability. Full update: www.cobden.co.uk/news/nichola... #EmploymentLaw 000
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 10/02/2025A fantastic evening at Ewood Park on Friday for the annual BILA dinner. A big thank you to our wonderful guests, including Alison Nolan, Zahra Hanif, Jade Jump and Alice Wood for joining us and contributing to such a great atmosphere. #BILADinner #Networking 000
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 08/01/2025RICHARD OUGHTON Succeeds in an Important Clarification of the Law of Easements in Registered Land - Peachey v Lee Applies Under the Land Registration Act 2002 Read the full case update here: www.cobden.co.uk/news/richard... #PropertyLaw #LandRegistrationAct2002 #LandLaw 000
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 23/12/2024Eleanor Gleeson instructed by JON MAIL SOLICITORS successfully defends in historic rape case. The Defendant was charged with rape following an investigation into historic sexual abuse and grooming in Rochdale. He was acquitted after a six week trial held at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. 010
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 19/12/2024A huge thank you to everyone who has instructed us this year. We wish you a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. Here’s to a successful 2025! Our Christmas and New Year opening times are below; 000
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 12/12/2024Last night, our Crime Team hosted a festive wreath-making evening for clients, led by the brilliant Ferris Heart Sloane. We had Christmas tunes, nibbles, and drinks, and the creativity flowed! A big thank you to all our wonderful clients who joined us. #WreathMaking #Christmas2024 #FestiveFun 000
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 12/12/2024We’ve pulled out our best jumpers for Christmas Jumper Day in support of Save The Children. We’re definitely feeling the festive cheer! #ChristmasJumperDay #Christmas2024 #FeelingFestive 000
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Aaron Pulford successfully secured a custodial sentence in contempt proceedings following the UK’s largest motor fraud trial. A huge thank you to the legal team involved in working together to achieve this result. Full case details: www.cobden.co.uk/news/15-mont... #motorfraud #fraud #contemptcobden.co.ukCobden House Chambers 15-Month Prison Sentence Imposed for Serious Contempt of Court15-Month Prison Sentence Imposed for Serious Contempt of Court In a significant judgment following the UK’s largest fraud trial, Aaron Pulford successfully represented 000
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 04/12/2024We're excited to announce that applications are now open for four fully funded 12-month pupillages in our Personal Injury, Crime, Family, and Business & Property/Housing departments. Full application details here: www.cobden.co.uk/pupillage_re... #PupillageOpportunities #FutureBarristerscobden.co.ukCobden House Chambers Pupillage / RecruitmentExplore exciting pupillage and recruitment options at Cobden House Chambers. Find out how to join our dynamic and supportive legal team today. 011
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 04/12/2024On 23rd November, Chambers’ very own Gary Lewis took part in the half-time 'hit the bar' competition at Goodison Park during Everton v Brentford. With 40,000 watching, Gary hit the bar twice at the Gwladys Street End, earning praise from friends, colleagues, and national media #HitTheBar #EvertonFC 000
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Ellie Akhgar, instructed by John Mail Solicitors, successfully defended a case at Bolton Crown Court involving seven counts of indecent assault. The historic allegations, spanning from 1997-2001, were met with an acquittal on all counts after a careful review of evidence. #CriminalLaw #Barrister 000
Cobden House Chambers @cobdenhouse.bsky.social · 04/12/2024Marc Willems KC has secured a £13.5M settlement in a complex PI case involving a child with a serious brain injury. HHJ Bird's approval in Manchester marks the end of a 7-year journey, with evidence from 28 expert witnesses. www.cobden.co.uk/news/marc-wi... #PersonalInjury #BrainInjuryClaims 000