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Jonathan Miller, Emma Kiver, and Meg Cochrane recently delivered a seminar to Dragon Argent's legal team regarding contractual disputes. One of the key questions explored was whether, since Rock Advertising [2018] UKSC 24, a NOM clause truly can offer full protection against a contracting party's assertion that the agreement has been modified by variation or otherwise?

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1EC Barristers are extremely pleased to introduce Matthew Wildish, our new Deputy Senior Clerk. With over 30 years' experience in clerking, Matthew is a valuable addition to our team and stands ready to deploy his great expertise and professionalism in supporting our clients to achieve their aims.

Congratulations to Carl Islam, whose book ‘Contentious Probate Handbook: Practice and Precedents’ is now in its second edition. The book is due for release at the end of February, but you can pre-order your copy here: https://lnkd.in/emucXr2Z

As the uncertainty of litigation prevails, and clients increasingly look towards mediation and arbitration as less costly alternatives, Chambers is pleased to announce the formation of its Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) team, headed by recent joiners, Joseph Giret KC and Huw Davies. With access to the historic venue facilities of the Inner Temple Hall, and a practical and accessible approach, our ADR team is well-equipped to handle disputes in a wide range of areas, including commercial and construction, employment, property, contentious probate disputes, and more. You can read more about our ADR services here: https://lnkd.in/epbXSAJd

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1EC Barristers is delighted to welcome Kikuyu Thompson as our newest member of chambers. Kikuyu Thompson enjoyed a successful 20-year career as a solicitor, developing a wealth of practical expertise and a reputation for delivering results. Her years as a solicitor, combined with her recent barrister’s call, have equipped her with a unique insight into complex matters. Kikuyu’s practice spans multiple disciplines, including employment law, commercial chancery, commercial disputes, and data protection. Great to have you on board, Kikuyu Thompson

Our Suffian Hussain was successful in a Section 27 L&T Act 1985 application for a determination of liability to pay service charges before the First-tier Tribunal. The Respondent argued that the Applicant’s decision to re-apportion service charges was deliberately calculated to benefit the Applicant and not in accordance with the Lease: (see [30] of the Judgment). Indeed, the Tribunal found that the Applicant applied different percentages for separate categories of cost, an approach which is not permissible under the Lease. The Tribunal noted that this “…could in some circumstances provide a complete defence to the claim for payment”. Following a full-day hearing, Suffian’s submissions persuaded the Tribunal that notwithstanding the above, the Respondent was indeed liable for the service charges.” You can find the Judgement here: https://lnkd.in/gpHuCyby Suffian is developing a broad commercial chancery practice and welcomes instructions in all areas of Chambers’ work.

In case you missed it, here is a seminar that was delivered towards the end of last year by Carl Islam on Mediation Advocacy in Trust and Estate Disputes. https://lnkd.in/eDziQgQ5

Does your safeguarding policy truly safeguard? Huw Davies has produced an article on the topic of safeguarding in sports law, which is a particular area of interest for him. Have a read of the article here: https://lnkd.in/e5P-2acc