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Schedule 10A FSMA: No Reliance without Knowledge and No Dishonest Delay without Subsequent Publication The High Court (Leech J sitting as a Judge of the Financial List (ChD)) has summarily dismissed claims for damages brought pursuant to section 90A and Schedule 10A of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (“FSMA”) by 241 Claimants against Barclays Bank plc in respect of various alleged misstatements or omissions in certain published information. Helen Davies KC led the counsel team for Barclays Bank plc, instructed by Latham & Watkins.

We're thrilled to announce the launch of our very first podcast episode as part of a series. Join us for the first episode as we dive into Arbitration Law. Although focused on commercial and international arbitration practitioners, the series is intended to be accessible to all. In the first episode, Richard Blakeley KC and Zahra Al-Rikabi sit down to discuss the meaning and implications of the UKSC’s judgment in Republic of Mozambique v Privinvest Shipbuilding SAL [2023] UKSC 32; [2024] 1 All E.R. 763 on s.9 stays for arbitration. Listen here: https://lnkd.in/dQ6XqWQg Also available on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/dWMZYntm Also available on Apple: https://lnkd.in/eg9Mz4Cg #podcastlaunch #firstepisode #podcastcommunity #newpodcast

Chambers and Partners' 2025 UK Bar Guide: Members of chambers are equally grateful to all their referees for great rankings in 32 practice areas for 89 barristers. 30 members were ranked in new practice areas for the first time. Very many thanks to all our clients and friends for this result, and for the testimonials for the clerks. #Rankings #ChambersandPartners

High Court delivers judgment on protest injunction at London City Airport In the wake of Just Stop Oil’s campaign to disrupt airports around the country in summer 2024, London City Airport sought an injunction to prohibit trespass on its site by environmental protestors. Yaaser’s website on protest injunctions can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eA2MSeAe. Read the full story and view the judgment by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/eBTcXfsY Yaaser Vanderman acted for London City Airport.

Honouring the legacy of James Flynn KC, who joined Brick Court in 1996, bringing with him a wealth of experience & knowledge. His influence, generosity, and humour will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eMXg3Jzz

Tim Lord KC has appeared in The Lawyer ’s Top 20 cases listings more than any other barrister since 2014, with Mark Howard KC and Tony Singla KC also in the top five appearances. https://lnkd.in/eTkQMTAz

James Flynn KC It is with profound sadness that Brick Court announces that our much respected colleague, James Flynn KC, died on 10 October 2024 after a short illness. James was a leading competition law litigator at the London Bar and a highly valued member of chambers. He will be much missed by all at Brick Court and beyond. We send our deepest condolences to his widow Anna and their daughter Olivia, and his children, Hugo and Harriet.

Maya Lester KC will be speaking at the sixth A&L Goodbody LLP Corporate Crime & Regulation Summit on Wednesday, October 16, from 8:45 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Croke Park. The event will feature breakfast, a half-day program on relevant topics, and a networking lunch. Speakers will delve into the complexities of EU sanctions and their impact on Europe and Russia. Panellists include: Kenan Furlong, A&L Goodbody Kate Harnett, A&L Goodbody Maya Lester KC, Barrister, Brick Court Chambers Nina Hart, visiting Lecturer and PhD candidate, King's College London Sinead Goss, International Head of Financial Crime Legal, Citi For full details and to register your interest, click here: https://lnkd.in/egxbXV9R #SanctionsCompliance #EURegulation

Court of Appeal refuses Meta permission to appeal certification of data abuse claim On 7 October 2024, the Court of Appeal declined to grant Meta permission to appeal the CAT’s certification of collective proceedings against it. Those proceedings, brought by Dr Liza Lovdahl Gormsen on behalf of Facebook users, allege that Meta abused a dominant position in the market for provision of social network services, by charging an unfair price and/or imposing an unfair trading condition in the form of requiring users to grant Meta access to their Off-Facebook Data (i.e. data concerning users that is gathered on third party websites and applications and other non-Facebook Meta services, e.g. Instagram). Robert O’Donoghue KC and Sarah O'Keeffe acted for the Class Representative, instructed by Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan, LLP. Tony Singla KC appeared for Meta, instructed by Herbert Smith Freehills. https://lnkd.in/eqKTeysn