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ARTICLE | The Court of Appeal Hands Down Judgment in Johnson v FirstRand Bank Limited (London Branch) t/a Motonovo Finance Matthew Gillett's recent article reports on a judgment handed down this morning by the Court of Appeal in three related appeals (Johnson v FirstRand, Wrench v FirstRand, and Hopcraft v Close Brothers), whereby the court ruled in favor of the Claimants, who are entitled to compensation equivalent to secret commissions that their lenders paid to car dealerships. This decision is expected to impact many similar cases across the country, as there are numerous pending 'motor finance commission' cases awaiting resolution, many of which had been on hold until this judgment was delivered. To read Matthew's full article, please refer to the following link: https://lnkd.in/eXURF--4 #MotorFinanceCommission #CommercialLaw #CourtofAppeal #LambChambers #RelationshipsMatter

Dominic Bright, recently instructed by Ahmet Ozcan, successfully applied before HHJ Brownhill to strike out as an abuse of process a claim based on a foreign judgment approximately two weeks before the two-day, multi-track trial. #PrivateInternationalLaw #CommercialLaw

Thank you for joining us, Laura. It was a pleasure to have you here.

Last night was a fantastic success as we hosted our very first annual quiz night. A huge thank you to all those that participated, and special thanks to our organisers, John Ditchburn, Graeme Kirk, Mark Rowlands and Dina Sykia for making it all possible. We look forward to continuing this tradition next year! #QuizNight #TeamBonding #LambChambers #RelationshipsMatter

Another fantastic achievement. Congratulations, Antonia!

CASE SUMMARY | Commercial: Self & Anor v Santander Cards UK Ltd & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 1106 This morning, we present a new case summary from Dominic Bright on the case of Self & Anor v Santander Cards UK Ltd & Anor [2024] EWCA Civ 1106. This case summary examines whether potential claims for mis-selling payment protection insurance can be settled, and if so, whether such settlements can exclude the court's jurisdiction. To read Dominic's case summary, please refer to the following link: https://lnkd.in/eJmS73eZ #CommercialLaw #PaymentProtectionInsurance #PPI #Settlement #CaseSummary #LambChambers #RelationshipsMatter

Members of Lamb Chambers, in association with Flint Bishop, recently had the pleasure of delivering “mock trial” training sessions to Haven Insurance Company Limited/Acorn Insurance and Financial Services Limited in Sevenoaks and Liverpool. The mock trial was a claim for credit hire charges and vehicle damage brought by a licenced taxi driver following an accident which was not his fault. The sessions provided valuable insight into the crucial role of the evidence presented at trial, and how subtle differences can give rise to different outcomes when the Court is considering the guidance in Hussain v EUI, underlining the importance of case preparation. Richard Menzies took the role of the judge, and the advocates were Joanna Kerr, Morgan John, Christopher Green and Emmanuel Michelakakis-Howe. Lamb Chambers are particularly grateful to Karima Amlani for organising the sessions and ensuring that everything went smoothly. The Lamb Chambers Personal Injury Group is able to offer a range of different training sessions and workshops. For more information, please get in touch with our Practice Management Team at practicemanagers@lambchambers.co.uk or on 020 7797 8300. #PersonalInjury #PI #MockTrial #LegalTraining #RTA #CreditHire #RelationshipsMatter #LambChambers

This week, we are enthused to have welcomed Dina Sykia as a permanent member of staff at Lamb Chambers. Having previously been on a temporary contract as an Administration Assistant, Dina commences her new role as Accounts Assistant, directly assisting Michele Crisp. Congratulations and welcome, Dina! #Congratulations #Welcome #NewRole #LambChambers #RelationshipsMatter

Lamb Chambers (Chambers of Richard Power) is pleased to announce the extension of the application deadline for two probationary tenancies, commencing on 6 January 2025. The new closing date for applications is Friday 4 October 2024. The successful candidates will join our dynamic team of barristers and gain invaluable experience in our core practice areas: Commercial, Personal Injury, and Property. A demonstrated interest in or commitment to building a career in at least one of these areas is essential. Probationary Tenants will undertake two seats, each lasting three months, under different supervisors and in distinct practice areas. They will have the opportunity to regularly attend court and handle cases on their own. Tenancy will typically be considered towards the end of the probationary period. Guaranteed earnings for any new Probationary Tenant are set at £30,000 for the 6-month term. Candidates should demonstrate outstanding academic credentials, strong interpersonal skills, excellent references, and a genuine ambition to excel at the Bar. To apply, email a covering letter, CV, details of at least two past or current supervisors, a bulleted summary of work undertaken during pupillage, and the names of three referees to John Ditchburn, Head of Pupillage, at pupillage@lambchambers.co.uk. Lamb Chambers is a signatory of the Bar Council’s Third Six Pupillage Good Practice Guidelines and is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, promoting access to the Bar regardless of background. If you would like further information or to speak with junior tenants about life at Lamb Chambers, please mention this in your covering letter. #ProbationaryTenant #ProbationaryTenancy #ThirdSix #Pupillage #LambChambers #RelationshipsMatter

WEBINAR | Accessory Liability for Strict Liability Torts – after Ahmed v Lifestyle Registrations are still being accepted for tomorrow's webinar where Dr Tim Sampson, who acted as counsel for the Ahmeds (led by Peter Knox KC) in their appeal to the Supreme Court in Ahmed v Lifestyle [2024] UKSC 17, will be speaking. The webinar will provide an in-depth analysis of the judgment and its likely impact on IP litigation and director liability. To register for this, please use the following link: https://lnkd.in/eFNG-Ra7 #CIPA #IntellectualProperty #IntellectualPropertyLaw #AccessoryLiability #DirectorLiability #EquitableAccounts #LambChambers #RelationshipsMatter