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Housing Law Free Legal Advice Pop Up
Problems with your landlord or estate agent? Come to my free legal advice pop up at the Newington Green Unitarian Church on Thursday, 1 May from 7pm to 9pm. The plan is to do these sessions on the first Thursday of the month until further notice. Thanks to Pastor Andy...
Free Landlord & Tenant Legal Advice Pop Up
Problems with your landlord or estate agent? Come to my free legal advice pop up at Holborn Chambers on Saturday, 22 February from 9am to 12 noon. Holborn Chambers 6 Gate Street London WC2A 3HP Across from the Fleet River Bakery.
Renters, Private Landlords & Housing Discrimination
It's been a while since this screen-shot (click to enlarge) prompted a Twitter bust-up (as reported on over at the Duchess of Hackney's blog). But I thought I'd use this little exchange as an illustration of how people who are trying to do the right thing can still...
No Claims Discounts, No Insurance & Special Reasons
I don't think many people intentionally drive without a valid insurance policy - but I've met many who haven't got to grips with the terms of their policy and find, when it's too late, they're not covered after all. If you've received the benefit of a no claims...
10 questions barristers should ask before taking direct public access instructions
Why do people still go to solicitors when they could instruct a Direct Access barrister for an upfront fixed fee? I think it might have something to do with the fact that Messrs Stobart & Co are making their pitch to the public at large. The trouble is, Direct...
The End Of British Policing As We Know It
I've been watching the reaction by serving police constables across the country to Theresa May's indication that police pensions will be drastically reduced - and they're not happy. The Police pension scheme was last reviewed in 2006 - and, "due to the harsh economic...
We Want The Same Things
I've been a big fan of David Boies ever since he appeared in Bush v Gore in 2000. He lost that case - but he's the type of lawyer you'd trust with your life. Believe me - a rarity. So while I'm in the process of transitioning from being an employed solicitor-advocate...
Take Down That Bunting!
Say hello to my local newsagent, Hamdy Shahein. He's the guy on the left holding the unauthorised balloons. Those in the know will know that Hamdy is one of the lynch-pins of our community. He likes to get in the spirit of things - and today, being the day the Olympic...
Inciting Tweets
Friends, There are people who should know better suggesting Inspector Gadget should be criminally liable for "Incitement" for the tweet, "Now that a member of the public has shot a policeman dead, shall WE riot?". Take a deep breath with me and consider the following:...
Fred Wigg Missile Judicial Review Shot Down
I'm amazed the case against the Government's placement of missiles on the roof of the Fred Wigg estate in Leytonstone got off the ground, even on a "Human rights" basis, before it got shot down at the Royal Courts of Justice yesterday. While I await the judgment of...
