In this 42-minute video, Anneli Howard examines the contents and implications of the European Union (Withdrawal) Bill 2017-19; formerly referred to as the Great Repeal Bill.
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The Times – Grenfell: the legal tasks ahead – Michael Bowsher QC comments on the procurement law aspects
Public Procurement and Construction law specialist Michael Bowsher QC contributed to today’s article in The Times, written by Jonathan Ames which envisages that procurement law specialists will also be involved in the inquiry to the tragedy:
“Michael Bowsher, QC, of Monckton Chambers, acknowledges that discussion is speculative at present, but highlights several likely issues. The inquiry and lawyers involved in any subsequent legal action on behalf of residents will want to investigate the contractual arrangements for the tower’s management and whether there were any financial incentives for “key performance indicators”.
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Practical Law – Public Sector Blog: In the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower disaster Michael Bowsher QC asks “Are procurement and construction processes fit for purpose?
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The Times – Difference in treatment of traders’ VAT claims lawful
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Michael Bowsher QC speaks to GBC News about Brexit negotiations
Michael Bowsher QC speaks to Jonathan Sacramento, News Editor of GBC News (Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation) about how Gibraltar and the UK will have to see out the Brexit negotiations before they can make decisions on how European Legislation can be transposed to other institutions under the British Crown. Michael was a guest of the Middle Temple Association in Gibraltar and this was the theme of his address to law professionals and members of the Judiciary at the Rock Hotel on the 25th May 2017.
Watch the interview here.
Socrates Training Limited v The Law Society
The case has been covered by The Law Society Gazette, The Lawyer and Legal Business.
Socrates was represented by Philip Woolfe and The Law Society was represented by Kassie Smith QC and Imogen Proud.
Anneli Howard and Counsel Magazine: Strength testing the British constitution
Following the triggering of Art 50, Anneli Howard assesses the possible ramifications of the Supreme Court’s Miller ruling, other associated litigation and key next steps for the UK’s withdrawal from the EU.
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Meredith Pickford QC address at CDR Spring Competition Litigation Symposium, an abridged summary
Meredith Pickford QC addressed the audience at the start of proceedings at CDR’s Spring Competition Litigation Symposium. An abridged summary of that address can be viewed here.
How the tobacco industry flouts UK law on plain packaging
A legal opinion by Peter Oliver drafted for Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is mentioned in The Guardian here.
Dispute resolution between the EU and the UK after Brexit: a legal void? International Bar Association Magazine
“Lawyers fear that the government’s hard line on its promise to ‘take control’ of its own laws will lead to failure in pursuing a comprehensive dispute settlement agreement in Brexit negotiations.”
To read the full article by the International Bar Association including aquote from Peter Oliver, please click here.