We are excited to announce the launch of Blackstone Chambers’ The Litigation Podcast. This podcast will examine trends and emerging areas of disputes across the...
25 - The Litigation Podcast Shorts with Michael Beloff KC: Part 4
Listen in to this episode of The Litigation Podcast Shorts, as Michael Beloff KC recounts his final case: the McCloud Appeal. In this significant case, the Employment Appeal Tribunal dismissed the Lord Chancellor’s appeal against the Tribunal’s decision which found that the new judicial pension scheme unlawfully discriminated against younger judges. Michael represented six of the judges who successfully challenged this discrimination. He concludes this episode by sharing invaluable insights and practical advice, drawing on decades of experience in the field.More about Michael’s life and career can be found in his memoir, MJBQC: A Life Within and Without the Law.
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24 - The Litigation Podcast Shorts with Michael Beloff KC: Part 3
Join Michael Beloff KC, widely regarded as the ‘The Godfather of Sports Law’, in this episode of The Litigation Podcast Shorts. Michael shares fascinating insights and anecdotes from his remarkable career as a barrister specialising in sports disputes.Look out for the fourth and final instalment in Michael’s Litigation Podcast Shorts series, where he discusses his final case and offers invaluable insights and practical advice on life and practice as a barrister.More about Michael’s life and career can be found in his memoir, MJBQC: A Life Within and Without the Law.
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23 - The Litigation Podcast Shorts with Michael Beloff KC: Part 2
Welcome to this episode of The Litigation Podcast Shorts, as Michael Beloff KC discusses his experiences in defamation law. Drawing on a quintet of high-profile libel cases, Michael offers a rare perspective on this fascinating area.Join us next time, when Michael, widely regarded as the ‘Godfather of Sports Law’, delivers his unique insight into sports law.More about Michael’s life and career can be found in his memoir, MJBQC: A Life Within and Without the Law.
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22 - Commercial Breakfast Briefing October 2024 with Andrew George KC, Robert Weekes KC, Leona Powell, Luka Krsljanin, Daniel Cashman and Carmine Conte
Blackstone Chambers’ Commercial Breakfast Briefing returns with an in-depth look at Commercial Remedies, beginning with some ground-breaking recent developments in the law and practice relating to freezing injunctions. After some icebreakers from Andrew George KC in the Chair, Luka Krsljanin analyses the important guidance on showing a real-risk of dissipation provided in Canada Inc v Sovereign Holdings. Carmine Conte provides reflections on “full and frank” disclosures, while Leona Powell reviews “on-notice” freezing injunctions and other less common scenarios. The “Case of the Quarter” slot is back by popular demand, as Robert Weekes KC and Daniel Cashman provide summaries of recent cases.
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21 - The Litigation Podcast Shorts with Michael Beloff KC: Part 1
Join Michael Beloff KC in the first episode of The Litigation Podcast Shorts, as he delves into one of his most memorable legal experiences: the Marshall cases. Michael successfully argued before the European Court of Justice, leading to a significant ruling upholding a complaint of discrimination and sparking a secondary case. Stay tuned for the next episode in this series, where Michael will share his insights into the world of defamation law. More about Michael’s life and career can be found in his memoir, MJBQC: A Life Within and Without the Law.
We are excited to announce the launch of Blackstone Chambers’ The Litigation Podcast. This podcast will examine trends and emerging areas of disputes across the full spectrum of Blackstone’s areas of expertise, including commercial, employment and public/regulatory law.
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