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Right-to-Rent Civil Penalty reduced by 90% at appeal

George Symes appeared for the Appellant, Mr Joshi, on an appeal against a Civil Penalty Notice issued to him as landlord who had rented to tenants who lacked a right to rent. Following the Immigration Act 2014, landlords must check their tenants have a right to rent in the UK before granting a tenancy. Failure […]

Trial in Starmer Arson Attacks

Dominic D’Souza is leading David Barr ( instructed by Ricky Arora of Arora Lodhi Heath Solicitors), defending one of three Defendants charged with Conspiracy to Damage Property by Fire in a series of alleged arson attacks said to have targeted property connected to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer. The Trial continues at the Central […]

Court of Appeal lists hearing for Jen and Jamie Ltd v SSHD Appeal

The Court of Appeal has listed the hearing of the Civil Penalty Notice (“CPN”) appeal in Jen and Jamie Ltd v Secretary of State for the Home Department for 13th and 14th October 2026. Emma Harris and Brenda Efurhievwe secured permission to appeal the decision dismissing the CPN appeal in Jen and Jamie Ltd v Secretary of State for the Home […]

New Tenants at Goldsmith Chambers

We are thrilled to announce that Niamh Fegan and Natalie Jolly have accepted offers of tenancy following the successful completion of their pupillages. Both Niamh and Natalie have already demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication, and we are delighted that they will be staying with us to begin their careers at the Bar. They are now […]

WDIL Awards

Chambers is delighted to learn that Anthony Metzer KC, a previous recipient of the award, has again been shortlisted for the award of Mentor of the Year by Women and Diversity in Law. The winner will be announced at the dinner on 28 April.

University of Oxford

Jan Doerfel and Katherine Soroya will be speaking at the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford as part of an important discussion titled ‘The Future of Asylum Law in the UK: Backlogs, Appeals & Small Boats’. The event will explore recent developments in the UK asylum system and attendees will hear from practitioners, those with […]

 

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