In this episode, Luka Krsljanin first takes an in-depth look at recent developments in primary, vicarious and accessory liability in the context of fraud claims. Keeping him company over the croissants, Antonia Eklund highlights the recent landmark decision in Municipo de Mariana v BHP & ors. (the Brazilian Dam case) whilst Grant Kynaston examines the significance of the Privy Council’s decision concerning the need for subjective awareness of representations in the tort of deceit - Credit Suisse Life (Bermuda) v Ivanishvili & ors. Andrew George KC polices proceedings from the Chair.

In the first in a series of short podcasts on mediation, Mark Shaw KC and Jane Mulcahy KC remind us of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and share thoughts on how mediation can be a powerful tool in even the most contentious and combative case.

AI-powered automated systems are rapidly reshaping decision-making across sectors. In this episode, the panel examines whether current legal frameworks are sufficiently robust and adaptable to meet the challenges this poses. The discussion addresses two core issues: the right to a human decision and the legal implications of automated decision-making by public authorities and private entities. It then assesses how these challenges are already playing out in practice across both the public and private sectors. The panel asks: do we need new legal safeguards, or can existing laws rise to the occasion? 

The seminar was chaired by James Segan KC, Blackstone Chambers, and the episode includes: 

• Jeremias Adams-Prassl, Professor of Law & Associate Dean (Research), Oxford University, Blackstone Chambers Academic Panel Member 
• Joe Tomlinson, Professor of Administrative Law at the Dickson Poon School of Law, King's College London, Blackstone Chambers Academic Panel Member 
• Ravi Mehta, Blackstone Chambers 
• Ava Mayer, Blackstone Chambers 
• Hugo Murphy, Blackstone Chambers

In this episode, the speakers will explore sanctions, illegality and public policy (Alan MacLean KC and Tom Leary – Eurochem v Societe Generale), deep-fake AI images (Marlena Valles – Getty Images v Stability AI), and judgments obtained by fraud (Madelaine Clifford – Commercial Bank of Dubai v Al Sari). Meanwhile, the wealth of recent judgments means the ever-popular Case of the Quarter slot takes on an extended role – as Cases of the Quarter. Fraser Campbell KC highlights the significant insurance judgment in Axa v Santander whilst Andrew Scott KC reports on car finance and all things fiduciary from the Supreme Court (Hopcroft v Close Brothers et al). Andrew George KC keeps everyone honest and on time from the Chair.

This session followed the European Court of Human Rights Grand Chamber judgment of 9 July 2025 in which the Grand Chamber revisited its case law on jurisdiction and held Russia responsible for “an unprecedented and flagrant attack on the fundamental values of the Council of Europe” and for widespread violations of the Convention across Ukraine dating back to 2014 and embracing all aspects of the full-scale invasion launched in February 2022. The judgment has been described by a former President of the Court as the greatest in the 65 year history of the Court.

The session was chaired by Tim Otty KC, leading counsel for Ukraine, with speakers including Tom Richards KC, Naina Patel KC, Jason Pobjoy KC, George Molyneaux and Isabel Buchanan, all of whom were also part of Ukraine’s counsel team.

Andrew Scott KC surveys recent events with our keynote conflicts address before Blackstone’s barristers run through a series of their recent stand-out cases in the field including Tom de la Mare KC (Kingdom of Spain v London Steam-Ship Owners’ Mutua), Peter Head (Magomedov v TPG Group), Gayatri Sarathy (Kireevav Bedzhamov), Tim Otty KC and Drishti Suri. Andrew George KC smoothes everything over from the Chair.

Jamila also celebrates ten years of ATLEU’s work as the only UK charity dedicated to providing specialist legal representation to survivors of trafficking and slavery and advocating for their rights and justice.

Featured on the podcast:

• Charlotte Kilroy KC is expert in a wide range of areas of public law, civil law and human rights law. She has extensive expertise in bringing judicial review challenges to systems and policies, and has been involved in many of the leading cases on procedural fairness, natural justice and access to court.
• Jamila Duncan-Bosu is a founding solicitor of Anti Trafficking and Labour Exploitation Unit (ATLEU). Jamila leads ATLEU’s compensation legal team and specialises in employment and discrimination law and representing survivors of trafficking and slavery in compensation claims against their trafficker or those who have benefitted from their exploitation.

More about Michael’s life and career can be found in his memoir, MJBQC: A Life Within and Without the Law.

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.

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.

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.

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. 

Their wide-ranging discussion covers the creative process behind our new podcast music, the fascinating oral tradition by which Abass learned the drums growing up in Ghana, his pioneering work with One-Drum Foundation, and the many benefits of playing the drums (including Ajay’s experience of its peculiar benefits for lawyers!). You can see Abass and Ajay performing live on stage together in a recent video here.  

One-Drum Foundation is a UK-registered charity made up of a collective of London-based African master drummers, dancers, musicians and performers emanating from the diversity of Africa’s rich traditions. Its charitable purpose is to advance the education of the public in the arts, history and culture of African music, in particular, but not exclusively, through the provision of educational workshops and performances.  

For more information on the work of the One Drum Foundation, and links to donate, please see here. 

Today also marks the band’s release of ‘Kpanlogo’, recorded on board a floating studio on the Thames in the circumstances Abass and Ajay describe on the podcast. You can see the newly-released video for that here. 

presents recorded highlights from the 2024 Public Law Conference. The panel

discussions address the latest developments in recent public law cases.

Ivan Hare KC explores proportionality under the HRA: is it in the Act or on the facts?

Stephanie Palmer discusses the recent climate change cases in the European Court of

Human Rights.

Isabel Buchanan gives a brief reflection on the European Convention as it nears its 75th birthday.

If you haven’t already, listen to Part 1 with Tom Hickman KC, James Segan KC and Hanif Mussa KC and Part 2 with Sir Jeffrey Jowell KC, Tom Leary, George Molyneaux and Warren Fitt!

Tom Leary explores interim remedies in Judicial Review.

George Molyneaux examines the duty of candour, with particular focus on recent cases.

Sir Jeffrey Jowell KC and Warren Fitt discuss the UK’s relationship with the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies.

Stay tuned for the third and final instalment in this series, with Ivan Hare KC, Stephanie

Palmer & Isabel Buchanan! If you haven’t already, listen to Part 1 with Tom Hickman KC, James

Segan KC and Hanif Mussa KC.

James Segan KC examines the standard of review in commercial Judicial Review.

Hanif Mussa KC discusses developments in recent Supreme Court cases on convention rights.

Tom Hickman KC discusses the future of Judicial Review.

Stay tuned for Part 2 with Sir Jeffrey Jowell KC, Tom Leary, George Molyneaux & Warren Fitt and Part 3 with Ivan Hare KC, Stephanie Palmer & Isabel Buchanan!

First, Leona Powell takes a look at the Supreme Court’s important recent decision in Canada Square Operations Ltd. v Potter on the proper construction of s32 of the Limitation Act. David Lowe and Simon Pritchard then bring us some very recent tales from the frontline while Tom Mountford takes a survey of all other recent developments in limitation.

The REUL Act is the final chapter in a huge and complex five-year legislative exercise to give effect to Brexit in UK law. Among the Act’s many major effects, it “sunsets” significant parts of retained EU law; abolishes (unless specifically saved) directly effective provisions from Directives and general principles; and makes important changes to how retained EU law operates; whilst giving the Government yet further executive powers to amend or remove retained EU law by way of delegated legislation. The conference explained the general provisions of the Act in detail as well as exploring potential impacts in key affected sectors such as employment, environmental law, tax, financial services, telecoms and energy.

If you haven’t already, please listen to Part 1 where Kieron Beal KC, Tom de la Mare KC, James Segan KC and Gayatri Sarathy provide an insightful introduction to The REUL Act 2023.

KC presents recorded highlights from the 2023 Retained EU Law Conference.

Joined by Tom de la Mare KC, James Segan KC and Gayatri Sarathy, the panel

provides an insightful introduction to The Retained EU Law (REUL) Act 2023.

The REUL Act is the final chapter in a huge and complex five-year legislative

exercise to give effect to Brexit in UK law. Among the Act’s many major

effects, it “sunsets” significant parts of retained EU law; abolishes (unless

specifically saved) directly effective provisions from Directives and general

principles; and makes important changes to how retained EU law operates; whilst

giving the Government yet further executive powers to amend or remove retained

EU law by way of delegated legislation. The conference explained the general

provisions of the Act in detail as well as exploring potential impacts in key

affected sectors such as employment, environmental law, tax, financial

services, telecoms and energy.

Stay tuned for Part 2, where Kieron Beal KC, Naina Patel, Emily Neill, Ravi Mehta, Harry

Adamson and Hollie Higgins explore the potential impacts of the

REUL Act in key affected sectors.

Public Seminar Conference, featuring, George Molyneaux, Sarah Wilkinson, and Charlotte

Kilroy KC.

Listen in as George Molyneaux discusses standing in judicial review claims, including

recent cases in this area and practical ways in which legal representatives can

assist clients when dealing with standing issues.

Sarah Wilkinson provides a general update on procedure in the administrative court

following the last 12 months.

Finally, Charlotte Kilroy KC examines procedural fairness, the principles which underpin it, and how to achieve compliance in practice, and asks why it is so often honoured in the breach.

Listen in as Stephen Nathan KC recalls his longest-running case, Kuwait Airways v Iraqi Airways Company.  Stephen draws on his unique experience in court and his visit to Iraq. The several judgments in KAC v IAC have, so far, been cited in more than a hundred High Court and Court of Appeal judgments in England, as well as in other common law jurisdictions.

Tom Croxford KC discusses the complexity of  Passi v Nissan & Ors, a high-profile whistleblowing case, much reported in international press, including successfully resisting application for interim relief by former general counsel.

Tom Hickman KC reflects on one of his involvement in one of the highest profile and most controversial cases of modern times, R(Miller) v Secretary of State Exiting the European Union, in which Judges were branded “Enemies of the People” and the Supreme Court sat for the first time with 11 Justices. Tom reveals insights about the origins of the case and how he was caught up in the whirlwind litigation in a team led by Lord Pannick KC.

Join us for this insightful and thought-provoking episode as these distinguished barristers detail their most memorable cases and the experiences they encountered.

 In Part II, Craig Rajgopaul will discuss conspiracy claims and professional conduct issues.  

Sarah Wilkinson examines whether the new willingness to grant damages in lure of injunction may permeate into employment law.  

Emmeline Plews analyses the case of Boydell v NZP Ltd and another, regarding a recent decision in the Court of Appeal which gives important guidance on severance.

In these episodes, based on the 2023 Employee Competition Seminar, Tom Croxford KC introduces Paul Goulding KC and Diya Sen Gupta KC in Part I, and Craig Rajgopaul, Sarah Wilkinson, and Emmeline Plews in Part II. 

In Part I, Paul Goulding KC analyses the scope and implications of proposed legislation to cap non-compete agreements at three months. 

Diya Sen Gupta KC examines the utilisation of unlawfully or improperly obtained evidence, drawing on the recent cases Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) v Azima and FKJ v RVT.  

Listen in as Michael Beloff KC  recalls his first case, representing the band Love Affair. In this amusing account, he shares the satisfaction of achieving his first successful outcome for the band. He then follows with his most interesting case, Merdeka University Bhd v. Government of Malaysia, which is also included in ‘MJBQC: A Life Within and Without the Law’.

Ian Mill KC shares his experience representing high profile celebrities, George Michael [1994] ChD 142 and Ed Sheeran [2022] EWHC 827(Ch), in recording contracts and copyright disputes. Ian discusses the challenges of media attention in these high-profile cases.

Catherine Callaghan KC discusses the complexity of Mr. and Mrs M. Against the Fertilisation and Embryology Authority [2016]EWCA Civ 611, and highlights the memorable impact this case had on her own life.

Finally, Tim Parker reflects on one of his earlier cases in the Hong Kong Court of Appeal (unreported, CACV 117/2017, 25 September 2017) as a pupil at Blackstone Chambers, and the impact of this case on same-sex rights in Hong Kong.

Join us for this insightful and thought-provoking episode as these distinguished barristers detail their most memorable cases and the lessons they learned from them.

This episode examines topics such as: 

• the relevance of access for copyright cases in the digital age,
• how the courts treat evidence in proving musical creation,
• contractual disputes and the implications of the advent of streaming for the construction of historic contracts
• emerging contrasts and divergences between US and UK music litigation

One of the most contentious issues in the law of obligations has been the role of good faith in contract law:   

1. When is an obligation of good faith implied?   
2. And in cases where it is either implied, or expressly agreed, what is its scope:  what standard of behaviour does a duty of good faith bind the parties to? 

Andreas will address these issues, with particular reference to a decision of the Court of Appeal in October, in a case called Re Compound Photonics Group (which I’ll call “Compound”, for short).

Tom looks at how APP fraud victims may be protected through claims against the victim's bank, claims against the fraudster's bank, and regulatory changes that are coming soon.

Luka will explore this in two-parts – (I) How you can get further disclosure orders and (II) The order for attendance at court to be cross examined.

This episode discusses:

· What constitutes a risk of dissipation?

· What is the purpose of a freezing order?

· What do you need to prove dissipation?

Upcoming episodes in the Fraud Litigation series include:

· Luka Krsljanin with After the Freezing Order (Part II)

· Tom Leary with I’d like my money back please: APP fraud and claims against the bank (Part III)

· Leona Powell with Provisional: Search Orders (Part IV)

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This episode will be looking at the key changes the Act will shortly bring into effect, including:

· Examining the interlocking regimes that govern the issue of subsidy control more generally,

·  Consider the process for obtaining a subsidy from a public body; and

· Analyse how easy it will be to challenge the grant of a subsidy.