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Case Summary – Miss I Zarkasi v Ms Luisa Anindita and Mr Meng Tse Tan – UKEAT/0400/11/JOJ

Facts The appellant, Ms Zarkasi, was an Indonesian woman who having agreed to assume a false identity, obtained a passport and tourist visa which enabled her to enter the UK. Ms Zarkasi lived and worked with the Respondents in the UK … Continue reading

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Key changes to Employment Law in April 2012

Changes from April 2012 This focus document highlights the key changes that the government intends to bring into force to employment law in 2012, many of which have received extensive publicity in the media. Unfair dismissal qualifying period to be … Continue reading

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Review of the American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting in Toronto

 Review of the American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting in Toronto Over 6,000 lawyers descended upon the vibrant city of Toronto for the 2011 American Bar Association Annual Meeting between 4-9 August (to the evident delight of many a taxi driver, and … Continue reading

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Law Society Offers Pro Bono Helpline for Riot victims

The Law Society of England and Wales has established a dedicated telephone helpline to direct riot victims to free legal advice. It has been launched in collaboration with LawWorks and many individual law firms and the cost is being met by … Continue reading

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Corporate/Commercial Lawyer Needed – Bargate Murray are expanding

Award winning Boutique London (UK) law firm Bargate Murray has an opportunity for a corporate/commercial lawyer with a following to join us. We are known for our commercial and client focused approach. Bargate Murray  is honoured to be the trusted legal advisor to some of … Continue reading

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Moving House In Toronto

Walking around downtown Toronto (near Much Music) last week I happened upon this intriguing sight. A whole building being moved on wheels from one place to another – not something that you see everyday! Moving House Philip Henson, Partner in … Continue reading

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Corporate INTL Magazine Names Bargate Murray as “Boutique Law Firm of the Year, UK”

I am delighted to announce that Bargate Murray has been named as “Boutique Law Firm of the Year, UK” 2011, by Corporate INTL Magazine. The award is in recognition of the world-wide success of the firm, and specifically our niche … Continue reading

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Sharon Shoesmith – UK Supreme Court refuses the Department of Education and Haringey Council leave to appeal

Sharon Shoesmith – UK Supreme Court refuses the Department of Education and Haringey Council leave to appeal The Supreme Court has today refused to grant officials leave to appeal against the decision that Ms. Sharon Shoesmith was unfairly sacked after … Continue reading

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The Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-11

The imaginatively named Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill 2010-11 was laid before Parliament on 21 June 2011. Part 2 of the Bill deals with litigation funding and costs, including: Abolishing the Legal Services Commission (LSC) and abolishing the recoverability of … Continue reading

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Phil’s tips for Glastonbury Festival 2011

Glastonbury 2011 and it’s another amazing line-up. Everyone seems keen to check out Beyonce; but there are so many hidden treasures in the line up, including some you may not have spotted when scanning the list. Here are my tips, although I don’t … Continue reading

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