⚖️ Court of Appeal hands down judgment in the case of NHS Foundation Trust L v Dr MN [2026] EWCA Civ 71. Dr MN was represented by Mark Sutton KC and Nicola Newbegin. The Trust was represented by Simon Gorton KC and Jack Mitchell. 🔗 Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/court-of-app...

✍️Patrick McBride has written an article entitled “Bailey v Stonewall: Court of Appeal provides its first guidance on s111 of the Equality Act”. Ben Cooper KC appeared for Ms Bailey. Ijeoma Omambala KC appeared for Stonewall. 🔗Read the full article here: oldsquare.co.uk/bailey-v-sto...

⚖️ Court of Appeal rejects appeals by both the GMC and PSA, challenging decisions by the MPT and the High Court not to erase a consultant surgeon’s name from the Medical Register. Mark Sutton KC and Nicola Newbegin were instructed by Clyde & Co. 🔗Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/court-of-app...

🎉We are delighted to announce that Robert Moretto and Nicola Newbegin are to be appointed King’s Counsel following the 2025 competition. 🔗To read more, please click here: oldsquare.co.uk/robert-moret...

The Court of Appeal delivered judgment in Rubery v Ministry of Defence on alleged ECHR violation in servicepersons’ access to tribunals. Ben Cooper KC and James Chegwidden acted for the Ministry of Defence, instructed by the Government Legal Department. Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/court-of-app...

⚖️ Judgment has been handed down in Hutchinson v County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust, which has been widely referred to as the “Darlington Nurses” claim. Simon Cheetham KC was instructed by Capsticks and acted for the Trust. 🔗 To read more, click here: oldsquare.co.uk/judgment-in-...

⚖️ The EAT (HHJ Auerbach) has handed down judgment in Phullar v OFSTED [2026] EAT 10. Nicola Newbegin represented Mrs Phullar before the EAT, instructed by Shantha David, Bruce Robin and Emma Pitfield of UNISON Legal Services. 🔗 To read more, including the judgment, click here: lnkd.in/eXCBADj4

⚖️ The Court of Appeal has handed down its judgment in Maritime and Coastguard Agency v Martin Groom. @sbrittendenkc.bsky.social and Professor Alan Bogg acted for Mr Groom and were instructed by Pattinson and Brewer. Mr Groom was supported by the GMB. 🔗Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/court-of-app...

📢 On Tuesday 9 December, Laura Gould was published as an Ordinary Bencher of Lincoln’s Inn during Members’ Lunch in Hall. Laura is the youngest woman to be elected as a bencher at Lincoln’s Inn, and possibly the youngest ever, but with over 600 years of records to check, that could take some time.

⚖️ The EAT has handed down judgment in London Ambulance Service NHS Trust v Mr I Sodola (Debarred). @adamrossuk.bsky.social acted for the Appellant, instructed by Emma Rowley of Capsticks Solicitors. 🔗 To read more, including the full judgment, please click here: oldsquare.co.uk/judgment-han...

🎄Everyone at Old Square Chambers wishes you a wonderful festive period with family and friends. 🎉We’re excited for what 2026 will bring and look forward to seeing you in the New Year. #HappyHolidays #HappyNewYear

⚖️The Court of Appeal handed down judgment in the case of Bailey v Stonewall, Garden Court Chambers and others. Ben Cooper KC appeared for the Appellant, instructed by Doyle Clayton. Ijeoma Omambala KC, instructed by CMS UK, acted for the Respondent. 🔗Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/court-of-app...

⚖️The Court of Appeal has handed down judgment in R(LXR) v Criminal Injuries Compensation Authority. @robmoretto.bsky.social represented the CICA in their successful appeal. Robert was assisted by Annie Davis. 🔗Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/r-lxr-v-crim...

⚖️ Betsan Criddle KC, Nadia Motraghi KC, Adam Ross and Alan Bogg appeared in the Court of Appeal on Wednesday 10th December, on the case of (1) Mr Marcus Bicknell (2) British Medical Association v NHS Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB. 🔗To read more, please click here: lnkd.in/ee28yN7P

🎉Old Square Chambers had a brilliant evening at the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) SW Christmas Quiz in Bristol! Thanks to our guests for coming and congratulations to the CMS UK team and shoutout to @robinmoirawhite.bsky.social for the win! We are already looking forward to next year!

⚖️Permission to appeal to the Supreme Court granted in Rice v Wicked Vision Ltd. Nadia Motraghi KC, @radbarrister.bsky.social and Daisy van den Berg represented Wicked Vision, instructed by Atkinson Rose. 🔗Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/rice-v-wicke...

📣On Friday 5 December, Lord Hendy KC and Professor Sandra Fredman KC will speak at ELA’s ‘50 Years of the EAT’ at Gray’s Inn. 🔗To see the full programme and book your place please click here: www.elaweb.org.uk/training-and...

🎄 We were delighted to attend the AvMA Holly Jolly Christmas Celebration, last Friday 28th December. It was great to see so many colleagues supporting such a great cause. A big thank you to the AvMA team, and also to our guests Lanyon Bowdler. #AvMAHollyJolly

✍ Old Square Chambers has released the latest edition of its Professional Discipline and Regulatory Newsletter. This edition brings you articles by Tim Grey, Tara O'Halloran and Joanne Twomey-Calder. 🔗 To read the newsletter, please click here: lnkd.in/e9MFJ-2B

✍Michael Ford KC and Stuart Brittenden KC have written a case note on Lutz v Ryanair, following the Court of Appeal's decision in this case. Michael and @sbrittendenkc.bsky.social acted for Mr Lutz, who was supported by his union BALPA. 🔗Read more oldsquare.co.uk/lutz-v-ryana...

🎉 On Wednesday 19 November 2025, @eleenamisrakc.bsky.social was formally called to the Bench of the The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, becoming Master Misra. Eleena was elected as an Ordinary Bencher in the election of 11 June 2025.

🎉Katharine Newton KC highly commended at the International Employment Lawyer Awards 2025, recognised as “Senior Counsel of the Year”. Many congratulations to all the winners and thank you to John van der Luit-Drummond and the IEL's team, as well as to our clients who attended the event. #IELAwards

We look forward to attending the IEL Awards tonight, at the Savoy, London. We have been shortlisted for the following: 🔸Chambers of the Year 🔸 Senior Counsel of the Year - Katharine Newton KC 🔸 Junior Counsel of the Year - Louise Chudleigh Good luck to all nominees!

🎉 On Friday 14 November, @robinmoirawhite.bsky.social was awarded the CEO award at the Trans in the City Awards 2025. Many congratulations to all winners. 🔗 To read more, please click here: oldsquare.co.uk/robin-moira-...

🎉We are delighted to announce that Turan Hursit has been nominated for three awards at the Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2026. 🔸 Advocate of the Year 🔸 Diversity Champion of the Year-Barrister 🔸 Mentor of the Year 🔗You can view the full list here: lnkd.in/eYt7mG2m

⚖️The Court of Appeal handed down judgment in Rice v Wicked Vision (Protect intervening) and Barton Turns v Treadwel. Nadia Motraghi KC, @radbarrister.bsky.social and Daisy van den Berg represented Wicked Vision, instructed by Atkinson Rose. 🔗 Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/court-of-app...

We are delighted to share that we won three awards at the Chambers UK Bar Awards last night. 🔶Ben Cooper KC - Employment: Silk of the Year 🔶Nadia Motraghi KC - DEI: Outstanding Contribution 🔶Rosalie (Roz) Snocken - DEI: Future Leader Congratulations to all of last night’s winners.

🦷 We were delighted to host our Annual Dental Seminar on Wednesday evening. It was fantastic to connect, share insights, and explore the latest developments in this area. A huge thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to making the evening such a success!

⚖️ The Employment Tribunal heard closing submissions in Hutcheson and others v County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation. Simon Cheetham KC acted on behalf of the Trust, instructed by Claire Gilbert (Capsticks). Judgment is awaited. 🔗 To read more, click here: oldsquare.co.uk/employment-t...

⚖️The High Court refuse an application to restrain industrial action at BAE Systems. Oliver Segal KC and Madeline Stanley acted on behalf of Unite, instructed by Rachel Halliday of Thompsons Solicitors LLP. 🔗Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/high-court-r...

⚖️The EAT handed down judgment in Zen Internet Limited v Stobart [2025] EAT 153 on 27 October 2025, in which @sbrittendenkc.bsky.social and Alex Shellum appeared for Mr Stobart. 🔗 To read the case analysis, written by Patrick McBride, please click here: oldsquare.co.uk/zen-internet...

🎂 We hosted a Macmillan Coffee Morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. We’re delighted to announce that we’ve raised over £500 so far! A huge thank you to Manisha Agheda for organising everything. #MacmillanCoffeeMorning

In Mr Halstead v J D Wetherspoons, the ET found that the Respondent failed to make reasonable adjustments in relation to the Claimant, who has autism. Annie Davis acted for the Claimant, instructed by Bellevue Law. Both Annie and Bellevue acted pro bono. Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/employment-t...

🎉A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Bristol party last night at Harbour House. It was a wonderful evening catching up with our clients over great food, drinks, and conversation. We’re so grateful to everyone who came along and made it such a special night.

📢 We are delighted that Nadia Motraghi KC and Robin Moira White (she / her) will be speaking tomorrow (23.10.25),at the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) premier international event, the 9th Transatlantic Conference, hosted in partnership with the American Bar Association.

📢 @deshpalpanesarkc.bsky.social and @betsancriddlekc.bsky.social are speaking at Michael Rubenstein's 22 KCs on the Hot Employment Law Issues conference, taking place on 22nd-23rd October 2025. 🔗 For more information, including how to register, click here: rubensteinconferences.com/22-kcs-2025-...

🎇 Wishing all those celebrating a happy Diwali! From all at Old Square Chambers. #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #Celebration

⚖️ Nadia Motraghi KC, @radbarrister.bsky.social and Daisy van den Berg represented Wicked Vision in the Court of Appeal this week. Judgment has been reserved. Nadia, Rad and Daisy were instructed by Amit Patel (Atkinson Rose). 🔗 To find out more, click here: oldsquare.co.uk/rice-v-wicke...

🎉 Old Square Chambers is delighted to report another year of success in the latest Chambers and Partners UK Bar Guide 2026. Our continued thanks to our clients and referees. 🔗 To read more, please click here: oldsquare.co.uk/chambers-uk-...

⚖️ The EAT has handed down judgment in Evans v Prospect others. Melanie Tether, for Prospect, and Rob Moretto, for the Department of Business and Trade, appeared in this important EAT decision. 🔗 Read the full judgment here: oldsquare.co.uk/eat-hands-do...

✍ Robin Moira White examines the narrative, appearing since the For Women Scotland judgment, that trans people should be excluded from facilities which must be arranged in a single-sex basis, from a trans-inclusive basis. 🔗 Read the full article: oldsquare.co.uk/some-guideli...

🎉 Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Employment party last night at Radio Rooftop, to toast to the start of a new legal year 🥂 It was a fantastic night to catch up with our clients overlooking the beautiful views of London. We're grateful to everyone who came along. #EmploymentLaw

⚖️ The High Court handed down judgment in the case of Sinclair Pharmaceuticals Limited v Burrell and Perry [2025] EWHC 1602. Simon Gorton KC and Jack Mitchell represented the Defendants. 🔗To read the full article, written by Oliver Isaacs, please click here: oldsquare.co.uk/high-court-h...

🎉Old Square Chambers has been shortlisted for three awards at The International Employment Lawyer Awards 2025. 🔸Chambers of the Year 🔸Senior Counsel of the Year - Katharine Newton KC 🔸Junior Counsel of the Year - Louise Chudleigh 🔗Read more: www.internationalemploymentlawyer.com/news/iel-awa...

Old Square Chambers is delighted to announce that we have again been ranked as a Top Tier Set in the latest Legal 500 2026 directory. Our continued thanks to our clients and referees for providing their valued feedback. 🔗 To read more, please click here: oldsquare.co.uk/old-square-c...

🎉We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Chambers of the Year award at The British Legal Awards 2025, which will take place on Wednesday 26 November 2025 at The HAC. 🔗You can see the full shortlist here: www.event.law.com/legalweek-br... #BritishLegalAwards

We were proud to attend and co-sponsor the second AULP Regional Meeting, hosted by Blake Morgan LLP in Cardiff yesterday. Spencer Keen spoke on Freedom of speech and the University of Sussex OfS fine. It was great to hear from the speakers and to speak with all the delegates.

🎉We are delighted to announce that @Katharine Newton KC won the ‘Employment Silk of the Year’ award at the Legal 500 Bar Awards. Congratulations to Katharine and all the worthy winners on the night. #Legal500BarAwards #Legal500

⚖️Court of Appeal hands down judgment in Stephenson v (1)FtT (2) CICA Interested Party. Kara Loraine was instructed by the Government Legal Department on behalf of CICA. 🔗 Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/court-of-app...

📢 We are glad to announce that Katie Fudakowski will be rejoining Chambers, after working as a partner in the Employment Team and Safeguarding Unit at Farrer & Co. 🔗 To read more, please click here: oldsquare.co.uk/katie-fudako...