✍ Professor Alan Bogg has co-authored (with Professor Sarah Green) the first systematic analysis of the complex “fire and rehire” provisions in the Employment Rights Act 2025. 🔗 To read more, click here: shorturl.at/vIBKl

✍ Liam Ryan has written an article titled 'Breach but no causation: the slip that couldn't be explained'. Seppings v Crampsie & Son Ltd [2026] EWHC 859 (KB) is a reminder that defendants can lose on breach of duty, but still defend a claim successfully. 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/zpGxl

⚖️ Nadia Motraghi KC, @radbarrister.bsky.social, and Daisy van den Berg were delighted to appear in the Supreme Court in the whistleblowing appeal in Wicked Vision v Rice, acting for the Appellant. 🔗To see more, including the video of the hearing, click here: oldsquare.co.uk/osc-counsel-...

⚖️Nadia Motraghi KC, Rad Kohanzad and Daisy van den Berg are appearing for Wicked Vision in the conjoined appeals of Rice v Wicked Vision and Barton Turns Developments v Treadwell, which are listed for hearing before the Supreme Court. 🔗To read more, click here: shorturl.at/vBfFn

🗣️Robin Moira White will be speaking at the Employment Lawyers Association (ELA) Annual Conference on Thursday 21st May 2026, alongside Beth Hale (CM Murray LLP) and Katie Wooller (Burges Salmon LLP). 🔗To read more, and for ELA members to book a place, click here: shorturl.at/7Ke8Y

🌐 As part of our ongoing commitment to digital inclusion, we are making Old Square Chambers’ website fully accessible with the Recite Me Assistive Toolbar. 🔗 To find out more, and to explore the new support tool, please click here: oldsquare.co.uk/old-square-c...

✍ Liam Ryan has written an article on 'Panic Stations: Secondary Victims, Birth Injuries and the Accident Requirement After Paul", examining the judgment in MIM v Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. 🔗 To read the full article, please click here: oldsquare.co.uk/panic-statio...

📖 @ieruk.bsky.social has published Labour Law Highlights 2025 & 2026. The booklet is an overview of some the most important developments in case law over the last two years. ✍ Members of OSC were involved in writing and editing the booklet. 🔗 Read the full article here: shorturl.at/ROzIp

🎉 We are delighted to announce that Joe Kallas won the “Practice Manager of the Year” award at the inaugural IBC Awards. Everyone at Old Square Chambers would like to congratulate Joe on his award, which is recognition of the outstanding work and service provided by him and our staffing team.

✍ Kiril Waite has written an article titled "Surveillance, GDPR and the Limits of a Data Subject's Complaint". 🔗 You can read the full article here: oldsquare.co.uk/surveillance...

🎉 Old Square Chambers is delighted to announce that Archie Conners has joined us as our new Team Leader Assistant from Selborne Chambers. 🔗 To read more, click here: shorturl.at/aefMA

✍ Liam Ryan has written an article entitled "'Loud Signals, Deaf Ears' - Lessons from Foxton-Duffy v Jockey Club Racecourses Limited [2026] EWHC 571 (KB)" The recent High Court judgment is an important case for those practising in the field of occupational stress. 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/FBsHY

✍ Eleena Misra K.C. and Robin Moira White have written an article for the 2026 ELA Briefing, titled ‘The changing landscape of non-disclosure agreements’. 🔳 Robin will speak at the ELA conference on NDA reform and the changing landscape of NDAs on Thursday 21st May. 🔗 Read more: shorturl.at/TTvdh

✍️Kiril Waite and Liam Ryan wrote an article where they consider the wider ramifications of the judgment in Al-Masarir v Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where the law in relation to hacking and harassment appears to be moving, and what it may mean going forwards. 🔗Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/opening-the-...

⚖️ The High Court handed down judgment in Nirmal v Birmingham Women’s and Children’s Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. @betsancriddlekc.bsky.social and Oliver Isaacs represented the Defendant, successfully securing the discharge of the interim injunction. 🔗 Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/nirmal-v-bir...

📢 Members of Old Square Chambers featured in the Pro Bono Recognition List. @bollins.bsky.social Ijeoma Omambala KC @eleenamisrakc.bsky.social Nadia Motraghi KC @nicolanewbegin.bsky.social @radbarrister.bsky.social Daisy van den Berg Annie Davis Daniel Hallström oldsquare.co.uk/nine-members...

🎉 Old Square Chambers is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted at The Lawyer Awards 2026: 🔶 Chambers of the Year 🔶 Barrister of the Year – Ben Cooper KC Congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted. 🔗 View the full shortlist: www.thelawyer.com/event/the-la...

📢 We are delighted to announce that Rachel Wall and Patrick McBride have started their second six and are now able to accept instructions in all of chambers' practice areas. 🔗 See their profiles here: Rachel Wall – oldsquare.co.uk/people/rache... Patrick McBride – oldsquare.co.uk/people/patri...

⚖️ Judgment has been handed down by the Court of Appeal in Eskander v GMC. The Court allowed the Appellant’s appeal. Ben Collins KC and Karim Pal acted for the successful Appellant instructed by Dan Hudson and Owen Rees of Seladore Legal. 🔗Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/eskander-v-g...

We are delighted to announce that Daniel Hallström has been shortlisted at the 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards, taking place on Tuesday 19 May at Inner Temple. You can view all the nominations here: weareadvocate.org.uk/resources-fo... Congratulations to all those who have been shortlisted.

⚖️ Senior GSK Medical Director was cleared of GMC misconduct allegations made by seven doctors. Tara O’Halloran was instructed by Clyde & Co, and Medical Protection Society. 🔗 Read more here: oldsquare.co.uk/senior-gsk-m...

📣 Old Square Chambers' staff have been shortlisted at the Institute Barristers Clerk Awards 2026, taking place on Friday 8 May at The Old Hall, Lincoln's Inn. 🔗To read more, click here: oldsquare.co.uk/old-square-c...

⚖️The Employment Appeal Tribunal have delivered judgment in the case of Pasha v Home Office [2026] EAT 42. Tom Kirk acted for the Home Office, the successful Respondent to the appeal, instructed by Naomi Jenkins of TLT LLP. 🔗Click here: oldsquare.co.uk/pasha-v-home...

🎉Old Square Chambers is delighted to announce that Kiril Waite and Liam Ryan have joined Chambers, with immediate effect. Both Kiril and Liam will be clerked by Samantha Jones. 🔗To see more, including Kiril and Liam's profiles, click here: oldsquare.co.uk/old-square-c...

🌙 Eid Mubarak to all our clients celebrating this special occasion. Old Square Chambers wishes you a day filled with peace, happiness and many blessings.

📢 We are pleased to be exhibiting at AvMA 36th Annual Clinical Negligence Conference 2026, taking place at the Royal Armouries Museum, Leeds from 18-20 March. Ben Collins KC will be speaking on Friday 20 March at 11am on “Genetic Testing – Whose Choice Is It Anyway?”.

📢 Old Square Chambers are proud to be attending and supporting Thompsons at UKABIF Spring Fling at the Bank Restaurant Bar & Grill in Birmingham tomorrow. We look forward to seeing everyone there!

♀️ To mark International Women’s Day and the 2026 theme “Give to Gain”, we are proud to be supporting Dress for Success Greater London with a clothing drive during the month of March. 🔗 To find out more about Dress for Success, you can visit their page here: www.dressforsuccessgl.org?gad_source=1...

⬛ On Wednesday 4 March, we hosted a breakfast seminar on 'NDA Update - where are we now?'. The talk was delivered by @eleenamisrakc.bsky.social and Robin White, and chaired by Katharine Newton KC. Thank you to all our clients who attended the event.

📣On Thursday 12 March, Mark Sutton KC and Nicola Newbegin are speaking at ARDL's 'Sanctions at the MPTS: Is erasure mandated in sexual misconduct cases, can a leopard change its spots and where do the new sanctions bandings leave us?'. 🔗Book your place here: www.ardl.org.uk/event/sancti...

⚖️ Following the Claimant’s successful appeal in Dobson (No. 1), judgment was handed down in Dobson v North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust (No. 2). Stuart Brittenden KC appeared for the Trust, instructed by Mark McKeever, Ward Hadaway. 🔗Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/justifying-i...

🔳 Old Square Chambers was delighted to host its third annual Iftar last night, at Thistle Holborn. The event brought together colleagues from the legal profession for a beautiful evening of shared culture and food in the holy month of Ramadan. We wish everybody a peaceful and blessed Ramadan!

⚖️The Employment Tribunal has published its decision in MacLennan v BPS, holding that Article 14 of the ECHR does not require charity trustees to be able to bring whistleblowing claims. Rob Moretto represented the Secretary of State for Business and Trade. 🔗Read more: oldsquare.co.uk/wp-content/u...

📢 On Thursday 26th February, Betsan Criddle KC and Laith Dilaimi will be speaking at Michael Rubenstein Discrimination Law in 2026 conference. 🔗To see the full programme and book your place, please click here: rubensteinconferences.com/discriminati...

⚖️ 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...