December’s PLC column: Smith v RBS
January 7, 2022In the December 2021 column, Sabrina Goodchild considers the recent judgment in Smith v Royal Bank of Scotland plc [2021] EWCA Civ 1832. The...
Pupillage Applications Now Open
January 5, 2022Applications for pupillage are now open. For more information and to apply, click here: Pupillage Applications 2022 The deadline for applications is 14:00 on...
‘Smith v RBS’ Court of Appeal decision on limitation and unfair relationships
December 3, 2021On 3 December 2021, the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in Smith and Burrell v Royal Bank of Scotland plc [2021] EWCA Civ...
David Travers QC and Laura Phillips Join Chambers
November 26, 2021Gough Square Chambers is delighted to announce the arrival of two new tenants from Six Pump Court. David Travers QC and Laura Phillips will significantly strengthen...
Jurisdiction in consumer contracts – ‘Bitar v Banque Libano-Francaise’
November 16, 2021In an article for LexisNexis, Fred Philpott considers the recent High Court decision in Bitar v Banque Libano-Francaise SAL [2021] EWHC 2787 (QB) on jurisdiction....
October’s PLC Column – Rescission of a Loan
October 26, 2021In October’s PLC column Ruth Bala considers the mechanics of rescinding a loan, taking into account the recent decision on quantum in Wood v...
Chambers & Partners Rankings – Gough Square Retains No 1 Spot
October 25, 2021The Chambers & Partners legal directory has released its rankings for 2022. Gough Square remains the only set in band 1 for Consumer Law....
NLJ Article on New Consumer Credit Directive
October 21, 2021In a recent New Law Journal article, Fred Philpott considers how the UK might react to the EU proposal for a new Consumer Credit...
Further Conviction in Door-to-Door Fish Selling Prosecutions
October 4, 2021Following conviction for the offence of contravening professional diligence, Douglas Hubble, a door-to-door fish salesman, was sentenced on 1 October 2021 by Mr Recorder...
Legal 500 Rankings – Chambers Retains No 1 Spot
September 30, 2021Gough Square remains the number 1 set for Consumer law, according to the Legal 500 rankings for 2022. It is also recommended in Banking...
September’s PLC Column – Goodinson and Default Notices
September 30, 2021In September’s PLC column Thomas Samuels considers the recent case of Goodinson v PRA Group (UK) Ltd [2021] EWCA Civ 957 concerning the evidential value of...
High Court Clarifies Exemption from COBS 10 Appropriateness Requirements
September 20, 2021Mrs Justice Collins Rice has handed down judgment in R (Chadwin & Ors) v Financial Services Compensation Scheme Ltd [2021] EWHC 2523 (Admin) in...