♀️ 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...
📣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!
