CHAMBERS NEWS
Catherine Newman QC appointed a Deputy High Court Judge
The members and staff of Maitland Chambers would like to congratulate Catherine Newman QC on the recent news that she is now authorised to sit as a Deputy Judge of the High Court in the Queen's Bench Division.

Head of Chambers
Maitland Chambers announces that Michael Driscoll QC, who became joint Head of Maitland Chambers on its merger with his former set 9 Old Square in 2004, will continue as sole Head of Chambers with immediate effect. Joint head Michael Lyndon-Stanford QC steps down from the role having announced his intention to retire from practice this year.

Queen's Counsel Appointments
Congratulations to Simon Barker QC, Christopher R Parker QC and Dominic Chambers QC on their appointment as Queen's Counsel.

Chambers Bar Awards 2007
Congratulations to Charles Aldous QC (Chancery Silk of the Year) and Mark Wonnacott (Real Estate Junior of the Year).

SEMINARS
Chambers holds client seminars on a regular basis in both London and the regions. Seminars are accredited for CPD by the Law Society and Bar Council. The seminars are free for the partners and staff of Maitland's clients.
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ARTICLES
Be a better lawyer - how to ..... improve your drafting
Catherine Newman QC
The written side of litigation may not be as glamorous but it's where much of the war is fought, says Catherine Newman, QC. Follow the link to view this article at Times Online
Problems and solutions in enforcing duties to repair in leases of commercial premises
Edwin Johnson QC
Text of the lecture delivered by Edwin Johnson QC to a Henry Stewart Conference Study on 28 February 2008
Gamlestaden Fastigheter AB v Baltic Partners & Others 2007
Catherine Newman QC
The decision of the Privy Counsel in the Gamlestaden case marks the end of attempts to strike out a very substantial claim against professional directors, emphasises the depth of the unfair prejudice jurisdiction and clarifies the law in three important respects.
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