Maitland Chambers

06 Feb 24

The High Court hands down judgment in South Tees Development Corporation v PD Teesport Ltd [2024] EWHC 214 (Ch)

Andrew Walker KC and James Mitchell acted for the defendant, PD Teesport Limited, who successfully claimed a number of access rights for the benefit of Teesport and other land it owned in the Teesside area, following a 6-week trial in October and November 2023. PD Teesport relied on express grants, implied grants and prescription, and the trial required an analysis of a number of historic deeds, plans and photographs....

02 Feb 24

Ramon Alberga OBE KC

It is with great sadness that Maitland marks the recent passing of Ramon Alberga OBE KC. Ramon was an associate member of Maitland for many decades, having worked with both former and current members of chambers over those years. He was widely acknowledged to be the pre-eminent silk of the Cayman Bar during his time in practice, and our thoughts go out to his family and all those who were close to him....

25 Jan 24

Thomas Munby KC appointed to the Arbitrator List at the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC)

Maitland is delighted to announce that Thomas Munby KC has been appointed to the Arbitrator List at the Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC). Thomas continues also to be a member of the List of Arbitrators at HKIAC, and is happy to accept suitable appointments under other institutional rules or ad hoc....

19 Jan 24

King’s Counsel appointment

We are delighted to announce that Matthew Smith will be appointed to the rank of King’s Counsel in a ceremony in the spring before the Lord Chancellor. This will bring the number of King’s Counsel at Maitland to 21, working alongside 48 junior barristers.Matthew’s practice embraces all aspects of commercial chancery litigation: from company and insolvency questions to contractual and property-related disputes. He has particular expertise in insolvency and in charity matters. He has been recommended for many years in the Chambers UK Bar Guide for Charities as a 'Star Individual'.All of us at Maitland warmly congratulate Matthew.To view Matthew’s profile, click here. ...

21 Dec 23

The High Court hands down judgment in Asturion v Alibrahim [2023] EWHC 3305 (Ch)

David Mumford KC and James Kinman acted, with assistance from Emily Gailey, for the claimant in Asturion, one of The Lawyer’s Top 20 Cases of 2023. David and James were successful on a number of important and difficult issues relating to the nature and effect of ostensible authority, how English conflict of laws principles deal with issues of authority and knowing receipt in relation to foreign entities, and the effect of section 26 of the Land Registration Act 2002. The claim failed on the Judge’s findings as to the effect of Liechtenstein law....

19 Dec 23

Eoin MacLachlan writes for Thought Leaders 4 FIRE Magazine Issue 15: A Year in Review

Eoin MacLachlan has contributed an article entitled, ‘UK tools up for crypto related crime’ to ThoughtLeaders4 FIRE Magazine’s ‘Year in Review Edition 2023’ (Issue 15). The article addresses recent legal developments in combatting crypto related fraud. It can be viewed here. ...

28 Nov 23

Deputy High Court Judge appointment

Congratulations to Andrew Twigger KC who has been appointed a Deputy High Court Judge under section 9(4) of the Senior Courts Act 1981, for a single fixed six-year term with effect from 27 November 2023. He has been assigned to the Chancery Division. Andrew will remain in practice at Maitland. ...

28 Nov 23

Charity Law Association seminar

On 27 November 2023 Ted Loveday gave a presentation to the Charity Law Association, with instructing solicitors Bates Wells’ Laura Soley and Jaqui Symcox, about the Friends of Victoria Hall case (Miller and French v (1) Charity Commission (2) London Borough of Ealing (CA/2021/0009))....

10 Nov 23

Legal 500 English Bar Offshore guide 2024

Maitland is delighted to be ranked in the recent Legal 500 English Bar Offshore guide released on 8th November. ...