A round-up of news and events from Chambers
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Welcome back to Highlights - a curated selection of recent articles, news and events - keeping you up to date with the latest from 5 Essex Court. We hope you will enjoy reading it. If you’d like to subscribe to more of our content, please visit the preference centre.
Chambers News
Francesca Whitelaw is formally bestowed the title of King’s Counsel on Silk Day
On 27 March, Francesca Whitelaw was appointed to King's Counsel at the official swearing in ceremony at Westminster Hall. Francesca commented, "It is an immense privilege to have been appointed. I am hugely grateful to all those who have helped and encouraged me along the way. I feel particularly fortunate to have spent my career - since pupillage - in such a wonderfully supportive and happy set of Chambers.". Read the full article here
5 Essex Court wins ‘Best Chambers for Quality of Work’ in the Legal Cheek Awards 2023
We were delighted to win the Quality of Work award at the Legal Cheek Awards 2023. The ceremony took place at The Banking Hall in the City of London on Tuesday, 14 March 2023. Click here to find out more
Fiona Barton KC speaks at the ‘Leading with Impact’ course for female officers and staff of the City of London Police
Fiona Barton KC was the keynote speaker at a four-day training course organised by the City of London Police for female officers and police staff. Read the full article here
Aaron Moss interviews Jolyon Maugham KC for Tortoise Media
As a Contributing Editor of Tortoise Media, Aaron Moss interviewed Jolyon Maugham KC in front of a live audience in the Tortoise newsroom. The interview was part of an event titled “Truth”. Click here to watch the interview
For an overview of all the recent cases and news from Chambers, please visit the news page on the website.
Upcoming and Recent Events
Annual Police Law Conference
As part of our commitment to police law, and our clients, we offer an unparalleled range of training - the highlight of which is the Annual Police Law Conference. This year's event will take place on 22 June 2023 at the Waldorf Hotel in London. The conference is for those who work in the police forces and solicitors who work closely with the police. This popular event is now full. If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please contact events@5essexcourt.co.uk. Click here to find out more.
Cybersecurity and the law
On Thursday 4th July we are hosting a breakfast briefing on Data Protection and Information Law at the newly refurbished meeting rooms of Inner Temple. The topic of the event will be 'Cybersecurity and the Law' and our guest speaker will be Christian Toon, Head of Cyber Professional Services at Pinsent Masons. Invitations will be sent out soon. Click here to find out more.
AI and the future of the law
On Wednesday 3rd May we held a well-attended breakfast briefing on AI and the Future of the Law, hosted by Francesca Whitelaw KC, with guest speaker Peter Jackson from Outra and talks by barristers Alex Ustych and John Goss. They discussed the ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the legislation around this fast-evolving area of the law. Click here to read more about the event.
AI and the future of the law
Read about some of the risks and regulations linked to AI and the potential it has to change all elements of society in this blog from our recent event. Click here to read it.
Pupil life
Would you like to find out more about life as a pupil at 5 Essex Court? We asked our pupils, Jack Palmer and Paige Jones, to tell us more about their experience in Chambers. Click here to read it.
Inquest blog series - Conflicts of interest and separate representation: don't get caught out...
We have recently launched the Inquest blog series, where members of our Inquests team will provide guidance and insight on common issues arising. In the this article, Emma Price provides some clarity on how to deal with conflicts of interest. Click here to read it.
Inquest blog series - Disclosure to the Coroner: best done half fast
Cicely Hayward provides useful guidance on the topic of disclosure in an inquest. Click here to read all about it.
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Keep in touch
Inquests and Inquiries LinkedIn group
Our exclusive 'Inquests and Inquiries' LinkedIn group gives you access to our regular updates and we hope it will become a forum for the exchange of ideas between the team at 5 Essex Court and lawyers who predominantly act for public bodies and private organisations. If you aren't a member yet, sign up today to read the latest posts which include commentary on key judicial reviews, Article 2 and police force issues. Click here to join
Newsletters
Newsletters round-up
We regularly produce newsletters from across our practice areas. Below is a summary of some of our recent publications. If you would like to receive any of these updates, please sign up here.
Inquests and Inquiries:
Data Protection and Information Law:
The Data Brief - April issue
The Data Brief - March issue
Employment Law
Police Law
The Beat - available only to those in the police forces or who advise the forces on our secure portal. Click here to request to join our Police Law subscription list and get access to the new issue.
Visit our Publications page to view more newsletters
5 Essex Court is a top-tier civil law set of chambers recognised for exemplary client service, depth and breadth of experience in these specialist areas – police law, government, information law, healthcare sector and employment law – and the outstanding quality of our counsel.
