Magdalen Chambers

29/04/2026

Leading property barrister, Amanda Gourlay quoted in the Financial Times:

Developer to fight £48mn government fire safety bill on human rights grounds

The article highlights landmark legal action over post Grenfell building costs being brought by the government against a Manchester property developer.

“The case is of wider significance for the property sector.” “Reasoning will be closely scrutinised and given the amount of money at stake, an appeal from the unsuccessful party would not be surprising”

To read the full article and quote -

UK housing department is suing Urban Splash in test of powers to recoup public money spent on post-Grenfell building safety

16/04/2026

https://www.magdalenchambers.co.uk/for-your-eyes-only-well-not-yours-necessarilycpr-31-20/

I recently saw a LinkedIn comment from a litigant in person about being sent a privileged document. He had looked up CPR 31.20 and referred to Al-Fayed v Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis [2002] EWCA Civ 780. He asked […]

24/03/2026

A few interesting medical cases from the last 6 months:- NEGLIGENCE – Shaheen & Anor v. Daish [2025] EWHC 3056 (KB) The Court found that the GP defendant ‘…failed to tell/inform the deceased that a chest x-ray was required and […]

17/02/2026

Two passengers are flying to Majorca, one sitting at the front and the other at the back of the plane. Both were injured approximately simultaneously during the flight. The front passenger was returning from the bathroom and slipped on a […]

07/01/2026

A digest of some interesting cases over the last 6 months:- TAX – Lexgreen Services Ltd v. HMRC [2025] UKFTT 1019 (TC) A company that has made contributions to a trust can be liable for any Inheritance Tax arising on […]

20/11/2025

We are delighted to welcome Amanda Gourlay to our Civil Team.

Amanda joins us with over 20 years of experience as a barrister, specialising in residential leasehold and service charge law.

Her experience covers all jurisdictions where those issues are litigated, from the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) to the Supreme Court. Amanda’s expertise has been recognised by UK Chambers and Partners and the Legal 500.

Welcome Amanda!

31/10/2025

Congratulations to Philip Sayce on his appointment to the bereavement leave working party at the Employment Lawyers Association.

29/10/2025

Magdalen Chambers is delighted to announce our Pupillage Open Day on Saturday 22nd November 2025 from 10:30am to 1pm. This event will take place in person at our chambers.

This event offers aspiring pupils an opportunity to gain an insight into our pupillage programme, application process, and also a look around our facilities.

The day will begin with a Q&A session led by current pupil and recent tenants, and this will be followed by an informal networking session.

If you are interested in attending our open day, register your interest by emailing: [email protected]

Applications for our pupillages will open on Monday 5th January 2026 on Pupillage Gateway. Adverts will be released on Monday 24 November 2025.

28/10/2025

Still time to book your place on our Annual Financial Remedies Conference in person or virtually

We are pleased to announce additional speakers for our Financial Remedies Conference on 4 November 2025 and we now attach the updated conference programme.

There is still time to book your place. Please email [email protected] . Tickets cost £75 + VAT per delegate.

We look forward to seeing you there.

22/10/2025

We are pleased to announce additional speakers for our Financial Remedies Conference on 4 November 2025 and we now attach the updated conference programme.

There is still time to book your place. Please email [email protected] . Tickets cost £75 + VAT per delegate.

We look forward to seeing you there.

21/10/2025

We are delighted to welcome Philip Sayce, who has commenced pupillage with us this week.

Phil will be undertaking a civil pupillage under the supervision of Natasha Bellinger.