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Chris Bryden

Barrister

Chris Bryden is a barrister at 4 King’s Bench Walk.

Barrister

Chris Bryden is a barrister at 4 King’s Bench Walk.

ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR

Chris Bryden & Michael Salter bust some myths surrounding the Barbulescu case

Chris Bryden & Michael Salter consider the risk to professionals of social media misuse

Chris Bryden & Michael Salter explain why common sense trumps policy in cases involving online misconduct

Michael Salter & Chris Bryden discuss the challenges of managing employees’ social media activity

"Generally well-written, insightful and practical, the Handbook’s only real failing is that it tries too hard to appeal at all levels"

Chris Bryden & Michael Salter report on a decision which makes a point that many civil practitioners wish had been made in Mitchell

Chris Bryden & Michael Salter consider whether obesity is a disability

Chris Bryden & Michael Salter discuss presidential guidance

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MOVERS & SHAKERS

Birketts—trainee cohort

Birketts—trainee cohort

Firm welcomes new cohort of 29 trainee solicitors for 2025

Keoghs—four appointments

Keoghs—four appointments

Four partner hires expand legal expertise in Scotland and Northern Ireland

Brabners—Ben Lamb

Brabners—Ben Lamb

Real estate team in Yorkshire welcomes new partner

NEWS
Robert Taylor of 360 Law Services warns in this week's NLJ that adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) risks entrenching disadvantage for SME law firms, unless tools are tailored to their needs
The Court of Protection has ruled in Macpherson v Sunderland City Council that capacity must be presumed unless clearly rebutted. In this week's NLJ, Sam Karim KC and Sophie Hurst of Kings Chambers dissect the judgment and set out practical guidance for advisers faced with issues relating to retrospective capacity and/or assessments without an examination
Delays and dysfunction continue to mount in the county court, as revealed in a scathing Justice Committee report and under discussion this week by NLJ columnist Professor Dominic Regan of City Law School. Bulk claims—especially from private parking firms—are overwhelming the system, with 8,000 cases filed weekly
Charles Pigott of Mills & Reeve charts the turbulent progress of the Employment Rights Bill through the House of Lords, in this week's NLJ
From oligarchs to cosmetic clinics, strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPPs) target journalists, activists and ordinary citizens with intimidating legal tactics. Writing in NLJ this week, Sadie Whittam of Lancaster University explores the weaponisation of litigation to silence critics
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