Fred Philpott
Barrister
Fred Philpott, Gough Square Chambers (fred.philpott@goughsq.co.uk; www.goughsq.co.uk)
Fred Philpott on how the Supreme Court has transformed the existing law as to limitations
One for the history books: Fred Philpott reports on the abandonment of the government’s plans to postpone local elections
Fred Philpott shares his reflections on the High Court decision in Mazur
Hot on the heels of the FCA’s proposed redress scheme, Fred Philpott considers the winners & losers
The Supreme Court case on motor finance commissions is based upon a simple economic falsity, argues Fred Philpott
Secured loans based on sham authorisation: Fred Philpott explains the shady world of illegal lending
What is a relationship & when does it end? Fred Philpott & Sabrina Goodchild report
Fred Philpott reports on a rare but significant victory for timeshare companies under the cosh in the Spanish heat
MOVERS & SHAKERS
DAC Beachcroft—Paul Brehony
Commercial disputes practice expands with partner hire in London
Ward Hadaway—Maria Coster
Partner appointed to lead family and matrimonial department in Leeds
Slater Heelis—Helen Marsh
Commercial property team expands in Manchester with partner appointment
NEWS
SRM Recruitment has been announced as the headline sponsor of the Law Society RFC Festival of Sport 2026, which will take place on 20 September at Richmond Athletic Association. The specialist legal search firm joins the event as organisers prepare to welcome more than 110 teams across five sports, including rugby sevens, netball and five-a-side football
The civil justice landscape could be heading for a shake-up, with reform of the Solicitors Act 1974 gathering pace
Global mobility is transforming family law, creating new challenges around jurisdiction, assets and child arrangements
A series of procedural developments could have significant practical consequences for litigators. Writing in NLJ this week, columnist Stephen Gold highlights important updates ranging from digital court reforms to family procedure and admissions of liability
As family structures evolve, the law may face difficult questions about inheritance rights for those in polyamorous relationships
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