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  • Ex gratia payments by charities and Campaigning by charities: an election year refresher
    Apr 24 2024

    Junior Programme: Charities presented by Matthew Mills and Amber Turner. Ex gratia payments by charities – presented by Matthew Mills Matthew explains the case law, guidance and new statutory provisions which govern when charity trustees may make payments which they believe they are morally, but not legally, required to make. Campaigning by charities: an election year refresher– presented by Amber Turner Campaigning is often a legitimate and effective way of furthering a charity’s purposes. However, when engaging in campaigning and political activity, charities must be careful to comply with their obligations under charity law. Amber recaps the rationale behind the limitations on campaigning and political activity by charities, before going through some of the key restrictions charities should bear in mind this election year and beyond. Radcliffe Chambers is a barristers' chambers specialising in commercial, insolvency, pensions, private client, property and charity law. We are committed to our clients and work hard to maintain our position as a leader in our fields. ​Junior Programme events are aimed at recently qualified lawyers and consist of an hour long talk covering topical issues such as recent case law. The talks do however provide a helpful refresher for more experienced practitioners. Recorded on 27th March 2024

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    47 min
  • CVAs and Restructuring Plans: A Comparative Introduction and Administration: Extending, Converting, and other Common Applications
    Mar 12 2024

    Junior Programme: Restructuring and Insolvency presented by James Fagan and Piers Digby. CVAs and Restructuring Plans: A Comparative Introduction – presented by James Fagan English insolvency law provides several tools for assisting distressed companies. James Fagan presents a brief introduction CVAs and Restructuring Plans and compare and contrast some of their key features. Administration: Extending, Converting, and other Common Applications – presented by Piers Digby Piers Digby goes through a helpful refresher on the dos and don’ts of a number of administration applications, and what you can do to fix things up when something goes wrong. Radcliffe Chambers is a barristers' chambers specialising in commercial, insolvency, pensions, private client, property and charity law. We are committed to our clients and work hard to maintain our position as a leader in our fields. ​Junior Programme events are aimed at recently qualified lawyers and consist of an hour long talk covering topical issues such as recent case law. The talks do however provide a helpful refresher for more experienced practitioners. Recorded on 8th March 2024

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    1 h et 4 min
  • Mints v National Bank Trust – Sanctioned parties as claimants and the vexed question of “ownership and control” under the Russia Sanctions Regulations
    Feb 9 2024

    Commercial Insights Webinar Series - Mints v National Bank Trust – Sanctioned parties as claimants and the vexed question of “ownership and control” under the Russia Sanctions Regulations - Presented by Shantanu Majumdar KC and Chloe Shuffrey. In this webinar Shantanu and Chloe discuss: Litigation - What does Mints actually decide about the rights of designated parties in English litigation? - What are the practical implications for the conduct of litigation and on recognition and enforcement here and overseas? Ownership and/or Control by a designated person - ​How does Regulation 7(4) apply in the light of Mints, subsequent FCDO/OFSI guidance and the decision of the High Court in Litasco v Der Mond Oil? ​- What are your due diligence obligations when faced with a company which might be controlled by a designated person? Recorded on Tuesday, 30th January 2024.

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    45 min
  • Fraud Injunctions: 2023 Review
    Feb 6 2024

    Radcliffe Chambers Commercial Insights Webinar Series, 'Fraud Injunctions: 2023 Review' presented by Simon Mills

    Simon discusses the most important cases from 2023 at the heart of cutting-edge fraud litigation.

    Topics include the risk of not presenting the case fairly (Piroozzadeh v Persons Unknown & Binance), cross-undertakings in damages (Hunt v Ubhi), living and legal expenses (Invest Bank PSC v El Husseini), committal for contempt (Ahmed v Rahman), and enforcement (Law v Persons Unknown & Huobi Global, and Bacci v Green).

    Radcliffe Chambers is a barristers' chambers specialising in commercial, insolvency, pensions, private client, property and charity law. We are committed to our clients and work hard to maintain our position as a leader in our fields. Recorded on Thursday, 25th January 2024.

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    30 min
  • Unfair Prejudice Claims
    Feb 6 2024

    Commercial Insights Webinar Series - Unfair Prejudice Claims - Presented by Stuart Benzie. Stuart reviews the background to the implementation of Section 994 Companies Act 2006, the fundamental concepts of the current Section 994 Unfair Prejudice regime and discusses recent developments in this important jurisdiction. Stuart also discusses case studies involving directors who have forfeited their shares because of alleged breaches of shareholders’ agreements or the company’s articles, and how the unfair prejudice remedy might be engaged in such circumstances.

    Radcliffe Chambers is a barristers' chambers specialising in commercial, insolvency, pensions, private client, property and charity law. We are committed to our clients and work hard to maintain our position as a leader in our fields. Recorded on Tuesday, 19th December 2023.

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    51 min
  • Top Cases of 2023: Insolvency and Private Client
    Jan 5 2024

    Junior Programme: Top Cases of 2023: Insolvency and Private Client presented by Piers Digby and Robert Lee. During this webinar, Piers and Robert recap some of the top insolvency and private client cases over the last year and provide their insight on why these cases are so significant and highlight cases to watch out for in 2024. ​Radcliffe Chambers is a barristers' chambers specialising in commercial, insolvency, pensions, private client, property and charity law. We are committed to our clients and work hard to maintain our position as a leader in our fields. ​Junior Programme events are aimed at recently qualified lawyers and consist of an hour long talk covering topical issues such as recent case law. The talks do however provide a helpful refresher for more experienced practitioners. Recorded on 7th December 2023

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    1 h et 3 min
  • Top Tips for Practitioners Dealing with Possession Claims
    Dec 27 2023

    This Radcliffe talks Real Estate webinar is presented by Amber Turner of Radcliffe Chambers and Farah Bandali of Shakespeare Martineau. Amber and Farah talk through their top tips for practitioners dealing with possession claims. The talk covers key issues in claims involving forfeiture, privately rented properties, and mortgages. The talk is of interest to those working in the commercial and residential spheres, and is intended to be an introduction for those with limited experience of possession claims, or a refresher for more hardened practitioners. Recorded on Tuesday, 5th December 2023.

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    39 min
  • Interpretation, Rectification, and Variation: Choosing the Right Tool for the Will
    Nov 30 2023

    Presented by Amber Turner.

    Amber gives a brief overview of the different processes of interpretation and rectification in relation to wills. The talk considers some of the circumstances in which each can be useful to practitioners dealing with the administration of estates, as well as what to look out for when using these tools to achieve a particular result. Amber will also comment on variation.

    Junior Programme events are aimed at recently qualified lawyers and consist of an hour long webinar covering topical issues such as recent case law. The webinars will however provide a helpful refresher for more experienced practitioners and we welcome all of those who are interested in joining.

    Recorded on Thursday, 23rd November 2023.

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    25 min