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With a wide range of relevant knowledge, skills, and resources, our team break down the latest news and legal issues affecting businesses and individuals.
Articles cover our principal fields of law; commercial and company litigation, personal and corporate insolvency, civil fraud and public inquiries. You will also find commentary and reflections on notable or high profile legal cases as well as updates on changing legislation to help you and your business stay ahead.
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Infected Blood Inquiry – was it “incredibly bad luck”?
Victims of the infected blood scandal suffered “incredibly bad luck”. Can the biggest NHS treatment disaster be reduced to such simple terms?
Rupert and Steph reflect on the Leverets journey so far
Rupert and Steph reflect on the Leverets journey so far. We’d love to know your thoughts on our blockbuster video, shot in the autumnal Kent countryside.
National Rail Strikes – chaos for millions
Last-ditch talks failed to resolve what has become an increasingly bitter dispute over pay, pensions, jobs and working conditions.
High profile defamation cases and celebrity trials?
The ‘Wagatha Christie’ and Depp v Heard trials hinged on the value of reputation; why have they both backfired so spectacularly?
Sevenoaks Suns fall to the Lions in the WBBL Playoff
Although the game didn’t end as the Suns would have wanted, it was a game to be very proud of – an historic day for women’s basketball.
eSignatures – Exploring their use and validity
So, what are eSignatures and what is the current best practice for using them? The Leverets team can provide clarity and guide you through the process.
Boris Johnson & Rishi Sunak fined by the Met Police
Over 50 fines have been handed out to those attending Covid rule-breaking gatherings… What are Fixed Penalty Notices for and how are they enforced?
Bringing war crime perpetrators to book?
The International Criminal Court has announced an investigation into Russia’s conduct in Ukraine as the invasion continues and more atrocities are alleged.
Sevenoaks “Rural yet connected…”
Rural yet connected. The market town of Sevenoaks has been named as the best place to live in the south east. We tend to agree.
What to expect from the UK COVID-19 public inquiry?
The Inquiry will set out to establish a trusted and verified narrative around the events of the pandemic; what went wrong and what lessons can be learned.
Ukraine – Staying abreast of the sanctions situation
As the conflict in Ukraine has developed, so too have the sanctions imposed upon Russian entities and individuals by many governments of the world.
The wrongful convictions of sub-postmasters
736 sub-postmasters and mistresses were wrongly accused of theft, fraud, and false accounting between 2000 and 2014.
Charity Commission Report into Kids Company
Charity Commission report undermines central features of the High Court’s judgment and poses far reaching implications
Leverets Sponsor Sevenoaks Suns Basketball Club
As a life-long sports fan and proud Man of Kent, I am delighted that Leverets is sponsoring the highly successful Sevenoaks Suns Women’s Basketball Club.
Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse – Lord Janner Investigation
Leverets and Danny Friedman QC, of Matrix Chambers, represented Lord Janner’s daughters, Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner and Marion Janner MBE, at IICSA.
Attempt to ban Kids Company trustees cost taxpayers £8m
The failed Keeping Kids Company trial, and the attempt to disqualify the former company directors, remains in the news headlines as the costs of the legal case are disclosed.
Insolvency Services refuses to disclose the full cost of the failed Kids Company proceedings
Following the failed Kids Company proceedings, the Insolvency Service has refused to reveal the full costs of legal proceedings and other additional fees associated with the trial.
Camila Batmanghelidjh’s legal team explore the impact of this case on charities and their directors
Natasha Jackson, barrister at 3 Hare Court, and Katharine Bailey, pupil barrister at 3 Hare Court, assisted Rupert Butler in the recent Kids Company litigation.
Camila Batmanghelidjh’s legal team discuss the recent Kids Company directors disqualification case and its implications for practitioners
Rupert Butler and Natasha Jackson successfully defended Camila Batmanghelidjh, founder of the prominent children’s charity Kids Company, in the directors disqualification proceedings that followed the charity’s collapse.
In this webinar, Rupert and Natasha discuss the implications for company and insolvency practitioners and give their insight on the case.
Kids Company Chief Executive Camila Batmanghelidjh praises Leverets on BBC Radio 4 ‘Woman’s Hour’ Interview
Fresh from her High Court success in fighting the threat of disqualification, Camila Batmanghelidjh was interviewed by Woman’s Hour presenter Emma Barnett on the popular BBC Radio 4 programme last week. In the interview, Batmanghelidjh was keen to emphasise the debt she owed to the Leverets team, led by Rupert Butler, which had acted so successfully for her.