Today, we would like to introduce you to the next barrister in our daily updates – Mr George Mavrantonis of Counsel George was called to the bar in 2016 and is Chambers most junior member. He practises in immigration, nationality, asylum and public law/judicial review. George served in the armed forces in Cyprus for two […]
The Effects of COVID-19: JCT Standard Form Construction on Contracts.
Jennifer Campbell’s latest Article
Getting to know the Barristers at 12 Old Square – Part 1
Good afternoon all – over the course of the next few weeks, we will be introducing you to our members one by one. So in the first of our many daily posts of getting to know our members, we will be starting off with Mr Darryl Balroop. Darryl received his call to the bar in […]
Anthony Philpott’s Article, “Do yourselves a favour contractors, get it in writing”
Michael Biggs & Michael West in Court of Appeal
Michael West was recently (earlier this month in March) led by Michael Biggs in a substantive Court of Appeal case (FR (Bangladesh)) before Singh LJ, Baker LJ and Mr Justice Cobb, which involved the construction and application of section 117B(6) of the NIAA 2002 in light of the Supreme Court decision in KO (Nigeria). Judgment […]
COVID-19 UPDATE
In light of the recent Government Guidelines regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, the Clerks will operate from home and will continue to operate as normal as possible. If you have any enquiries, please call us on 0207 404 0875, or email us on clerks@12oldsquare.com Thank you all for your co-operation #12os
Secretary of State for the Home Department v. Haque (UT) [2020]
Success for George Mavrantonis in the Upper Tribunal. UTJ Norton-Taylor dismisses the Secretary of State’s appeal challenging FtTJ Watson’s decision who had allowed the first instance appeal for George’s 19-year-old client on exceptional circumstances, within a wider Article 8 ECHR assessment. KO (Nigeria) [2018] UKSC 53 applied and Miah (section 117B NIAA 2002 – children) […]
CIOB – NEC vs JCT Panel Debate
Wednesday 1 April 2020 | 18:00 – 20:15 Trevor Drury, barrister at 12 Old Square and Chairman of the Chartered Institute of Building in Bristol, has organised a on 1st April a seminar. Mr Anthony Philpott, our highly experienced construction law specialist, will be engaging in a debate with Kai Von Pahlen of Veale Wasbrough Vizards […]
GMC v Udoye -Complete determination including the Conduct – Successful defence of Doctor by Daniel Matovu.
In summary, the case was about a foreign qualified doctor who was charged with dishonesty in relation to: (1) making false statements in an application form he had completed; (2) practising as a GP whilst on a placement, as part of the NHS GP Induction & Refresher Scheme, when he knew he was not eligible […]
Charlotte Boaitey Nominated for Women in Law Awards 2020
We have some more great news for our Head of Chambers! Charlotte Boaitey has been nominated for the Women in Law Awards 2020! This is a brilliant achievement for our Head of Chambers and we just wanted to extend our congratulations to her for her momentous achievements! We wish her all the best and hope […]




