Phillips Law Overturn Decision

Max Hope and Simon Arneaud of Phillips Law

Phillips Law overturn landmark Court of Appeal decision at the Supreme Court

In a decision handed down by the Supreme Court this morning at 09:45am, Wednesday 25 January 2023, we are delighted to confirm that our clients, the executors of the estate of the late Timothy Gwyn-Jones have succeeded in their appeal to the UK Supreme Court which was heard on 2 November 2022.

The appeal was brought by Max Hope and Simon Arneaud of Phillips Law, with Andrew Twigger KC and Robert Sterling as leading and junior Counsel.

With Lady Rose, Lord Briggs and Lord Stephens finding for our clients, a full copy of the Judgment can be found here: – Barton and others (Respondents) v Morris and another in place of Gwyn-Jones (deceased) (Appellants) – The Supreme Court https://www.supremecourt.uk/cases/uksc-2020-0002.html

A Phillips Law summary of the key facts/issues that were before the Supreme Court can be found here: – Phillips Law to take landmark restitution law case to the Supreme Court https://phillips-law.co.uk/insights/phillips-law-to-take-landmarkrestitution-law-case-to-the-supreme-court/

Daniel Weintroub and Sarah Filsell of Phillips Law

Phillips Law is delighted to welcome Daniel Weintroub and Sarah Filsell to the growing team.

Daniel Weintroub joins as a Partner in the Family team, and Sarah Filsell joins as a Solicitor in the Employment team.

Max Hope, Director at Phillips Law said “Daniel is a key senior hire for our growing family law team. He brings with him a huge amount of experience; we’re delighted to welcome him on board.”

Jaqueline Kendal, Head of Employment at Phillips Law said “We are delighted to welcome Sarah Filsell to the employment team. Sarah is a vital hire as we enter a period of exciting growth for the firm.”