Archive for May 2025

Khaled Moyeed Secures High Court Victory for Dubai-Based Clients in Complex Cross-Border Dispute

Khaled Moyeed, working alongside barrister, Katie Longstaff of Radcliffe Chambers and trainee solicitor, Su Ozkan, has successfully secured the discharge of a worldwide freezing injunction and a proprietary injunction in the High Court of Justice in London. The injunctions had been granted against his Dubai-based clients at a ‘without notice’ hearing, imposing severe restrictions on […]

High Court dismisses appeal in sensitive gunnercooke Children Act case

Prem Ahark, gunnercooke Family Law Partner, and her assistant solicitor, Beth Hothersall, recently acted for the father in a complex and sensitive matter under the Children Act, successfully resisting an appeal brought by the mother. The High Court appeal, heard before Mr Justice McKendrick, challenged two key aspects of an earlier decision made by Her […]

What employers should know about the Supreme Court’s Ruling on Sex in the Equality Act​ 

The Supreme Court’s recent decision in For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent) which confirmed the protected characteristic of sex in the Equality Act 2010 is biologic sex, has the potential to bring sensitive challenges for employers and employees. Katy Wedderburn, gunnercooke Employment Partner, outlines the key areas to be aware of […]

Ashley and Hayden Cooke join gunnercooke as Chiefs of Staff as it celebrates 15th year of growth

gunnercooke has announced the addition of Ashley and Hayden Cooke, sons of Founder Darryl Cooke, to its Leadership Team. The brothers join as Chiefs of Staff, supporting with the business’s fast growth and charitable foundation. Their initial role will be to immerse themselves in the business and culture with the vision of driving forward the […]