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Vaughan Jacob - LAMB chambers
Vaughan’s expertise includes the following:
Prior to coming to Lamb Chambers Vaughan worked as a Judicial Assistant to Maurice Kay LJ in the Court of Appeal. Vaughan researched and provided opinions on the merits of over 40 Court of Appeal cases and worked on many high profile employment cases including:
Homer v Chief Constable of West Yorkshire Police [2010] EWCA Civ 419 Concerning a Police Authority and a claim of indirect discrimination against an employee on the grounds of his age contrary to the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations 2006.
Home Office v Tariq [2010] EWCA Civ 462. Concerning the use of a closed procedure and special advocates in the Employment Tribunal and a possible breach of Article 6 ECHR.
British Airways plc v Unite the Union [2010] EWCA Civ 669 Concerning the union's industrial action and if this was contrary to the Trade Union and Labour Relations Consolidation Act 1992.
Bull and Bull v Hall and Preddy [2013] UKSC 73
In 2008 the Appellants, who are committed Christians, refused the Respondents a double room at their private hotel on the grounds that the Respondents were a homosexual couple in a civil partnership.
The Lawyer’s Remembrancer 2013 Limitation of Action, Misrepresentation and Sale of Goods and Services sections, ISBN 97801-84766-930-8, Bloomsbury Professional Limited 2012,
Vaughan is a contributor
7th November 2013 Read more
Manners don't cost a thing: Losses flowing from the manner of an unfair dismissal
Edwards (Respondent) v Chesterfield NHS Trust (Appellant) and Botham (Respondent) v MOD (Appellant) [2011] UKSC 58
1st February 2012 Read more
Vaughan's expertise includes:
Basic Hire Rate and rates evidence.
Delivery and collection charges.
Engineer’s fees.
The Cancellation of Contracts made in a Consumer’s Home or Place of Work 2008.
Re-issue of Pre-Action Protocols
Practitioners should be aware that new Pre-Action Protocols in respect of Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, Professional Negligence, Judicial Review, Housing Disrepair and Possession Claims by Social Landlords all came into force on 6 April 2015.
1st May 2015 Read more
Jackson (Appellant) v Murray (Respondent) (Scotland) UKSC 5
What principles should govern the review of an apportionment by an appellate court? The SC provides guidance on this issue in this appeal from the Scottish courts.
1st March 2015 Read more
1st November 2014 Read more
21st June 2014 Read more
Procedure: Extending the Mitchell approach to CPR 52.3(5)
CPR 52.3(5) provides that a request to renew an application for permission to appeal “must be filed within 7 days after service of the notice that permission has been refused.”
1st March 2014 Read more
Deeds v Various Respondents [2013] EWCA Civ 1678
The Court of Appeal has explored the ambit of CPR 3.3(5) and the power to set aside an order made by the court of its own initiative.
1st February 2014 Read more
1st August 2013 Read more
Phillips & Co (A Firm) v Bath Housing [2012] EWCA Civ 1591
The appellant client had instructed the respondent solicitors to act on its behalf concerning possession of a flat. Their task was complete by the end of 2003. The solicitors’ fees had not been agreed, so they were entitled to claim a reasonable amount for the work done.
1st January 2013 Read more
Birmingham City Council v Neil Ashton [2012] EWCA Civ 1557
This appeal concerned the weight given by a court to the factors listed in s.85A(2) Housing Act 1985 (‘the Act’) when considering making a suspended possession order following incidents of anti social behaviour.
1st December 2012 Read more
10% increase in general damages will not apply to all cases
On 26th July 2012 the Court of Appeal announced a 10% increase in general damages in all cases where judgment is given after 1st April 2013 (Simmons v. Castle [2012] EWCA Civ 1039 - see 'The Round-Up' August 2012 for details).
Part 36 offers – the safety valve
CPR Rule 36.10(4) provides:
22nd October 2012 Read more
Fraudsters beware! - Fairclough Homes (Appellant) v Summers (Respondent) [2012] UKSC 26
The Supreme Court has taken a step forward in addressing exaggerated and fraudulent personal injury claims.
1st July 2012 Read more
8th December 2011 Read more
1st March 2011 Read more
Successfully resisted a winding up petition, obtained a validation order and issued a s.994 unfair prejudice petition for a software company worth over £3.2 million.
Successfully acted for a travel company in recovery of some £50,000 of unpaid invoices.
Currently advising a inslvency practitioner on the recovery of an overdrawn director’s loan account.
Can contractual costs usually recoverable under CPR 44.5 still be recovered when a case has been allocated to the small claims track (‘SCT’)?
1st October 2015 Read more
Vaughan regularly appears in allocation hearings and trials on liability and quantum for consumers or banks involved in payment protection insurance litigation.
Limitation issues surrounding s.14A of the Limitation Act and the date of knowledge for bringing PPI claims outside of the usual statutory limitation period.
Regulatory rules including ICOBS and the FSA handbook.
Thorough knowledge of developing case law.
Negligence, negligent mis-statement and breach of the duty of care.
Acting for the tenants in relation to the grant of a new business tenancy in a leasehold renewal dispute.
Gave a talk on forfeiture of commercial leases in Middle Temple to over 50 conference delegates.
Vaughan is a contributor to The Lawyer’s Remembrancer 2013 Limitation of Action, Misrepresentation and Sale of Goods and Services sections, ISBN 97801-84766-930-8, Bloomsbury Professional Limited 2012, www.bloomsbury.com/uk/.
Vaughan provides detailed and efficient advices on quantum.
Vaughan is particularly experienced in claims involving road traffic accidents and regularly appears in fast and multi-track trials on liability and quantum, including those involving allegations of fraud and credit hire.
Succesfully represented the Defendant in a multi-track claim involving a motorcycle accident where the Schedule of Loss totalled £200,000.
Currently representing a nightclub in a public liability claim where a visitor injured herself on a busy dancefloor and sustained seriosu injuries.
Currently representing a number of claimants in claims involving allegations of medical negligence following poor medical treatment.
Currently advising a professional sprinter whose career has been cut short by a road traffic accident.
CPR Rule 3.1(7) and varying an order granting Judgment by consent
CPR 3.1(7) gives the Court a power to vary or revoke an order. The power is used sparingly when the order is ‘final’ ie when it determines between the parties the issues which are the subject matter of the litigation.
1st August 2012 Read more
Bent Back to Basics: End of the Spot Hire Rate
8th April 2012 Read more
Vaughan is an established civil practitioner. He provides advice, drafting and advocacy expertise in the property, commercial, personal injury and credit hire fields.
Vaughan represents both Claimants or Defendants in a range of civil courts, including the Commercial Court, Companies Court, High Court Queen’s Bench and Chancery Divisions, the Supreme Courts Costs Office, the First Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) and County Courts all over the country.
Vaughan appeared as sole junior Counsel in the Court of Appeal for the successful Respondent in the case of Derwent Housing Association v Taylor [2016] EWCA Civ 508, having already successfully represented Derwent Housing Association at first instance and on appeal before HHJ Godsmark QC.
Unprompted testimonials
“I was impressed with his professionalism, manner, his directness and most of all Vaughan was very good on his feet in court.” Solicitor client.
“Thank you so much that was a great result. My client asked me to thank you again and said to say you were absolutely brilliant!” Solicitor client.
“Thanks for you all your help. The word genius springs to mind.” Lay client.
“I must say to you that our barrister was the best and knocked the defence counsel into a cocked hat. Great!!!” Lay client.
I provide efficient, cost-effective advice and representation at all stages of the litigation process.
Litigation can be a daunting and stressful experience for the uninitiated. I aim to cut through the legalese and explain the merits and defects of a particular case in a calm and coherent manner.
I pride myself on being approachable and am always willing to have a chat with clients. I am always just an e-mail or phone call away.
Vaughan contributed to the RICS Commercial Guide to Service Charges 2011/2012, specifically covering reserve and sinking funds.
Vaughan was a regular contributor to The Lawyer’s Remembrancer 2012, 2013 and 2014 Editions and submitted the sections concerning Limitation of Action, Misrepresentation,Sale of Goods and Services and Road Traffic Offences ISBN 97801-84766-930-8, Bloomsbury Professional Limited, http://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/.
Vaughan has published a number of articles on credit hire. Stevens v Equity [2015] EWCA Civ 92: The Lowest Reasonable Rate was published by the Personal Injury Law Brief Journal earlier this year and Bent Back to Basics: End of the Spot Hire Rate appeared in the Personal Injury Law Journal, April 2012, Number 104, www.legalease.co.uk.
He is also a regular contributor to Chambers’ own publication The Round-Up.
Major Harmsworth Scholar, Middle Temple.
Law conversion and Bar Vocational Course, BPP Law School London, VC.
BA(Hons) English Literature, University of Warwick (1st class).
Prior to coming to the Bar Vaughan worked as a judicial assistant for Maurice Kay LJ at the Court of Appeal. He researched and provided opinions on the merits of over 40 Court of Appeal cases and worked on many high profile employment cases including:
In his spare time Vaughan enjoys sport of any kind, travelling, literature and film.
vaughanjacob@lambchambers.co.uk
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