Royal Courts of Justice daily cause list 15 May 2024
Updated 14 May 2024
Applies to England and Wales
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These lists are subject to change until 4:30pm. Any alterations after this time will be telephoned or emailed direct to the parties or their legal representatives.
1. Administrative Court daily cause list
Daily hearings in the Administrative Court sitting at London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Manchester and Leeds.
1.1 For all Administrative Courts:
Hearings take place in public unless otherwise indicated. When considering the use of telephone and video technology the judiciary will have regard to the principles of open justice.. The court may exclude observers where necessary to secure the proper administration of justice.
1.2 Judgments
Judgments handed down by the judge remotely will be released by circulation to the parties’ representatives by email and release to the National Archives. The date and time for hand-down will be deemed to be not before time listed. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down can be made available after that time, on request by email.
1.3 London Administrative Court cause list
List for 15 May 2024 updated 14 May 2024 at 2.30pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before THE PRESIDENT OF THE KINGS BENCH DIVISION and MR JUSTICE SAINI | At 10:30 AM | COURT 3 | AC-2023-LON-001659 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC PROSECUTIONS v BARTON | FOR HEARING | |
| Before LORD JUSTICE LEWIS and MRS JUSTICE FARBEY | At 10:30 AM | COURT 1 | AC-2022-LON-003421 HM SENIOR CORONER FOR SEFTON KNOWSLEY AND ST HELEN v [[Respondent | FOR HEARING | |
| Before MR JUSTICE HOLGATE | At 10:30 AM | COURT 6 | AC-2023-LON-003371 SLABOSZEWSKI v DISTRICT COURT IN NOWY TOMSYL (POLAND) | APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION | |
| Before MR JUSTICE HOLGATE | At 11:00 AM | COURT 6 | AC-2023-LON-001608 HAMASALIH v COURT OF LAW OF BOLZANO (ITALY) | APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION | |
| Before MR JUSTICE LAVENDER | At 10:00 AM | AC-2022-LON-003219 The King (on the application of DOS REIS) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT | FOR HAND DOWN JUDGMENT | This judgment was handed down by the judge remotely by circulation to the parties’ representatives by email and release to The National Archives. The date and time for hand-down will be deemed to be at 10.00 am 15/05/2024. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down can be made available after that time, on request by email to the listoffice@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk | |
| Before MR JUSTICE LAVENDER | At 10:00 AM | AC-2022-LON-003220 The King (on the application of A) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT | FOR HAND DOWN JUDGMENT | This judgment was handed down by the judge remotely by circulation to the parties’ representatives by email and release to The National Archives. The date and time for hand-down will be deemed to be at 10.00 am 15/05/2024. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down can be made available after that time, on request by email to the listoffice@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk | |
| Before MR JUSTICE LAVENDER | At 10:00 AM | AC-2022-LON-003221 The King (on the application of R) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT | FOR HAND DOWN JUDGMENT | This judgment was handed down by the judge remotely by circulation to the parties’ representatives by email and release to The National Archives. The date and time for hand-down will be deemed to be at 10.00 am 15/05/2024. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down can be made available after that time, on request by email to the listoffice@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk | |
| Before MR JUSTICE LAVENDER | At 10:00 AM | AC-2022-LON-003222 The King (on the application of T) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE HOME DEPARTMENT | FOR HAND DOWN JUDGMENT | This judgment was handed down by the judge remotely by circulation to the parties’ representatives by email and release to The National Archives. The date and time for hand-down will be deemed to be at 10.00 am 15/05/2024. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down can be made available after that time, on request by email to the listoffice@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk | |
| Before MR JUSTICE SWIFT | At 10:30 AM | COURT 2 | AC-2023-LON-000169 The King (on the application of EASTEAL) v JUDICIAL CONDUCT INVESTIGATIONS OFFICE | APPLICATION | |
| Before MR JUSTICE CHAMBERLAIN | At 10:30 AM | COURT 19 | AC-2023-LON-003184 The King (on the application of RAHIM) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DEFENCE and another | APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION | LINKED WITH AC-2024-LON-000454 |
| Before MR JUSTICE CHAMBERLAIN | At 10:30 AM | COURT 19 | AC-2024-LON-000454 The King (on the application of Rahim) v Secretary of State for the Home Department | APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION | LINKED WITH AC-2023-LON-003184 |
| Before MR JUSTICE CHAMBERLAIN | Not Before 12:00 PM | COURT 19 | AC-2023-LON-001996 WALK SAFE SECURITY LIMITED v LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM | FOR HEARING | |
| Before MRS JUSTICE DIAS | At 10:30 AM | COURT 18 (ROLLS BUILDING) | AC-2023-LON-003301 SINGH v GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL | FOR HEARING | COURT 18 ,ROLLS BUILDING COURT ,7 FETTER LANE ,LONDON EC4A 1NL |
| Before MR JUSTICE MACDONALD | At 10:30 AM | Court 8 | AC-2023-LON-003382 The King (on the application of AKRILL) v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD AND RURAL AFFAIRS | APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION | |
| Before KATE GRANGE (Sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) | At 3 PM | Court 8 | AC-2023-LON-003865 The King (on the application of IFON) v TRANSPORT FOR LONDON and another | APPLICATION FOR PERMISSION |
1.4 Planning Court cause list
List for 15 May 2024 updated 14 May 2024 at 2.23pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before MRS JUSTICE LANG DBE | At 10:30 AM | COURT 18 | AC-2023-LON-003350 LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH v SECRETARY OF STATE FOR LEVELLING UP, HOUSING AND COMMUNITIES and another | FOR HEARING | PART HEARD (DAY 2 OF 2) |
1.5 Birmingham Administrative Court cause list
List for 15 May 2024 updated 14 May 2024 at 3pm
NO SITTINGS
1.6 Bristol and Cardiff Administrative Court cause list
A hearing before the Administrative Court in Bristol or Cardiff is a public hearing unless otherwise specified. If any person or representative of the media wishes to attend a remote hearing they should contact the Cardiff Administrative Court office in good time before the scheduled hearing at cardiff@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk.
If you have any further enquiries please contact the Administrative Court Office by telephone
029 20376460 or alternatively on the email address above.
Cardiff
List for 15 May 2024 updated 14 May 2024 at 3pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hon Mr Justice Jay | 10:30 | Cardiff Civil Justice Centre | AC-2023-CDF-000057 The King on the application of Rosalind Bradbury -v- Brecon Beacons National Park Authority & 1 Other | Substantive | In Person |
| Yr Anrhydeddus Mr Ustus Jay | 10:30 | Canolfan Gyfiawnder Sifil Caerdydd | AC-2023-CDF-000057 Y Brenin ar gais Rosalind Bradbury -v- Awdurdod Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog ac 1 Arall | Gwrandawiad ar yr Hanfodion | Wyneb yn Wyneb |
Bristol
List for 15 May 2024 updated 14 May 2024 at 3pm
No Sittings
1.7 Manchester Administrative Court cause list
A hearing before the Administrative Court in Manchester is a public hearing unless otherwise specified. If any person or representative of the media wishes to attend a remote hearing they should contact the listing office in good time before the scheduled hearing, either by emailing manchester@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk or by calling 0161 240 5313.
List for 15 May 2024 updated 14 May 2024 at 3pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Before: Mr Justice Turner | 10:00am | sitting in court room 43 | AC-2023-MAN-000258 (on the application of DRAPER v Secretary of State for Justice | substantive hearing | Estimated Length: 6 hours | in person |
| Before: Mr Justice Turner | 2:00pm | sitting in court room 43 | AC-2024-MAN-000149 (on the application of GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL v MAHDAVI | substantive hearing | Estimated Length: 30 minutes | Remote via Microsoft Teams |
| Before: Mr Justice Turner | 2:30pm | sitting in court room 43 | AC-2024-MAN-000149 (on the application of GENERAL MEDICAL COUNCIL v Steer | substantive hearing | Estimated Length: 30 minutes | Remote via Microsoft Teams |
| Before: HHJ Pearce | 10:00am | sitting in court room 47 | AC-2024-MAN-000309 / AC-2023-MAN-000376 (on the application of ASCOT CAPITAL LIVERPOOL LIMITED v LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL | Handing down | Estimated Length: 15 minutes |
1.8 Leeds Administrative Court cause list
A hearing before the Administrative Court in Leeds is a public hearing unless otherwise specified. If any person or representative of the media wishes to attend a remote hearing they should contact the listing office in good time before the scheduled hearing at leeds@administrativecourtoffice.justice.gov.uk.
If you have any other listing enquiries please contact the Administrative Court at Leeds by telephone on 0113 306 2578 or alternatively on the email address above.
List for 15 May 2024 updated 14 May 2024 at 3pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
| Before DEPUTY HIGH COURT JUDGE KOLINSKY SITTING IN THE PLANNING COURT AT LEEDS | 10.30am | Court 18 at Leeds Magistrates Court | AC-2022-LDS-000274 The King on the application of Lidl Great Britain Limited v East Lindsey District Council | Substantive Hearing |
2. County Court at Central London hearing list for cases listed at the Royal Courts of Justice
The Central London County Court cause list is now published on a separate GOV.UK page.
3. Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) daily cause list
Please note that advocates, whether appearing remotely or in person, are required to be robed for all hearings as from 1 October 2020
If you are an interested party or the media and wish to attend any of the Criminal Appeal Courts, please contact courtclerks@criminalappealoffice.justice.gov.uk
List for 15 May 2024 updated on 14 May 2024 at 1:50pm
| Court | Time | Judges | Hearing | Case Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court 5 | 10:30am | Lady Justice Macur, Mrs Justice Yip and Mrs Justice Hill | 202400772 B2 Nicola Tams | |
| 202302536 A3 Peter Munday | ||||
| 202301517 B3 Naim Aziz | ||||
| Application to treat Notice of Abandonment as a nullity | 202302486 B1 Colin Robert Hoffman |
4. Court of Appeal (Civil Division) daily cause list
4.1 Live Streaming of hearings at the Royal Courts of Justice
Most cases in the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) are now live streamed. More information about hearings to be live streamed can be found at the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Live Stream site.
To view a live stream click on the case title in Court of Appeal (Civil Division) Live Stream site. There is no requirement to ask for permission from the Court.
4.2 Handing down of judgments
Most reserved judgments are handed down remotely, by circulation to the parties or their representatives by email and publication on the National Archives Site but sometimes they will be handed down in Court. In either case, advance notice will be published in the cause list.
4.3 Listed Cases
List for 15 May updated 14 May at 1:35pm
| Court | Judges | Time | Hearing | Division/Decision | Case Details | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court 4 | The Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, Lord Justice Bean and Lady Justice Andrews | Not before 10:30 am | Appeal | King’s Bench High Court Appeals | CA-2023-000500 The King on the Application of World Uyghur Congress v National Crime Agency and others | This Appeal will be Live Streamed |
| The Rolls Buildings - Court 17 | The Chancellor of the High Court, Lady Justice Asplin and Lord Justice Stuart-Smith | Not before 10:30 am | Appeals | Mansfield County Court | CA-2023-001817 Self v Santander Cards UK Limited | These Appeals will be Live Streamed |
| Burnley Combined Court Centre | CA-2023-001002 Harrop v Skipton Building Society | |||||
| Court 70 | Lord Justice Underhill, Vice President of the Court of Appeal Civil Division, Lady Justice King and Lord Justice William Davis | Not before 10:30 am | Appeal | First-Tier Tribunal (Immigration & Asylum Chamber) | CA-2022-001810 Hima v Secretary of State for the Home Department. Part heard | This Appeal will be Live Streamed |
| Court 72 | Lord Justice Holroyde, Vice President of the Court of Appeal Criminal Division, Lord Justice Peter Jackson and Lord Justice Singh | Not before 10:30 am | Appeal | Special Immigration Appeals Commission | CA-2022-002464 B4 v Secretary of State for the Home Department. Part heard | Closed hearing |
| Court 67 | Lord Justice Lewison, Lord Justice Newey and Lord Justice Baker | Not before 10:30 am | Appeal | Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) | CA-2023-002219 JTI Acquisitions Company (2011) Limited v The Commissioners for His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs | This Appeal will be Live Streamed |
| Court 75 | Lady Justice Nicola Davies, Lord Justice Arnold and Lord Justice Birss | Not before 10:30 am | Appeal | Patents Court | CA-2024-000036 Comptroller-General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks v Emotional Perception AI Limited. Part heard | This Appeal will be Live Streamed |
| Court 74 | Lord Justice Males, Lord Justice Snowden and Lady Justice Falk | Not before 10:30 am | Appeal | Business and Property Courts, Commercial Court (QBD) | CA-2023-001004 UniCredit Bank GmbH, London Branch (formerly UniCredit Bank AG, London Branch v Celestial Aviation Services Limited. Part heard | This Appeal will be Live Streamed |
| Court 69 | Lord Justice Nugee, Lady Justice Whipple and Sir Launcelot Henderson | Not before 10:30 am | Appeal | Upper Tribunal (Tax and Chancery Chamber) | CA-2022-001869 Altrad Services Limited & Anr v HM Revenue and Customs. Part heard | This Appeal will be Live Streamed |
| This judgment will be handed down remotely | Lord Justice Nugee, Lady Justice Elisabeth Laing and Lord Justice Snowden | 11am | Judgment | High Court Kings Bench | CA-2024-000663 The King on the Application of RRR Manufacturing Pty Ltd v British Standards Institution and another |
4.4 Notice for future judgments
| Date | Time | Court | Division/Decision | Case Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 17 May | 10am | This judgment will be handed down remotely | High Court Kings Bench | CA-2023-000195 The King on the application of Campbell v London Borough of Ealing |
| Monday 20 May | 10:30am | This judgment will be handed down remotely | High Court Chancery | CA-2023-001592 Thakkar and others v Mican and another |
| Tuesday 21 May | 10:30am | This judgment will be handed down remotely | Tax and Chancery Chamber Upper Tribunal | CA-2023-001883 The Commissioners For His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs v Hotel La Tour Ltd |
5. Family Division
Any application made after 1 March 2022 will be listed as an in person hearing unless an application for it to be heard remotely has been made prior to the hearing and granted by a judge. All other hearings will be listed in accordance with the direction of the judge at the previous hearing.
Accredited members of the press, legal bloggers or members of the public who wish to attend remote hearing should email their request to rcj.familyhighcourt@justice.gov.ukwho will forward your email details to the Associates Team. Please can requests be emailed the day before the hearing or, if possible, no later than 9.30 am on the day of the hearing.
The present arrangements will be kept under review
5.1 Court of Protection (Royal Courts of Justice)
Any application made after 1 March 2022 will be listed as an in person hearing unless an application for it to be heard remotely has been made prior to the hearing and granted by a judge. All other hearings will be listed in accordance with the direction of the judge at the previous hearing.
Accredited members of the press, legal bloggers or members of the public who wish to attend remote hearing should email their request to rcj.familyhighcourt@justice.gov.uk who will forward your email details to the Associates Team. Please can requests be emailed the day before the hearing or, if possible, no later than 9.30 am on the day of the hearing.
The present arrangements will be kept under review.
5.2 Tipstaff
If your matter requires the services of the Tipstaff, please telephone 020 7947 6200 to discuss your requirements prior to attending / entering court. Your matter will not be heard until you have spoken to the Tipstaff.
- Unlisted applications may only be made to the Applications Court if they are urgent, and the urgency arises from some very recent development or circumstance. An application must not be made to the Applications Court simply because it is not on notice to the other party or parties, unless it is urgent as defined above. All other applications, whether on notice or not, must first be issued, with a proper time estimate, and listed on a date given by the Clerk of the Rules.
- Except in circumstances of extreme urgency, applications must be made at 10.30am and not at any later time.
- No application may be made to the High Court Applications Court which is capable of being made to a lower tier of judge.
5.3 Judgments
The Judgment will be handed down by the judge in Court X at 1030 am on Y day of Z 2022. The attendance of the parties and their legal representatives is excused unless the judge has directed to the contrary. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down will be automatically sent to the advocates and any litigants in person shortly thereafter
List for 15 May 2024 updated on 14 May 2024 at 4:50pm
| Judge | Time | Venue | Case Number | Case Name | Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The President | 10:30am | Court 33 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | ZC23P02013 | |||
| Mrs Justice Theis | 10:30am | Court 36 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD23P00391 | |||
| Mr Justice Cobb | 10:30am | MS Teams | Applications in Court as in Chambers | CM21P91855 | |||
| Mr Justice Cobb | 10:30am | CVP Remote | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00699 | |||
| Mr Justice Hayden | 10:30am | Court 45 | FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT | COP 1424571T | Re: HA | MS Teams Hybrid Hearing | |
| Mrs Justice Gwynneth Knowles | 10:30am | Court 44 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD21P00881 | |||
| Mrs Justice Williams | 10:30am | Court 34 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | MK23P50030 | CVP Hybrid Hearing | ||
| Mrs Justice Judd | 10:30am | Court 48 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD21P00423 | CVP Hybrid Hearing | ||
| Mr Justice Poole | 10:30am | Court 35 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | BV20D09765 | Akhtar | FR | |
| Mr Justice Peel | 10:30am | Court 40 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | BV15D15323 | S v C | FR | |
| Mrs Justice Arbuthnot | 10:30am | MS Teams | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD22P00637 & TA23P00443 | |||
| Mrs Justice Morgan (sitting as a Judge of the Court of Protection at the Pontypridd County Court) | 10:30am | FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT | COP 14056192-02 | ||||
| Ms Justice Henke | 10:30am | No Attendance | FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT | FAM02/24 | Re: RA | Handed Down Judgment | |
| Mr Justice Cusworth | 10:30am | No Attendance | FOR HEARING IN OPEN COURT | COP 14034582 | Re: OO | Handed Down Judgment | |
| His Honour Judge Furness (sitting as a Judge of the High Court | 10am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40291 | |||
| His Honour Judge Furness (sitting as a Judge of the High Court | 11am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23C40534 | |||
| His Honour Judge Paul Lopez (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 10am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40431 | |||
| His Honour Judge Paul Lopez (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 11am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40223 | |||
| His Honour Judge Paul Lopez (sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 12 noon | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40444 | |||
| Upper Tribunal Judge Clive Lane (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40076 | |||
| Upper Tribunal Judge Clive Lane (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 11am | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD24C40442 | |||
| Upper Tribunal Judge Clive Lane (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 12 noon | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23C40364 | |||
| Upper Tribunal Judge Clive Lane (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 2pm | MS Teams | National DOLS List in Chambers | FD23P04562 | |||
| Mr S Colton KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10:30am | Court 46 | Applications in Court as in Chambers | ZZ21D44117 | Baker | FR | |
| Ms H Markham KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10:30am | Court 43 | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00107 | CVP Hybrid Hearing, Please see Tipstaff Notices | ||
| Ms H Markham KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10:30am | Court 43 | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00155 | CVP Hybrid Hearing, Please see Tipstaff Notices | ||
| Ms H Markham KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10:30am | Court 43 | Urgent High Court Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD24P00138 | CVP Hybrid Hearing, Please see Tipstaff Notices | ||
| Mr J Ewins KC (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) | 10:30am | CVP Remote | Applications in Court as in Chambers | FD22P00638 |
6. King’s Bench Judges Daily Cause List
List for 15 May 2024. Updated 14 May 2024 at 2:10pm
| Judge | Time | Hearing | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Justice Jeremy Baker | 10:30am | Court 76 | QB-2021-003271 Janneh v Lousada part heard | For Trial | Robed |
| Mr Justice Morris | 2pm | Court 16 | QB-2019-002720 AXC v North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust | To be mentioned | Unrobed |
| Mr Justice Choudhury | 10:00am | MS Teams or Court 37 | Applications without Notice | Application notice | For details on accessing the hearing, please email kbjudgeslistingoffice@justice.gov.uk |
| Mr Justice Choudhury | 10:30am | Court 37 | KB-2024-001360 Swaby v KHK One Limited | Application notice | Unrobed |
| Mr Justice Choudhury | 2pm | MS Teams or Court 37 | Applications without Notice | Application notice | For details on accessing the hearing, please email kbjudgeslistingoffice@justice.gov.uk |
| Mr Justice Butcher | 10:30am | Court 15 | QB-2020-003721 Qatar Investment & Projects Development Holdings Co & anr v Phoenix Ancient Art SA & another | For hearing | Unrobed |
| Mr Justice Butcher | 10:30am | Court 15 | KB-2023-003712 Same v Same | For hearing | Unrobed |
| Mr Justice Freedman | 10:30am | Court 13 (CVP) | QB-2018-003748 Basingstoke and Deane Borough Council and Hampshire County Council v Loveridge and Others | Application notice | Unrobed |
| Mrs Justice Foster | 10:30am | Court 14 | KA-2023-000154 UK Insurance Limited v R&B Plastering Limited | Application for permission to appeal and appeal hearing | Unrobed |
| His Honour Judge Blair KC (Sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 10:30am | Court 12 | QB-2021-001300 Byrne v Motorsport Vision Racing Limited & Others part heard | For Trial | Robed |
| His Honour Judge Simon (Sitting as a Judge of the High Court) | 10:30am | Court 11 | QB-2021-002009 Bailey v Bijlani and another part heard | For Trial | Robed |
| Annabel Darlow (Sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) | 10:30am | Court 17 | QB-2020-004513 Yordanov v Vasilev and others part heard | For Trial | Robed |
| Annabel Darlow (Sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court) | 10:30am | Court 17 | QB-2022-002259 Atanasov v Vasilev and others part heard | For Trial | Robed |
7. King’s Bench Masters Daily Cause List
Daily hearings before the King’s Bench Masters.
7.1 Press and Public Access
Any media representative (or any other member of the public) wishing to attend a remote hearing should provide an email address and contact number to be sent an appropriate link for access. Please contact the assigned Masters’ clerk putting the hearing date and time in the subject box. The clerk’s details can be found in Annex 2 of the King’s Bench Division Guide (linked below) or by calling the court on 020 3936 8957, choosing option 4 and then the option for the relevant Master.
In person hearings before the Masters are open to the press and public, but the rooms are located in secure areas of the building. If you wish to attend an in person hearing, please arrive in the Bear Garden in good time before a hearing and make yourself know to the usher.
7.2 Judgments
Judgments handed down by the Master remotely will be released by circulation to the parties’ representatives by email and released to The National Archives. The date and time for hand-down will be deemed to be not before time listed. A copy of the judgment in final form as handed down can be made available after that time, on request by email.
7.3 Bundles
In-person hearings – bundles must be provided in hard-copy at least 3 days before the hearing. These may be brought to the Bear Garden for delivery.
Remote hearings – these should be provided electronically to the Master and/or their clerk at least 3 days before the hearing. Please refer to the masters’ remote directions within the hearing notice for specific instructions.
7.4 In-Person hearings
All hearings stated as being in a room or court room will have no video link unless otherwise stated. The masters’ chambers are limited in space for attendees. If there are more than 6 attendees expected, please contact the masters’ clerk as soon as possible to advise if a suitable alternative can be found.
List for 15 May 2024. Updated 14 May 2024 2:10pm
| Judge | Time | Room | Case details | Type of hearing | Additional information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Brown | 10:30am | Urgent and shot applications | |||
| Master Cook, Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer | 10:30am | MS Teams | KB-2022-004180 Westlake Estates Ltd v Patel and others | Application hearing | |
| Master Cook, Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer | 11am | E101 | QB-2022-001875 Yeadon v Stevens and others | CMC | |
| Master Cook, Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer | 12:30pm | MS Teams | QB-2022-000078 AXZ v BXZ and another | Approval hearing | |
| Master Cook, Senior Master and King’s Remembrancer | 2pm | E101 | QB-2021-003089 Quick v Sudula and others | Application hearing | |
| Master Eastman | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Eastman | 2pm | MS Teams | KB-2023-003744 Tunstall v Ocampo and another | Costs budgeting | |
| Master Davison | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Davison | 2pm | Telephone | KB-2023-001078 Hardcastle v Haddock Ranges Ltd and another | Mesothelioma CMC | |
| Master Davison | 3pm | Telephone | KB-2023-003574 Kellett v Charles Bywater & So | Show cause hearing | |
| Master Thornett | 12 noon | E103 | KB-2024-000791 UK Insurance Ltd v Mushtaq | Costs CMC | |
| Master Thornett | 2pm | E103 | KB-2023-001585 Worcester v Hopley | Costs budgeting | |
| Master Gidden | 10:30am | Not sitting | |||
| Master Gidden | 2pm | Not sitting | |||
| Master Sullivan | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Master Sullivan | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Dagnall | 10:30am | E110 | QB-2022-002528 Baig v Hassan | Application hearing | |
| Master Dagnall | 2pm | E110 | QB-2022-002528 Baig v Hassan | Application hearing | |
| Master Stevens | 10:30am | MS Teams | QB-2021-002399 Khan v Priory Healthcare Ltd | Application hearing | |
| Master Stevens | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Armstrong | 12:30pm | MS Teams | KB-2024-001119 Okunnu v North West Ambulance Services NHS Trust | Approval hearing | |
| Master Armstrong | 2pm | Official court business | |||
| Master Brown | 10:30am | Applications | |||
| Master Brown | 2pm | E102 | KB-2022-004654 Martin v University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust | Costs CMC | |
| Deputy Master Fine | 10:30am | E107 | KB-2023-003379 Kirk v Hertfordshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust | Costs budgeting | |
| Deputy Master Fine | 2pm | E107 | KB-2023-003956 Johnson v The Commissioner of Police of the Metropolis | Application hearing | |
| Deputy Master Marzec | 10:30am | Official court business | |||
| Deputy Master Marzec | 2pm | E109 | QB-2021-000036 Forrest v Fenwick Haulage Ltd | CMC |
8. Senior Courts Costs Office Daily Cause List
Hearings in the Senior Courts Costs Office will be held in person unless the notice of hearing has directed otherwise. Any media representative or member of the public wishing to attend a remote hearing should provide an email address to be sent an appropriate link for access. Please contact scco@Justice.gov.uk putting the hearing date and time in the subject box.
List for 15th May 2024. Updated 14th May 2024 12:07pm
| Court | Judge | Time | Case Name | Case Number | Type of hearing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Senior Costs Judge Gordon-Saker | 10:30am | Morgan v LB Islington | SC-2024-APP-000225 | In person |
| 94 | Costs Judge Leonard | 2:30pm | Vneshprombank v Bedzhamov | SC-2024-APP-000199 | Via MS Teams |
| 100 | Costs Judge Rowley | 10:30am | LZM v Tannock & another | SC-2023-BTP-001131 | In person |
| 95 | Costs Judge James | 10:30am | Mpanga and another v London Borough of Ealing | SC-2023-BTP-000974 | In person |
| 93 | Costs Judge Whalan | 10:30am | Muscroft v Praktice Legal | SC-2023-APP-000759 | In person |
| 93 | Costs Judge Whalan | 2pm | Heart of England Forest v Simons Muirhead & Burton | SC-2024-APP-000131 | Via MS Teams |
| 96 | Costs Judge Brown | 11:30am | Afrotrade Limited v Moss & Coleman Solicitors | SC-2023-APP-000494 | Via MS Teams |