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Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026 Shortlist29 June 20268 New Square is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted in five categories in the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026. IP Set of the Year Media and Arts Set of the Year IP Silk of the Year – Mark Chacksfield KC, Lindsay Land KC and Jessie Bowhill KC IP Junior of the Year […]
Novo Nordisk v Various ISPs [2026] EWHC 1535 (Ch)23 June 2026Mr Justice Adam Johnson handed down judgment today on an innovative website blocking order application. Jaani Riordan was instructed on behalf of Novo Nordisk, by Covington & Burling.
Bar Council Certificate of Recognition for Wellbeing19 June 2026We are delighted to announce that 8 New Square has once again been awarded the Bar Council Certificate of Recognition for its commitment to wellbeing. The Bar Council praised Chambers’ efforts, stating: “8 New Square’s continuous work and dedication to wellbeing is very impressive.”
Networld Sports v Quick Play Sport [2026] EWHC 1295 (Ch)1 June 2026David Stone (sitting as a Deputy High Court Judge) handed down judgment in Networld Sports Ltd v Quick Play Sport Ltd on 1st June 2016. Henry Ward appeared for the Defendant/Respondent.
Merck Sharp and Dohme v Halozyme [2026] EWHC 1287 (Pat)21 May 2026Judgment was handed down in Merck Sharp and Dome (UK) Ltd v Halozyme Inc by His Honour Judge Hacon (sitting as a High Court Judge) on 21st May. Michael Tappin KC and James Whyte acted for the Defendant.
Acer and Asus v Nokia [2026] EWCA Civ 56412 May 2026The Court of Appeal handed down judgment in this matter on the 12th May 2026. Mark Chacksfield KC and Edmund Eustace appeared for Nokia, instructed by Bird & Bird, and Andrew Lykiardopoulos KC, Isabel Jamal and Joshua Marshall appeared for Acer and Asus, instructed by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius.
Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026: UK IP Set of the Year and UK Junior IP Barrister of the Year Henry Edwards6 May 20268 New Square is delighted to announce that it won UK IP Set of the Year and Henry Edwards won UK Junior IP Barrister of the Year at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026.  The Awards were held on 1st May at the Intercontinental – The O2.
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and another v ZTE Corporation and others [2026] EWHC 999 (Pat)1 May 2026On 1 May 2026, Mr Justice Meade handed down judgment in Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. and another v ZTE Corporation and others – HP-2024-000044. Daniel Alexander KC appeared for the Claimant. Edmund Eustace appeared for the Defendant.
(1) Noel Redding Estate Ltd (2) Mitch Mitchell Estate Ltd v Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd [2026] EWHC 983 (Ch)30 April 2026On 28th April 2026, Mr Justice Edwin Johnson handed down judgment in (1) Noel Redding Estate Ltd (2) Mitch Mitchell Estate Ltd -and- Sony Music Entertainment UK Ltd – IL-2022-000013. Jaani Riordan appeared for the Defendant.
No Climb Products v Gas Safe Europe [2026] EWHC 908 (IPEC)22 April 2026On 22nd April, His Honour Judge Hacon handed down judgment in No Climb Products Limited v Gas Safe Europe Limited. Joshua Marshall appeared for the Claimant.