BARRISTERS’ FEES ARE “PROPERTY”: COURT OF APPEAL DECISION TODAY (A HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUE TOO…)

In Gwinnutt v George & Anor [2019] EWCA Civ 656 the Court of Appeal held that a barrister's fees (paid under the old pre-contractual arrangements) were, in fact,  "property" (at least for the purpose of insolvency).  There is also an interesting discussion in relation to Human Rights and the pay...