Maria Mulla
Maria was called to the Bar in 2005 and completed her pupillage at two leading civil sets prior to joining Palmyra Chambers.
Maria has particular experience in the following areas:-
Credit Hire
Maria has extensive experience in Credit Hire cases and regularly undertakes Fast Track/Multi Track trials for both the Claimant and Defendant.
In particular Maria is strong at arguing unenforceability points and is experienced at arguing issues concerning the Cancellation of Contracts made in a Consumers Home or Place of Work Regulations etc. 2008, The Distance Selling Regulations, and points concerning subrogated claims for both the Claimant and Defendant in addition to other arguments advanced concerning hiring arrangements.
Maria also has experience of dealing with Appeals.
Maria regularly provides lectures and training to Solicitors and CHO’s on Credit Hire (see below) and undertakes advisory work when required. Maria also undertakes credit hire work on a CFA if, appropriate.
Personal Injury
Maria has also developed particular experience in the following areas for both the Claimant and Defendant:
- Highways & Occupiers Liability;
- Employers Liability;
- Product Liability;
- CICA Claims;
- Limitation issues.
Costs
Maria has an interest in costs and has experience of dealing with interim hearings and Detailed Assessment Hearings. Maria recently successfully recovered costs following written submissions prepared on an issue concerning CPR Part 36.
Other areas
Maria also has an interest and has developed experience in the following areas:-
- CRU Appeals/ Social Entitlement Appeals/Benefit Appeals;
- Inquests;
- Liqour Licensing /Betting and Gaming;
- Commercial work cases involving employment and contractual disputes;
Other Experience
Prior to undertaking pupillage Maria was employed as an In-House Advocate for a successful legal 100 law firm undertaking advocacy, and advisory work in the areas of credit hire, personal injury, general insurance law, criminal regulatory, and licensing work. Maria also worked for a leading niche licensing law firm undertaking advisory and advocacy work and due to her experience was also seconded to a Local Authority to deal specifically with licensing work and is experienced at drafting all licence applications, and dealing with all contested licensing hearings.
Maria also has an LL.M in International Law from the University of Nottingham and was a Legal Intern in the Human Right’s Institute of the International Bar Association prior to completing pupillage.
Maria is able to receive instructions on a Direct Access basis from members of the public.
Maria is able to undertake work on a CFA where appropriate.
Maria is a member of the Personal Injury Bar Association, and the International Bar Association.
Recent Lectures/Seminars provided by Maria
- Credit Hire Update (2009,2010,2011);
- Civil Litigation Costs Update;
- Personal Injury Update;
Recent written Feedback provided by clients of Maria
“Smashing”
“The barrister did an excellent job”
“Professional strong advocate”
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E-Mail: Maria.Mulla@palmyrachambers.com
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