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Our Specialist Practice Groups

Our Chambers is home to over 160 barristers whose expertise is delivered through six specialist practice groups

Business & Property

Our specialist teams are formed of business and property barristers with industry recognised expertise and market knowledge; delivering advocacy and advisory services for clients from the UK and overseas.

Crime

The criminal barrister group caseload includes prosecuting and defending in cases of murder, manslaughter (including corporate manslaughter), terrorism, serious sexual offences, fraud, business crime and large-scale drug conspiracies.

Employment

St Philips has a specialist employment barrister group for complex law cases in the Midlands region, including those concerning issues such as claims for dismissal, whistleblowing and discrimination.

Family

St Philips is one of the largest groups of family barristers in the country offering a vast breadth of experience and the highest ability in advocacy and advice.

Mediation & Arbitration

St Philips is home to a team of arbitrators and mediators, experienced in mediating domestic and international disputes of wide ranging complexity and value across a variety of different sectors.

Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

St Philips Chambers has a team of dedicated personal injury and clinical negligence barristers, providing a personalised service tailored to the needs of the solicitor and lay client whether claimant or defendant.

Regulatory

The St Philips Regulatory Group is a team of specialist barristers who provide the highest standard of advocacy and advice across the full spectrum of regulatory law.

Direct Access to a Barrister

Anyone can now get direct access to a barrister, for advice and/or representation, without having to involve anyone else.

Business & Property

Our specialist teams are formed of business and property barristers with industry recognised expertise and market knowledge; delivering advocacy and advisory services for clients from the UK and overseas.

Crime

The criminal barrister group caseload includes prosecuting and defending in cases of murder, manslaughter (including corporate manslaughter), terrorism, serious sexual offences, fraud, business crime and large-scale drug conspiracies.

Employment

St Philips has a specialist employment barrister group for complex law cases in the Midlands region, including those concerning issues such as claims for dismissal, whistleblowing and discrimination.

Family

St Philips is one of the largest groups of family barristers in the country offering a vast breadth of experience and the highest ability in advocacy and advice.

Mediation & Arbitration

St Philips is home to a team of arbitrators and mediators, experienced in mediating domestic and international disputes of wide ranging complexity and value across a variety of different sectors.

Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

St Philips Chambers has a team of dedicated personal injury and clinical negligence barristers, providing a personalised service tailored to the needs of the solicitor and lay client whether claimant or defendant.

Regulatory

The St Philips Regulatory Group is a team of specialist barristers who provide the highest standard of advocacy and advice across the full spectrum of regulatory law.

Direct Access to a Barrister

Anyone can now get direct access to a barrister, for advice and/or representation, without having to involve anyone else.
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05/11/2026

Matthew Cullen & Carl Templar-Vasey represent brothers acquitted of Attempted Murder

In April 2026, the first Defendant, represented by Matthew Cullen, stabbed a male in the eye, resulting in the loss of that eye and penetration of the male’s brain. The Prosecution alleged that this was an unlawful assault and that...

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Matthew Cullen & Carl Templar VAsey
Crime
Pupillage Information Evening
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04/11/2026

Pupillage Information Evening, 7 Jan ’27

WHEN: 18:00-20:00, Thursday 7th January 2027WHERE: St Philips Chambers, 55 Temple Row, B2 5LS We are delighted to confirm the return of the St Philips Pupillage Information Evening aimed primarily...
Lillian Garnier
Family
04/11/2026

Lillian Garnier awarded prestigious Pegasus Scholarship by the Pegasus Scholarship Trust

The Pegasus Scholarship Trust has awarded Lillian Garnier the prestigious Pegasus Scholarship via Inner Temple. In January 2027, Lillian, a member of our Family Group, will commence her 8-week international scholarship placement in...
William Horwood & Lauren Starmer
Family
02/11/2026

William Horwood & Lauren Starmer write for Family Law

William Horwood and Lauren Starmer, of our Family team, have written for Family Law on the Court of Appeal’s decision in Re J, M, P (Loss of Parental Responsibility) [2026] EWCA Civ...
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Matthew Cullen & Carl Templar VAsey
Crime
05/11/2026

Matthew Cullen & Carl Templar-Vasey represent brothers acquitted of Attempted Murder

In April 2026, the first Defendant, represented by Matthew Cullen, stabbed a male in the...
Pupillage Information Evening
Events
04/11/2026

Pupillage Information Evening, 7 Jan ’27

WHEN: 18:00-20:00, Thursday 7th January 2027WHERE: St Philips Chambers, 55 Temple Row, B2 5LS We...
Lillian Garnier
Family
04/11/2026

Lillian Garnier awarded prestigious Pegasus Scholarship by the Pegasus Scholarship Trust

The Pegasus Scholarship Trust has awarded Lillian Garnier the prestigious Pegasus Scholarship via Inner Temple. In January...
William Horwood & Lauren Starmer
Family
02/11/2026

William Horwood & Lauren Starmer write for Family Law

William Horwood and Lauren Starmer, of our Family team, have written for Family Law on...
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What do others have to say?

Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2026

"The barristers are also all extremely knowledgeable and approachable which makes working with them a pleasure."

Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2026

"Held in high esteem by their local, national and international clients"

Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2026

"St Philips is a one-stop shop"

Legal 500 UK Bar 2026

"Highly sought-after counsel."

Legal 500 UK Bar 2026

"a long-established reputation as the ‘top set in the Midlands’"

Legal 500 UK Bar 2026

"Strength in depth and a wide variety of counsel"

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