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St Philips Chambers reception
Crime
19/06/2019

Peter Haynes QC appointed as President of the International Criminal Court Bar Association (ICCBA)

St Philips is extremely proud to announce that Peter Haynes QC has been appointed as President of the International Criminal Court Bar Association (ICCBA) for 2019. Chambers Director, Joe Wilson said: “I am delighted for Peter, who for the last 14...

Judge Stephen Thomas and Phil Jones
Crime
13/06/2019

Stephen Thomas officially sworn in as a Circuit Judge

On Monday 10th June, Stephen Thomas was officially sworn in as His Honour Judge Thomas at a ceremony at The Royal Courts of Justice before The Lord Chief Justice, The Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon. Stephen was joined by members of his...

Simon Davis
Crime
09/05/2019

Simon Davis prosecutes high profile fraudster who targeted celebrities including Rita Ora and Matt Dawson

Andrew Munday used money from the fraud, totalling at least £3.35m, to buy houses, memorabilia, and an executive lounge membership at Tottenham Hotspur. Prosecutor Simon Davis told Northampton Crown Court he “had been living a lie” to fund a...

Cat Ravenscroft
Crime
15/04/2019

Catherine Ravenscroft accepts offer of tenancy

St Philips are delighted to announce that Catherine Ravenscroft has accepted an offer of tenancy following the successful completion of a Criminal & Regulatory pupillage under the supervision of Jennifer Josephs. Senior Clerk, Phil Jones said,...

Simon Davis
Crime
02/07/2018

Simon Davis secures conviction of ‘voodoo’ nurse under Modern Slavery Act

Simon Davis secures the first conviction of its kind under the Modern Slavery Act laws passed in 2015, allowing prosecutions of British citizens for overseas sexual trafficking. ‘Voodoo’ nurse Josephine Iyamu was found guilty of sex trafficking...

Peter Haynes
Crime
12/06/2018

Peter Haynes QC & Kate Gibson successfully appeal the conviction of former Democratic Republic of Congo Vice-President, Jean-Pierre Bemba

In a landmark case, Peter Haynes QC and Kate Gibson represented Mr Bemba in the International Criminal Court (ICC). Their efforts resulted in a decision to overturn his conviction for war crimes and crimes against humanity. More details regarding...

Kate Gibson
Crime
01/05/2018

Kate Gibson acts for Radovan Karadžic before the United Nations Mechanism for the International Criminal Tribunals

Kate Gibson, member of St Philips Chambers, appeared for Radovan Karadžic in his appeal before the United Nations Mechanism for the International Criminal Tribunals (UN-MICT) this week, in The Hague. Dr. Karadžic, former President of the Republika...

Blondel Thompson
Crime
25/04/2018

Blondel Thompson reappointed to Sport Resolutions Panel of Arbitrators & Mediators

St Philips Chambers is pleased to announce that Blondel Thompson has been reappointed to the Sport Resolutions Panel of Arbitrators and Mediators. In addition, she has also been reappointed to the National Anti-Doping Panel. Blondel’s...