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Virtual Pupillage Information Evening
Events
06/01/2026

Pupillage Information Evening, 8 Jan ’26

***IMPORTANT UPDATE*** Given the weather forecast for Thursday, we have made the decision, for reasons of safety, to change this event to a virtual one via Zoom meeting rather than in-person. Everyone who has registered to attend will receive an...

End of year celebration
General News
22/12/2025

2025 Another Landmark Year of Success

As 2025 draws to a close, we have taken time to reflect on a year that has been both remarkable and unprecedented for Chambers. It has been a year of national recognition, sustained growth and continued investment in our people, alongside moments...

Christmas Opening Hours
General News
20/12/2025

Christmas Opening Hours 2025

All at St Philips Chambers wish you a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Below you will find Chambers’ opening hours over the festive period. Wednesday 24 – Sunday 28 December– ClosedMonday 29- Tuesday 30 December–...

Jonathan Barker & Michelle Caney
General News
16/12/2025

Barrister of the Year Shortlistings

The shortlist for the Birmingham Law Society 2026 Legal Awards has been announced today, and we are delighted to share that two of our members have been shortlisted for Barrister of the Year – Over 10 Years’ Call: Michelle Caney – Business...

Mini Pupillage
General News
09/12/2025

Our Pupillage Application Process Opens on 5 Jan – Here’s How to Get Ahead

Preparation is everything when it comes to a pupillage application, that’s why we have released our application questions early. Anyone wishing to apply to us will have the best part of a month to craft thoughtful, compelling answers before our...

British Legal Awards - Chambers of the Year
General News
27/11/2025

St Philips named Chambers of the Year

We’re absolutely delighted to announce that St Philips Chambers won in the Chambers of the Year category at last night’s British Legal Awards. To be the only regional set shortlisted, then to win against stellar competition from leading...

Regional Set of the Year - C&P Bar Awards 2025
General News
14/11/2025

St Philips Chambers named Regional Set of the Year

We are proud to have been named Regional Set of the Year at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2025. The award recognises the collective excellence of our barristers, clerks and staff, whose dedication and client focus lie at the heart of everything we do....

General News
04/11/2025

Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners Clerking Recognition

Alongside our Top Tier and Top Ranked status in the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners directories, we were thrilled to see recommendations across our Clerking team. Our clerks play a pivotal role supporting our members and clients; their...