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Silks Day 2025
General News
24/03/2025

3 Members Sworn in as Silks

Today, three members of St Philips Chambers—Jennifer Josephs, Tom Walkling, and Robert Mundy —were sworn in as King’s Counsel (KC) before the Lord Chancellor at a ceremony held in Westminster Hall. All members and staff at Chambers offer...

Joe Wilson
General News
20/03/2025

Joe Wilson appointed Vice-Chair of The Institute of Barristers’ Clerks

St Philips Chambers is delighted to announce that CEO and Director of Clerking, Joe Wilson, has been appointed Vice-Chair of The Institute of Barristers’​ Clerks (IBC). This appointment marks a significant milestone, as Joe becomes the first...

BDABar
General News
18/03/2025

Chambers Champions Diversity Through Support for BDABar’s Mini-Pupillage Scheme

St Philips Chambers’ Criminal Group is pleased to host a mini-pupil this week as part of the Bringing (Dis)Ability to the Bar Mini-Pupillage Scheme. This important initiative offers aspiring disabled barristers practical work experience across...

General News
14/03/2025

100km charity Sahara Desert Trek

On Saturday, a team from Chambers departs for the Sahara Desert to undertake a formidable challenge: a 5-day, 100km trek across one of the world’s most unforgiving landscapes. A physically and mentally challenging week awaits them as they...

Jenny Josephs
Crime
08/03/2025

The Road to Silk: A Conversation with, soon to be King’s Counsel, Jennifer Josephs

To mark International Women’s Day, we’re delighted to share this interview with Jennifer Josephs, who will be appointed King’s Counsel on March 24th. From facing early discouragement to becoming one of the leading criminal...

Vas Papantoniou & Juliette Print
General News
11/02/2025

Two finalists from St Philips at the PA Awards West Midlands 2025

We are delighted to share that two outstanding members of our staff team have been named Finalists at the West Midlands PA Awards 2025: Juliette Print – Finalist, PA of the Year Vas Papantoniou – Finalist, Administrative Professional of the Year...

Tom Walkling, Jennifer Josephs & Robert Mundy
General News
24/01/2025

Triple Crown for St Philips Chambers as Three Members Appointed King’s Counsel

We are absolutely thrilled to share this morning’s news that three Members of Chambers have been appointed King’s Counsel (KC). This is one of the highest accolades in the legal profession, coming after The King’s approval of the Lord...

Tamsin Sandiford & Kyran Kanda
Employment
20/01/2025

Tamsin Sandiford & Kyran Kanda named as BSG barrister representatives

We are delighted to see that Tamsin Sandiford and Kyran Kanda have been named as barrister representatives on Birmingham Solicitors’​ Group’s (BSG) 2025 committee. In the role of barrister representative, Tamsin and pupil barrister...