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Pro Bono Recognition List 2026
General News
21/04/2026

Eight Members Recognised in 2026 Pro Bono List of England & Wales

The 2026 Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales has just been published, and we are proud to see eight of our members recognised. Richard Atkins KCEdmund BeeverElizabeth HodgettsAli TabariChristopher BuckinghamFrancis MortinFelix LevayKatie...
easter eggs
General News
02/04/2026

Easter opening hours 2026

With Easter Sunday on April 5th, we can confirm that Chambers will be closed on both the Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays, opening again as normal on Tuesday, April 7th.
2025 pupil intake at St Philips Chambers
General News
01/04/2026

Pupils now accepting instructions

We are pleased to confirm that as of 1 April 2026, our current pupils are now “on their feet” and available to accept instructions in their respective specialist practice areas: Business & Property: 0121 246 7010,...
Tom Walkling KC and Carl Templar-Vasey
Crime
26/03/2026

Tom Walkling KC, leading Carl Templar-Vasey, client acquitted ofย murder and manslaughter charges

Tom Walkling KC and Carl Templar-Vasey were instructed by Harringtons Solicitors to defend Amy Clark, who was charged with murder, manslaughter, 2 offences of causing grievous bodily harm with intent (s.18), and 3 โ€œallowingโ€ offences, contrary to...
Institute of Barristers Awards - shortlisting
General News
25/03/2026

Four shortlistings at the Institute of Barristers’ Clerks Awards 2026

We are delighted to confirm that St Philips has been shortlisted in no less than four categories at the inaugural The Institute of Barristers’โ€‹ Clerks (IBC) Awards. ๐–๐จ๐ซ๐ค๐ฉ๐ฅ๐š๐œ๐ž ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐“๐ก๐ž ๐˜๐ž๐š๐ซ...
Glyn Samuel
General News
06/03/2026

Glyn Samuel to be Sworn in as Deputy Chancellor of the Diocese of Birmingham

On Monday 9th March 2026, Glyn Samuel will be sworn-in as the new Deputy Chancellor of the Diocese of Birmingham, replacing HHJ John Edwards. A deputy chancellor is one of two judges in the Diocese dealing with Ecclesiastical and canon law,...
St. Philips Chambers
Family
26/01/2026

Vacancy: Senior Family Clerk

We are recruiting for aย senior leader, responsible for the strategic direction, commercial performance, and long-term development of Chambersโ€™ Family Practice. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Director of Clerking, the Senior Family...
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...
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