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William Horwood
Family
01/02/2023

Pro Bono Award Shortlisting for Family Barrister

We are pleased to advise that William Horwood, a member of St Philips’ Family Group, has been shortlisted for the BLS Pro Bono Award at the 2023 Birmingham Legal Awards in recognition of the time and expertise that William brings to cases for...

Yolanda Pemberton and Marc Brown
General News
01/02/2023

Two members shortlisted for Barrister of the Year Award

We are delighted to report that two of our members have been shortlisted for the prestigious Barrister of the Year award at the Birmingham Legal Awards 2023. Congratulations to Yolanda Pemberton, part of our Family Law Group, and Marc Brown, Head of...

pupillage information evening
General News
13/01/2023

Pupillage Information Evening

It was an absolute pleasure to host our pupillage information evening in Chambers last night and get to meet and engage with such a large number of dedicated prospective pupils. We wish the best of luck to all those applying for pupillage this year...

General News
04/01/2023

Pupillage applications are open

We are pleased to confirm that the application process for pupillages commencing in 2024 at St Philips is now open. You can find out more about the type of candidates we are seeking plus the application process and timelines by visiting our dedicated...

Chris Royle
General News
23/12/2022

Christopher Royle appointed as a district judge

The King has appointed Christopher Royle to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab MP and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon.  The Lord...

Erdington Foodbank
General News
15/12/2022

Christmas Foodbank Donation

Yesterday, on a bitingly cold day, a team from Chambers made a trip to Erdington Foodbank (part of The Trussell Trust network) with a van laden with much-needed supplies for our now annual pre-Christmas donation. It was humbling to meet the...

Christmas Opening Hours
General News
08/12/2022

Christmas Opening Hours

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. Monday 26 & Tuesday 27 December– ClosedWednesday 28, Thursday 29 & Friday 30...

Anthony Verduyn appointed Chancellor of Diocese of Lichfield
General News
05/12/2022

Anthony Verduyn appointed Chancellor of the Diocese of Lichfield

Chambers is delighted to advise that Anthony Verduyn has been appointed as the Chancellor of the Diocese of Lichfield. St Philips has a long tradition of Members of Chambers being appointed to Consistory Court posts with Anthony taking over this...