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James Morgan QC
Business & Property
07/08/2019

Head of Business and Property Group, James Morgan QC, appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge

We are delighted to announce that Head of our Business & Property Group, James Morgan QC, has been appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge. Our congratulations go to James who is now authorised to act as a Judge of the High Court in the Chancery...

Jonathan Meichen
Employment
01/08/2019

Jonathan Meichen appointed as an Employment Judge

We are proud to announce that The Queen has appointed Jonathan Meichen to be a Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales) on the advice of the The Lord Chancellor, The Right Honourable David Gauke MP. Jonathan...

Ed Peperall QC
General News
24/07/2019

New Presiding Judge Appointed for Midland Circuit

It has today been announced that former member of St Philips, The Hon Mr Justice Pepperall, has been appointed as the next Presiding Judge for the Midland Circuit.   The appointment is made from 1 January 2020, when the current Presiding...

Blondel Thompson
General News
24/06/2019

Blondel Thompson featured in this month’s Sports Resolutions newsletter

Blondel Thompson has been featured in the June edition of the Sports Resolutions newsletter. The article provides an insight into Blondel’s experience of life at the Bar, her expertise in Sports Law and her tips on what to keep an eye on over the...

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...

Juliet Allen
Family
21/05/2019

Juliet Allen joins St Philips Family Team

St Philips Chambers are delighted to announce that Juliet Allen has joined their Family Team. Juliet practices exclusively in the area of Financial Remedies and has a particular interest in cases which involve family trusts. Her practice includes...

Tom Rochford, Joe Wilson and Gary Carney
General News
13/05/2019

Tom Rochford officially sworn in as a Circuit Judge

On Friday 10th May Tom Rochford was officially sworn in as His Honour Judge Rochford at a ceremony at The Royal Courts of Justice before The President of the Family Division, Sir Andrew McFarlane. Tom was attended upon by his immediate family as well...