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Simon Ward
General News
27/06/2016

Simon Ward appointed as a Circuit Judge

St Philips Chambers is honoured to announce that Simon Ward has been appointed as a Circuit Judge. Simon will take the customary Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath at a swearing in ceremony before the Lord Chief Justice on Monday 4th July 2016...

ER Mason Youth Charity fundraising
General News
02/05/2016

St Philips raises £2500 for ER Mason Youth Charity

On Sunday, 1 May 2016 Zaheer Afzal, a Barrister from St Philips Chambers Runners (SPCR), handed over a large cheque to Claire Hughes, Senior Youth Worker at ER Mason Youth Centre. The cheque reflected the culmination of 2 months of fundraising &...

Lee Marklew QC
Crime
22/03/2016

Lee Marklew admitted to the International Criminal Court List of Counsel, The Hague, The Netherlands

St Philips is proud to announce that Lee Marklew has been appointed to the International Criminal Court List of Counsel in The Hague. Lee has over 20 years experience in high profile cases, including murder, organised crime, serious sexual offences...

Simon Davis
Crime
15/02/2016

Simon Davis Shortlisted for “Barrister of the Year”

Chambers is pleased to announce that Simon Davis has been shortlisted for the award of “Barrister of the Year” in the 2016 Birmingham Law Society Awards, which will be held at the International Convention Centre on April 21st. The Senior Criminal...

Glyn Samuel
General News
10/02/2016

Glyn Samuel Appointed Deputy Chancellor for West Yorkshire and The Dales

St Philips is proud to announce that Glyn Samuel has been appointed Deputy Chancellor for West Yorkshire and The Dales. The press release reads: The Bishop of Leeds is pleased to announce that the Chancellor of the Diocese, the Worshipful Mark Hill...

Lee Marklew QC
Crime
13/01/2016

The Special Tribunal for Lebanon: Lee Marklew Appointed to Panel of Approved Counsel

We are delighted to announce that Lee Marklew has been appointed to the approved list of defence Counsel to The Special Tribunal for Lebanon (STL) in the Hague, the Netherlands. The STL’s mandate is to hold trials for the people accused of carrying...

St Philips Chambers reception
General News
13/01/2016

Professor Jonathan Harris Appointed Queen’s Counsel Honoris Causa

St Philips is delighted to announce that Her Majesty the Queen has approved the appointment of Professor Jonathan Harris as Queen’s Counsel Honoris Causa. Lord Chancellor Michael Gove said of the announcement:  “Their appointments recognise the...

St Philips Chambers reception
General News
23/12/2015

Jim Tindal Appointed as Circuit Judge

St Philips Chambers is honoured to announce that Jim Tindal has been appointed as a Circuit Judge. Jim will take the customary Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath at a swearing in ceremony before the Lord Chief Justice on Friday 15th January...