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Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024
General News
09/07/2024

5 Award Nominations at the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Chambers, has been shortlisted in five categories at the Legal 500 Bar Awards. We are particularly thrilled to see not only Chambers as a whole recognised in the set of the year outside of London category...

Bar Placement Scheme Students
General News
04/07/2024

Chambers welcomes 2 students on the Bar Placement Scheme

The Bar Placement Scheme is in full swing this week and we are delighted to be involved again this year by welcoming Iraj Iman and Vyvian Okoro to Chambers to experience the life of a barrister first-hand. The week has seen Iraj and Vivian shadow...

Big Golf Race
General News
27/06/2024

St Philips Chambers Big Golf Race for Prostate Cancer UK

Tomorrow a team of eight from Chambers will attempt to complete four rounds of golf in one day to fundraise for Prostate Cancer UK. The team will tee off at Stonebridge Golf Club, walk 30 km and attempt more than 350 shots over 16 hours. 𝗧𝗵𝗲...

Pro Bono Recognition List
General News
18/06/2024

Pro Bono Recognition List

Yesterday saw the publication of the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List a new initiative which recognises barristers and solicitors who have dedicated 25 hours or more pro bono legal assistance in the previous calendar year. Chambers has a proud...

Who's Who 2024
General News
21/05/2024

2024 Who’s Who Legal Rankings

Following the recent release of the 2024 Who’s Who Legal Guide we would like to congratulate the following members whose expertise has been recognised by a recommendation in the rankings.

Happy Easter
General News
27/03/2024

Easter opening hours 2024

With Easter Sunday on March 31st 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 2nd.

Adele Akers
General News
20/03/2024

Adèle Akers writes for COUNSEL magazine

Employment law barrister Adèle Akers has written for COUNSEL magazine on wellbeing at the Bar. In the article, Adèle reflects on wellbeing support at the Bar at the junior end through the unique experience of commencing her pupillage within a few...

2024 Legal Awards Nominees
General News
30/01/2024

Chambers Excels with 7 Nominations at Birmingham Law Society’s 2024 Legal Awards

We are thrilled to announce an exceptional achievement for Chambers, as seven of our members have been shortlisted for awards at this year’s Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards. For the Barrister of the Year 2024 (over 10 years’ call)...