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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...

Peter Haynes
Crime
23/11/2015

Peter Haynes QC Nominated to the ‘Monitoring Accountability Panel’ in Sri Lanka

We are delighted to announce that Peter Haynes QC has been nominated by the Transitional Government of Tamil Eelam (“TGTE”) to work along side 4 other legal experts on a panel that will be known as the “Monitoring Accountability Panel”...

Legal 500
General News
12/10/2015

Legal 500 Rankings

St Philips Chambers is pleased to announce that it has surpassed previous years rankings within the Legal 500, this year gaining a total of 59 rankings across 10 practice areas and over 3 circuits. This includes 13 new rankings and proves that we are...

John Randall QC
Business & Property
28/08/2015

John Randall QC – Land and Property Barrister of the Year

Property specialist John Randall QC has been named as The Lawyer Monthly’s UK Land and Property Barrister of the Year for 2015. The Lawyer Monthly Legal Awards recognise the achievements of law firms and individuals who have delivered exceptional...

Yorkshire Legal Awards 2015
General News
05/08/2015

St Philips Shortlisted for “Chambers of the Year” at Yorkshire Lawyer Awards

St Philips Chambers are proud to announce that we have been shortlisted for “Chambers of the Year” at this year’s Yorkshire Lawyer Awards. This accolade comes after just a year of opening in Leeds following its two year strategic alliance and...

Alistair Macdonald
General News
22/05/2015

Alistair MacDonald QC elevated to High Court Bench

St Philips Chambers are honoured to announce that Alistair MacDonald QC has been appointed as a High Court Judge, assigned to the Family Division. Alistair will take the customary Oath of Allegiance and the Judicial Oath at a swearing in ceremony...

Runners
General News
04/05/2015

Barristers put on their Running Shoes

On Sunday 3rd May, St Philips Barristers and staff put on their trainers to take part in the Morrisons Great Birmingham 10K run. As one of the 26 companies competing in the 10K business challenge, we were excited to find that we came 2nd in...