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Crime
04/09/2026

Husband, prosecuted by Rebecca Wade KC, sentenced to minimum of 20 years for murdering wife

On Tuesday 3 September, Robert Alexander was sentenced to life with a minimum term of 20 years after stabbing his wife at least 77 times.  In the early hours of 23 June 2025, Alexander stabbed his wife at their home in Tamworth. Alexander was...
Gavin McLeod
Business & Property
03/09/2026

The ‘Acquisition Constructive Trust’: A Tool Which Does Not Require Proof of Detrimental Reliance

In this edition of Lay of the Land, Gavin McLeod examines the acquisition constructive trust, an important but often overlooked tool for protecting beneficial interests in land without requiring proof of detrimental reliance. It is a common enough...
Blondel Thompson
Crime
01/09/2026

Blondel Thompson’s Client Acquitted of Historical Sexual Abuse

Following a seven-day trial, Blondel Thompson’s client was acquitted of multiple counts of historical sexual abuse spanning five years. The indictment contained numerous counts of rape and other sexual offences. It was alleged that the defendant...
Abigail Collier
Business & Property
01/09/2026

Administering Insolvent Estates: A Practical Guide for Personal Representatives

In this article, new tenant Abigail Collier, considers the position where a deceased person’s estate is found to be insolvent, in circumstances where no bankruptcy petition had been presented before the deceased’s death. Introduction Acting as a...
Ben Close KC
Regulatory
21/08/2026

Large haulage operator, defended by Ben Close KC, retains its licence following a public inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner

Ben Close KC and Ben Henry, Partner at Jonas Roy Bloom Solicitors, defended a large haulage company at a public inquiry held by the Traffic Commissioner. The inquiry was concerned with a large number of allegations relating to the company’s...
Abigail Collier
Business & Property
21/08/2026

St Philips Business & Property Group is delighted to welcome Abigail Collier as a tenant

Abigail Collier joins chambers from the South Eastern Circuit, where she completed pupillage and developed a broad civil practice. Having recently relocated to the Midlands, she accepts instructions across all Business & Property matters, with...
Ed Beever
Employment
21/08/2026

Ed Beever Appointed Salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals

We are delighted to announce that the Lord Chancellor has appointed Ed Beever as a salaried Employment Judge of the Employment Tribunals (England and Wales). Ed will be taking up the role from 1st October 2026, upon which he will be known as...
Charles Towl
Business & Property
17/08/2026

Charles Towl Successful in 2-day High Court Will Validity Claim

Following a 2-day trial in the Business and Property Courts in Birmingham, Charles Towl successfully represented the Claimant in defending against a will validity challenge.  The challenge was brought by the Deceased’s sibling on the basis of an...
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