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Ben Douglas-Jones KC
Crime
16/10/2026

Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Law and Practice – 3rd Edition

We are pleased to share the publication of “Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Law and Practice” third edition, edited by Philippa Southwell, Michelle Brewer and Ben Douglas-Jones KC. You can find out more and secure your copy via...

Insolvency Conference
Business & Property
15/10/2026

Real Estate Conference, 11 November ’26

Our Annual Real Estate Conference is taking place on Wednesday 11 November 2026 at The Exchange, Birmingham. This year’s conference promises a packed day of practical legal updates, thought-provoking discussion, interactive sessions...

Eloise Marriott
Business & Property
15/10/2026

A Step-by-Step Guide to Summary Judgment

The following article was prepared as part of the Business & Property juniors’ Litigation Toolkit series. Throughout October, a series of articles will be published providing junior practitioners with useful guidance and resources for their...

Top Ranked Logo Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2027
General News
15/10/2026

Top Ranked: Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2027

The Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2027 is out today, and we are proud to report 12 practice rankings and 84 barrister rankings. Band 1: Chancery, Commercial Dispute Resolution, Crime, Employment, Family: Children, Family: Matrimonial Finance,...

Amanprit Kaur
Business & Property
13/10/2026

A Guide to Amending Statements of Case and Adding, Removing or Substituting Parties

The following article was prepared as part of the Business & Property juniors’ Litigation Toolkit series. Throughout October, a series of articles will be published providing junior practitioners with useful guidance and resources for their...

Signing will
Business & Property
13/10/2026

Probate & Trusts Q3 2026 Update

Welcome to the third quarterly case update of 2026 from the Probate and Trusts team at St Philips Chambers.  This update has been written by Christopher Buckingham TEP, Abigail Collier and Abbi Robinson.  General enquiries can be sent to:...

Mini pupillage opportunities
General News
12/10/2026

Mini-Pupillage Applications Open

Our mini-pupillage application process is now open, offering aspiring barristers the opportunity to gain a real understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a barrister and life at the Bar. We offer 3-day mini-pupillages in Birmingham to...

Julie Duane
Costs
12/10/2026

Julie Duane secures £2,000 costs order in the Employment Tribunal

Julie Duane, instructed by Shakespeare Martineau, secured a £2,000 costs order in the Employment Tribunal following a successful six-day sex discrimination hearing.  The claimant, an in-person litigant, was ordered to pay £2,000 towards the...