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Aston University Law students
General News
05/10/2014

“How to get to the Bar” with Aston University and the Bar Council

On Saturday 27th September 2014, St Philips Chambers, together with the Bar Council and Aston University, held their annual “How to get to the Bar” career event aimed at sixth form students who are considering a career in law. Over 70 people...

Legal 500
General News
03/10/2014

Legal 500 rankings and nominations

St Philips Chambers is pleased to announce that it has surpassed previous years rankings within the Legal 500, this year gaining a total of 51 rankings across 9 practice areas and over 2 circuits. This is an increase of 16 rankings compared to last...

Avtar Khangure KC
General News
26/08/2014

Avtar Khangure QC is the new head of St Philips Chambers

Avtar Khangure QC is the new head of St Philips Chambers. Avtar, a commercial and insolvency specialist, took over from Kevin Hegarty QC at the end of his tenure. Avtar said: “I am delighted to have been elected to the post of Head of Chambers...

Elizabeth Hodgetts
Employment
21/08/2014

Elizabeth Hodgetts successfully represents TV’s “Big Brother” professor

Elizabeth Hodgetts recently successfully represented Professor Geoff Beattie, the resident psychologist on ten series of “Big Brother”, in his claims for unfair dismissal and wrongful dismissal against his former employer the University of...

Blondel Thompson
General News
14/08/2014

Blondel Thompson Appointed as Specialist Member of National Anti Doping Panel

Blondel Thompson has been appointed by Sports Resolution(UK) to act as a specialist member of the National Anti-Doping Panel.  From the 1st of September Blondel will be called upon to act as part of a prestigious panel determining instances of drug...

New Website
General News
05/08/2014

Welcome to the new St Philips Chambers website

After nearly 6 months of research, refinement and development, we are delighted to announce the launch of the new St Philips Chambers website. Our new website has been designed from the ground up to give you access to our services in the most...

Leeds Chambers Opening
General News
22/07/2014

St Philips Chambers launches in Leeds

Head of Chambers Avtar Khangure QC with The Hon. Mr Justice Norris. On Thursday 17th July St Philips Chambers Leeds office was officially opened by The Hon. Mr Justice Norris, Vice-Chancellor of the County Palatine. Over 100 guests joined us at our...

Blondel Thompson
General News
21/07/2014

Blondel Thompson appointed as an Arbitrator Judge to cover the Commonwealth Games 2014

Blondel Thompson has been appointed to sit in the Court Of Arbitration for Sport Judges covering the 20th Commonwealth Games in Glasgow 2014. This important appointment recognises the former British & Commonwealth 100m hurdles record holder not...