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Anthony Verduyn
Business & Property
22/02/2024

The Undecided Boundary

As land lawyers know, but neighbours often do not, the title plan for a registered title at HM Land Registry is (unless it states to the contrary) “general” (Section 60(1)(2) Land Registration Act 2002).  A general boundary is inexact and...

St. Philips Chambers
Business & Property
21/02/2024

Business & Property Juniors Mock Trial, 6 March ’24

EVENT FULL— Please join us at our upcoming Mock Trial Event, an engaging and informative showcase featuring our Business & Property junior barristers. This event is designed to provide valuable insights into the art of advocacy while...

Catherine Ravenscroft
Regulatory
19/02/2024

Catherine Ravenscroft successfully represented Amber Valley Borough Council in a licensing appeal 

Catherine Ravenscroft successfully represented Amber Valley Borough Council in an appeal brought by a licensed premises against the revocation of its licence.  The revocation followed a s51 application for review of “The Crib” bar in Ripley town...

Barristers Zaheer Afzal and Ryan Hodgins
Crime
06/02/2024

Not guilty verdicts secured for a client accused of modern slavery & theft offences

Zaheer Afzal and Ryan Hodgins have secured not guilty verdicts for a client accused of modern slavery and theft offences. Subsequent to the defence team’s discovery that the prosecution had failed to disclose a crucial document, the prosecution...

Ben Mills
Regulatory
05/02/2024

Ben Mills prosecutes headteacher who ran an illegal streaming enterprise

On behalf of Birmingham City Council, Ben Mills has secured the successful prosecution of a headteacher in a complex and sensitive matter involving the operation of a £450,000 illegal streaming enterprise from their home. Paul Merrell admitted two...

Lucinda Wilmott-Lascelles
Crime
05/02/2024

Lucinda Wilmott-Lascelles joins our Criminal & Regulatory Groups

A fantastic start to the week for Chambers with confirmation that Lucinda Wilmott-Lascelles has accepted tenancy and joined our Criminal and Regulatory Groups with immediate effect. Lucinda, who is ranked as a Leading Junior for Crime (General and...

Emma Kendall Barrister
Family
05/02/2024

Emma Kendall Returns to Chambers

We are delighted to inform you that Emma Kendall has returned to the St Philips Family Law Group following a period of Maternity Leave and is available to take instructions with immediate effect. Emma accepts instructions for all cases within Public...

Employment Law Webinar
Employment
31/01/2024

March Employment Law Webinar- What to expect in 2024

New legislation and case law are like buses! Throughout 2024 there is a wave of new employment legislation coming into force. Members of our specialist Employment Team will update you on what to expect and steer you through the impending changes, and...