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John Aldis
Business & Property
04/02/2025

John Aldis Secures Reverse Summary Judgment in Pre-Emption Clause Dispute

John Aldis secured a reverse summary judgment against the Claimant lessor of a public library who was claiming specific performance of a right of pre-emption. The Claimant sought an order requiring the Defendant lessee Council to offer to sell the...
Lisa Hancox & Matt Cullen
Crime
03/02/2025

Lisa Hancox, leading Matthew Cullen, prosecutes gang shooter sentenced to life imprisonment

Following a trial in 2024, Meshaq Berryman was sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years on Friday 31st January 2025 for 3 offences of attempted murder and associated drug offences.  The case involved members of one...
Hassan Sarwar
Family
03/02/2025

St Philips Family Group is delighted to welcome Hassan Sarwar as a Tenant

Hassan was called to the Bar in 2010 and practices exclusively within the field of Financial Remedies and is renowned for both his robust approach at Court and friendly manner with clients. His experience spans cases involving interveners, trusts,...
Charles Towl
Business & Property
30/01/2025

The Worst Secret Santa? Reflections on Hirachand v Hirachand and Anor [2024] UKSC 43

On 18 December 2024, the Supreme Court delivered its much-anticipated decision in Hirachand, holding that Conditional Fee Agreement (“CFA”) success fees cannot be recovered as part of an applicant’s financial needs under the Inheritance...
Tom Walkling, Jennifer Josephs & Robert Mundy
General News
24/01/2025

Triple Crown for St Philips Chambers as Three Members Appointed King’s Counsel

We are absolutely thrilled to share this morning’s news that three Members of Chambers have been appointed King’s Counsel (KC). This is one of the highest accolades in the legal profession, coming after The King’s approval of the Lord...
Mock Inquest Court
Events
22/01/2025

Mock Inquest Seminar, 29 Jan ’25

We are excited to share a unique opportunity to enhance your understanding of inquest proceedings through our upcoming half-day hybrid seminar. Combining an expert Counsel panel with pre-recorded footage of a mock inquest, we will...
Rebecca Wade KC & Callum Church
Crime
21/01/2025

Rebecca Wade KC & Callum Church Prosecute in 7-handed Case

Rebecca Wade KC is leading Callum Church in the prosecution of a 7-handed case before Birmingham Crown Court. The trial commences today, 21st January 2025, before HHJ Henderson. The case concerns allegations of wounding with intent, possession of...
Anthony Verduyn
Business & Property
20/01/2025

Anthony Verduyn Shifts Focus to Mediation after 30 years at the Bar

After more than 30 years as a barrister in Birmingham and tenant of Chambers, Anthony Verduyn is leaving practice to dedicate himself to mediations and judicial work.  Anthony has been a cornerstone of St Philips Chambers, our Business &...
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