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Ashannay Davis 10000 Black Internship
Employment
11/07/2023

Welcoming Ashannay Davis as an Intern at Chambers

This week we are delighted to host Ashannay Davis in Chambers as part of the 10,000 Black Interns. Ashannay will be spending a busy week shadowing barristers from across our specialist employment group to gain a full insight into what life at...

Julie Duane
Employment
10/07/2023

Julie Duane acts for the Respondent in successfully defending all 4 grounds of appeal

On 27 June 2023 the Employment Appeal Tribunal (Judge Susan Walker) handed down Judgment in A v Carers Trust South East Wales [2023] EAT 80, which provides useful clarification as to how a tribunal is to approach claims for whistleblowing, disability...

Duncan Craig
Regulatory
03/07/2023

Chambers is delighted to announce that Duncan Craig has accepted tenancy

Duncan was called to the Bar in 2011, following a 20-year career in the licensed trade. Over the last decade, Duncan has developed his practice to become one of the busiest licensing lawyers in the country. He acted as Head of Licensing with his...

New Criminal Barristers
Crime
03/07/2023

Three new criminal group members announced

We are delighted to announce the addition of three highly respected barristers to the St Philips Chambers criminal group: Ben Douglas-Jones KC (dual tenant with his London Chambers 5 Paper Building), Marcus Harry and William...

Pro bono pledge
Family
20/06/2023

William Horwood completes 2023 Pro Bono Pledge

Congratulations to our family law group member William Horwood who has completed the Pro Bono Pledge of 25 hours pro bono work in 2023.  If you would like to pledge your hours for this year, sign up here >>>

Jenny Josephs
Crime
15/06/2023

Jennifer Josephs prosecutes in Alfie Steele murder trial

Jennifer Josephs, led by Michelle Heeley KC of Number 5 Chambers, prosecuted the case involving the death of 9 year old child, Alfie Steele. His mother, Carla Scott, and step-father Dirk Howell were both accused of murder. After a 5 week trial, which...

Tamsin Sandiford
Employment
14/06/2023

Tamsin Sandiford acted pro bono for the Claimant in a successful amendment application in the employment tribunal

Tamsin Sandiford acted pro bono for the Claimant in a successful amendment application in the employment tribunal. The Claimant had brought claims of breach of contract and failure to deal with a flexible working request in a reasonable manner. She...

Bruce Frew
Employment
12/06/2023

Bruce Frew represents whistleblower

Bruce Frew represents consultant surgeon Krishna Singh, a whistleblower who claims he lost his post after raising concerns about patient safety at Royal Sussex County Hospital.  Mr Singh’s employment tribunal has been adjourned whilst 40 hospital...