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Andrew Charman
Business & Property
01/11/2023

Appointment of Andrew Charman as Circuit Judge

St Philips is delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Charman as a Circuit Judge. This prestigious recognition reflects his exceptional legal acumen, dedication, and commitment to justice. Andrew has been an invaluable member of chambers,...

Fireworks
Business & Property
01/11/2023

ADR: Sparking Resolution, Not Fireworks – A Legal Talk for a Peaceful Bonfire Night

Please join our Business & Property Juniors for an overview of ADR, including what to expect at a dispute resolution hearing, tips on preparing for mediation, and the different ways to settle your case.  Taking place on Wednesday 15th...

Michelle Caney & Eloise Marriott
Business & Property
27/10/2023

Michelle Caney and Eloise Marriott Successful in Landmark Court of Appeal Case

Michelle Caney, leading Eloise Marriott, appeared on behalf of the successful Respondent in Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council v Mailley [2023] EWCA Civ 1246. The key issue on the appeal was whether the Appellant was unlawfully discriminated against...

Christopher Buckingham
Business & Property
24/10/2023

Fessing Up: A Note on Pre-Action Admissions

This brief article considers the law on admissions made before the commencement of proceedings in the context of the recent revision of Part 14 of the CPR. The law concerning the status of pre-action admissions has, one suspects, been a matter of...

Elizabeth Hodgetts
Employment
24/10/2023

Elizabeth Hodgetts successfully co-appeals in Employment Appeal Tribunal

Chief Constable of Derbyshire Constabulary, Chief Constable of West Midlands Constabulary, & Secretary of State for Home Department v Clark & Bell; EAT Judgment (Eady J, President) handed down 23 October 2023  Chief Constable of...

Ross Hands
Business & Property
23/10/2023

New clerking appointment for our Business & Property Group

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to our clerking team, Ross Hands, who has joined our Business and Property Group as our new First Junior. Ross brings a wealth of experience and knowledge having been the Civil Group Practice Manager at...

Will
Business & Property
20/10/2023

Join us for our Contentious Wills, Trusts & Probate Conference – 22 Nov

We are excited to extend an invitation for you to join us at the St Philips Contentious Wills, Trusts and Probate Conference.  This free half-day event promises to be an insightful experience, featuring a lineup of five speakers from our team,...

Chambers Top Ranked Logo
General News
19/10/2023

St Philips confirmed as “Top Ranked” Chambers once again

With the release today of the Chambers UK Bar Guide 2024 we are pleased to confirm that St Philips has again been named a “Top Ranked” chambers. With 79 rankings achieved across 22 different practice areas, the guide once more provides...