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Jennifer Josephs
Crime
11/02/2026

Jennifer Josephs KC prosecutes three brothers for the murder of Mohammed Khan

Three brothers have been convicted of the murder of 22-year-old Mohammed Khan, with a fourth man convicted of his manslaughter, following a trial at Wolverhampton Crown Court which concluded on 4 February 2026. The victim had initiated the violence...
Lisa Hancox & Robert Ward
Crime
10/02/2026

Lisa Hancox, leading Robert Ward, prosecute following Birmingham shooting

Lisa Hancox, leading Robert Ward, represented the prosecution in the trial of Casiim Montgomery and Eessa Alam at Birmingham Crown Court. Following a jury trial, Montgomery and Alam were each convicted of two counts of attempted murder, possession of...
St Philips Chambers Atrium
Business & Property
09/02/2026

Business and Property Juniors Mock Trial, 11 March ’26

Please join us for an interactive mock trial led by our Business & Property Junior Barristers, bringing advocacy, procedure and case strategy to life through a contractual dispute. This event offers a valuable opportunity to observe advocacy in...
Family
05/02/2026

Anna Peaston to Return to Chambers following Maternity Leave

We are delighted to inform you that Anna Peaston will return to the St Philips Family Team on Monday 16th February 2026 following her Maternity Leave. Anna is a specialist family law barrister with a strong practice in public and private law...
Crime
26/01/2026

St Philips Barristers Prosecute Operation Francium

Jonathan Barker led Lucinda Wilmott-Lascelles in the prosecution of cousins Luke Hazell and Miles Blakeney, who were convicted of conspiracy to kidnap, false imprisonment, blackmail, and causing grievous bodily harm with intent at Birmingham Crown...
St. Philips Chambers
Family
26/01/2026

Vacancy: Senior Family Clerk

We are recruiting for a senior leader, responsible for the strategic direction, commercial performance, and long-term development of Chambers’ Family Practice. Working closely with the Chief Executive and Director of Clerking, the Senior Family...
Alexander Bradford
Business & Property
26/01/2026

Abolition of Section 21 Evictions in the Renters’ Rights Act 2025: A Guide for Practitioners

From 1 May 2026, the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 will abolish section 21 or “no fault” evictions as well as fixed-term assured tenancies. Landlords will need a good reason to obtain possession of privately rented residential properties. But what...
Ben Close & Ben Williams to be appointed to silk
Crime
23/01/2026

Two members of St Philips Appointed King’s Counsel

St Philips Chambers is pleased to announce that Ben Williams and Ben Close have been appointed King’s Counsel. These appointments represent a significant achievement for both individuals and are an important moment for Chambers and for our Crime...
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