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Ben Douglas-Jones KC
Crime
02/10/2024

Ben Douglas-Jones KC prosecutes former doctor for carrying out non-therapeutic male circumcisions

Ben Douglas-Jones KC, leading Charlene Sumnall of 5 Paper Buildings, is prosecuting a former doctor for carrying out non-therapeutic male circumcisions for religious reasons in an unduly cruel, unsafe and unsanitary way and for injecting babies with...
2024 pupils
General News
01/10/2024

Five new pupil barristers join Chambers

Today, as we celebrate last year’s pupils commencing tenancy, we are equally proud to welcome our newest cohort of pupils to Chambers. Each of our five new pupils has successfully navigated a highly competitive selection process, standing out...
Pupil Barristers 2023
General News
30/09/2024

Eight pupils become tenants

We are pleased to announce that all eight pupils who commenced their pupillage with Chambers in October 2023 have been offered and accepted tenancy at St Philips. Congratulations from all at Chambers go to: ▶️ Alexander Bradford, Business &...
Ben Douglas-Jones KC
Crime
30/09/2024

Ben Douglas-Jones KC prosecutes father and two sons for series of frauds against National Trust

Ben Douglas-Jones KC, leading James Marsland of 5 Paper Buildings, prosecuted Roger Bryant, the procurement officer for the National Trust in North Devon and Arlington Estate, and his two sons, who laundered the proceeds of his crime through bank...
Matthew Barnes
Crime
27/09/2024

Novel ruling as Matthew Barnes represents the prosecution in appeal against rape convictions

Matthew Barnes successfully prosecuted a rape trial in Warwick earlier in 2024, an appeal against the conviction was heard on 19th September with Matthew again representing the prosecution. The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal and upheld the...
Julie Sparrow
Family
26/09/2024

Julie Sparrow successful at Court of Appeal

Julie Sparrow represented the children in a successful appeal against a decision to allow contact with a father convicted of rape. Lord Justice Peter Jackson, delivering the judgment on Tuesday 24th September 2024, allowed the mother’s appeal...
Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024
General News
26/09/2024

Set Outside London of the Year- Legal 500 Bar Awards

We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Chambers was named Set Outside London of the Year at last night’s Legal 500 Bar Awards. This recognition is a testament to the expertise and dedication of our barristers, the tireless efforts of our...
Commercial Buildings
Business & Property
23/09/2024

Mastering the Commercial Arena: A Two-Part Litigation Series, 17 Oct & 13 Nov ’24

We are delighted to invite you to attend our upcoming legal conference series, “Mastering the Commercial Arena: A Two-Part Litigation Series,” where we will explore the intricacies of litigating in the commercial world. This free two-part...
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