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Jack Redmond
Family
02/08/2022

His Honour Judge Jack Redmond

We are delighted to announce that Jack Redmond has been appointed a Circuit Judge. He will be based at Leicester County Court as of the 15th of August. It is a tremendous achievement given that he was called in 2009 and only appointed a Recorder in...
William Horwood
Family
25/07/2022

William Horwood completes 25 for 25: The Pro Bono Challenge

To celebrate its 25th anniversary year, Advocate has been encouraging its volunteers to take part in 25 for 25: The Pro Bono Challenge.  From June 2021 through to June 2022, volunteers were encouraged to keep a record of their Pro Bono hours. We...
Tom Walkling
Crime
22/07/2022

Tom Walkling acted for the prosecution in David Venables trial for murder

Tom Walkling, led by Michael Burrows QC, acted for the prosecution in a trial where Worcestershire farmer David Venables was found guilty of murdering his wife 40 years ago and disposing of her body in a septic tank. Find out more about the case...
Sarah Harty
Employment
22/07/2022

Sarah Harty joins Chambers’ Employment Group

We are delighted to welcome Sarah Harty to Chambers as a tenant within our employment group. Sarah came to the Bar after a successful first career in the public sector, culminating in Assistant Director posts in three London boroughs. She has also...
Jim Puzey
Regulatory
18/07/2022

James Puzey successfully resists appeal by subsidiary of American Investment Bank, Cantor Fitzgerald

James Puzey, Head of St Philips Regulatory Team, led the HMRC counsel team that was successful in resisting this appeal by the subsidiary of the American Investment Bank, Cantor Fitzgerald. The Taxpayer was represented by Nicola Shaw QC and Michael...
Gavin Mcleod
Business & Property
14/07/2022

Will Construction Claims And Availability of ‘Subjective Intention’ Evidence

Lessons from Beasant v. Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind [2022] EWHC 1319 (Ch.) an article by Gavin McLeod. Many wills give rise to what are thought to be ambiguities. A number of these instances of lack of clarity are compounded by the...
Bethany Armitage
Family
14/07/2022

Beth Armitage’s article published in the Family Law Journal

An article by Beth Armitage has been published on familylaw.co.uk and is accessible to users with an appropriate Lexis account. ‘You’re over-reacting’: how to identify and deal with gaslighting and controlling behaviour in private children...
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General News
12/07/2022

The Lawyer Awards – Chambers of the Year nomination

We are very much looking forward to attending The Lawyer Awards tonight, Tuesday 12th July, as a finalist in the Chambers of the Year category, the only chambers outside of London to make the shortlist. Congratulations to all our fellow nominees and...
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