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General News
04/01/2023

Pupillage applications are open

We are pleased to confirm that the application process for pupillages commencing in 2024 at St Philips is now open. You can find out more about the type of candidates we are seeking plus the application process and timelines by visiting our dedicated...

Philip Beardwell
Crime
03/01/2023

Philip Beardwell prosecutes in “harrowing” death by dangerous driving case

Philip Beardwell has secured the successful prosecution of Ashley Kosciekowski at Shrewsbury Crown Court following a head-on vehicle crash which killed 19-year-old Charlotte Hope and left her mother with serious injuries. Kosciekowski was jailed for...

Chris Royle
General News
23/12/2022

Christopher Royle appointed as a district judge

The King has appointed Christopher Royle to be a District Judge on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Dominic Raab MP and the Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable The Lord Burnett of Maldon.  The Lord...

Jonathan Gidney
Employment
20/12/2022

D Rodgers v Leeds Laser Cutting Ltd: Court of Appeal dismisses landmark Coronavirus case

Useful guidance is provided on s.100(1)(d) ERA 1996. Background Facts The Claimant Darren Rodgers worked for the Respondent, Leeds Laser Cutting, as a laser operator.  At the start of the Coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, the employer (via an...

Ben Close
Crime
19/12/2022

Ben Close successfully secured a young defendant’s acquittal of murder

Ben Close (led by Jason Bartfeld KC and instructed Saddique & Uddin Solicitors) successfully secured a young defendant’s acquittal of murder. At trial in Birmingham, Mr Justice Choudhury allowed a submission of no case to answer in respect of...

Raghav Trivedi
Business & Property
16/12/2022

Raghav Trivedi in High Court Appeal success on behalf of High Court Enforcement Officer

Appearing before Mrs Justice Lambert, Raghav Trivedi was successful in having the appeal dismissed on all grounds of appeal on behalf of Simon Williamson. The appeal from the order of Master Sullivan of 10 February 2021 required the appellant (Mr...

Erdington Foodbank
General News
15/12/2022

Christmas Foodbank Donation

Yesterday, on a bitingly cold day, a team from Chambers made a trip to Erdington Foodbank (part of The Trussell Trust network) with a van laden with much-needed supplies for our now annual pre-Christmas donation. It was humbling to meet the...

Christmas Opening Hours
General News
08/12/2022

Christmas Opening Hours

All at St Philips Chambers wish you a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Below you will find Chambers’ opening hours over the festive period. Monday 26 & Tuesday 27 December– ClosedWednesday 28, Thursday 29 & Friday 30...