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General News
04/05/2022

St Philips shortlisted for “Chambers of the Year”

We are delighted to confirm that we have been shortlisted for “Chambers of the Year” at The Lawyer Awards, the only chambers outside of London to make the shortlist. Assessed across five core criteria; legal excellence, chambers...

Chris Millington QC & Ben Williams
Crime
27/04/2022

Murder accused, represented by Chris Millington QC and Ben Williams, found Not Guilty

Chris Millington QC and Ben Williams defended Nabil Akhtar, one of four men accused of participating in a ‘joint enterprise’ stabbing. The Defendant was acquitted after a 3½ month trial at Birmingham Crown Court. The deceased had taken part in...

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Business & Property
19/04/2022

On demand video – 2022 Virtual Insolvency and Restructuring Conference

In March we held the 2022 Virtual Insolvency and Restructuring Conference across five consecutive days. We have now made the webinars available to view on demand alongside providing access to our presenter slides for download. Day 1: Cross-border...

Meredith Rawsthorne
Family
13/04/2022

“Persuasion not pressure” – what can the court do if a local authority refuses an invitation to amend a care plan?

Meredith Rawsthorne writes: The relationship between the courts and local authorities has been described as a partnership through mutual respect in order to achieve an outcome which is in the best interests of the child. (Re S and W (Care...

Miranda Lopez
Family
12/04/2022

Deprivation of Liberty Orders Under The Inherent Jurisdiction

Below, pupil barrister Miranda Lopez discusses if it is correct to use the Inherent Jurisdiction of the High Court to sanction the placement of children under the age of sixteen in unregulated placements and/or to deprive such children of their...

St. Philips Chambers
Family
11/04/2022

Personal injury pay-outs: Should they go into the marital pot?

Pupil barrister Jack Best writes: It could be quite sensible to presume that when spouses are dividing their finances after a marital breakdown, any personal injury monies awarded to one (or both) of the parties should not be taken into consideration...

Elizabeth Hodgetts
Employment
11/04/2022

Did P&O break the law?

Elizabeth Hodgetts has recently concluded a protective award multiple. The issues included what constituted an establishment, whether elections should have taken place, and whether consultation was meaningful. Below, Elizabeth considers the statutory...

Amanprit Kaur
Business & Property
07/04/2022

11th Editions of the Practice in the Circuit / Commercial Court Guides

Following our recent webinar on this subject with His Honour Judge Worster (Circuit Commercial Court Judge), Amanprit Kaur provides a summary of the key points arising from the recently published 11th editions of the Commercial Court Guide (CCG) and...