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Richard Atkins KC
General News
19/05/2026

Richard Atkins KC elected Head of Chambers

We are pleased to announce that Richard Atkins KC has been appointed Head of Chambers. Having led St Philips from 2020 to 2023, it is the first time in our history that a Head of Chambers has taken on the role for a second time.  Joe Wilson, CEO...
Peter Haynes KC
Crime
18/05/2026

Peter Haynes KC appointed lead defence counsel for former President of the Philippines

St Philips Chambers is pleased to confirm that Peter Haynes KC has been appointed lead defence counsel for Rodrigo Duterte, the former President of the Philippines, in proceedings before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. Mr Duterte...
Dr Dan Jacklin
Costs
11/05/2026

Setting aside provisional assessment decisions in MH v CH [2026]

MH sought to set aside a provisional assessment decision on grounds that it was void because it failed to satisfy two requirements in paragraph 14.3 of CPR PD47: (i) a failure to include an open offer and; (ii) a failure to include full points of...
Costs
07/05/2026

Costs: Working Remotely and the Guideline Hourly Rates

In this article, Connor Wright examines how solicitors’ Guideline Hourly Rates (GHR) apply in an era of remote and flexible working. Introduction I have recently been asked to consider the factors that are relevant to the inter partes...
Kyran Kanda
Employment
06/05/2026

Kyran Kanda successfully defends 5-day disability discrimination claim

Following a 5-day trial in the Southampton Employment Tribunal, Kyran Kanda successfully defended a complex claim for reasonable adjustments spanning a 3-year period, harassment, victimisation, and discrimination arising from disability. The...
Keiron McCabe & Lillian Garnier
Family
05/05/2026

Modest Assets, Real Stakes: Private FDRs beyond ‘big money’ matters

Although typically associated with high-net worth cases – where the available assets exceed the parties’ needs – private financial dispute resolutions (“pFDRs”) should also be given serious consideration in disputes concerning...
Harman Kooner
Regulatory
05/05/2026

Enforcing (and Defending) the Renters’ Rights Act: Penalties, Powers, and Practical Advice [part 2]

PART II – ENFORCEMENT Introduction Following Part I where the investigative powers contained within the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 (‘the Act’) were examined, Part II of this article now seeks to delve into the provisions relating to...
Ben Mills
Crime
01/05/2026

Ben Mills defends in five-year perverting the course of justice investigation

This week, a five-year investigation and prosecution of a Health and Safety Manager and two directors accused of perverting the course of justice came to an end when Ben Mills argued for the charge to be dismissed. The case involved an allegation...
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