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Women in law pledge
General News
08/03/2022

St Philips signs up to the Women in Law Pledge

St Philips is proud to become a signatory to the Women in Law Pledge. What is the Women in Law Pledge? The Women in Law Pledge is a joint initiative between The Bar Council, The Law Society and Chartered Institute of Legal Executives aimed at...
Ben Williams
Crime
07/03/2022

Ben Williams secures Suspended Sentence in firearms case

Ben Williams secures Suspended Sentence in firearms case. Ben was instructed on a private basis by Tim Baker of Holborn Adams. The Defendant was charged with possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and also racial...
Gemma Bowes
Family
28/02/2022

WITH ALL DUE RESPECT… Remote Hearings and Family Justice

With all due respect… remote hearings and family justice; an article by barrister Gemma Bowes. In an early episode of the drama Peaky Blinders, the viewer is shown a flashback to the arbitrary and spiteful removal of Aunt Polly’s two children...
Blondel Thompson
General News
18/02/2022

Blondel Thompson appointed Chair of the Middle Temple Midland Circuit Society

St Philips Chambers would like to congratulate Blondel Thompson on her recent appointment as Chair of the Middle Temple Midland Circuit Society. Commenting on the appointment, Blondel said: “I am delighted to have been appointed as Chair of the...
Chevan Ilangaratne
Employment
17/02/2022

When Self-isolation is Guidance and not Law: What should Employers do?

Below, pupil barrister Chevan Ilangaratne discusses when self-isolation is guidance and not law and, as a result, what employers should do. The government’s plans to replace the legal requirement to self-isolate following a positive Covid-19 test,...
I&R Conference cover slide
Business & Property
16/02/2022

2022 Virtual Insolvency and Restructuring Conference

The week commencing 21st March 2022 will see the St Philips Insolvency & Restructuring Team present a daily 60 minute free breakfast webinar at 9:30am each morning.  The sessions, covering the latest developments in insolvency law, are aimed...
Richard Atkins QC & Jenny
Crime
15/02/2022

Richard Atkins QC led Jennifer Josephs for the prosecution in the murder trial of Jessica Crane at Worcester Crown Court

R V JESSICA CRANE Richard Atkins QC led Jennifer Josephs in the prosecution of Jessica Crane at Worcester Crown Court. Ms Crane had stabbed her mother to death with a 25cm bladed kitchen knife which she plunged into her back causing fatal injuries....
St Philips reception
Business & Property
14/02/2022

An Insider’s Guide to Practice in the Circuit / Commercial Court – free 45 minute Zoom webinar – Wednesday 9th March

An Insider’s Guide to Practice in the Circuit / Commercial Court – free 45 minute Zoom webinar. Wednesday 9th March 2022 @09.15 Please join James Morgan QC in conversation with His Honour Judge Worster (Circuit Commercial Court Judge), Mark Grant...
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