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Tom Walkling, Jennifer Josephs & Robert Mundy
General News
24/01/2025

Triple Crown for St Philips Chambers as Three Members Appointed King’s Counsel

We are absolutely thrilled to share this morning’s news that three Members of Chambers have been appointed King’s Counsel (KC). This is one of the highest accolades in the legal profession, coming after The King’s approval of the Lord...

Mock Inquest Court
Events
22/01/2025

Mock Inquest Seminar, 29 Jan ’25

We are excited to share a unique opportunity to enhance your understanding of inquest proceedings through our upcoming half-day hybrid seminar. Combining an expert Counsel panel with pre-recorded footage of a mock inquest, we will...

Rebecca Wade KC & Callum Church
Crime
21/01/2025

Rebecca Wade KC & Callum Church Prosecute in 7-handed Case

Rebecca Wade KC is leading Callum Church in the prosecution of a 7-handed case before Birmingham Crown Court. The trial commences today, 21st January 2025, before HHJ Henderson. The case concerns allegations of wounding with intent, possession of...

Anthony Verduyn
Business & Property
20/01/2025

Anthony Verduyn Shifts Focus to Mediation after 30 years at the Bar

After more than 30 years as a barrister in Birmingham and tenant of Chambers, Anthony Verduyn is leaving practice to dedicate himself to mediations and judicial work.  Anthony has been a cornerstone of St Philips Chambers, our Business &...

Tamsin Sandiford & Kyran Kanda
Employment
20/01/2025

Tamsin Sandiford & Kyran Kanda named as BSG barrister representatives

We are delighted to see that Tamsin Sandiford and Kyran Kanda have been named as barrister representatives on Birmingham Solicitors’​ Group’s (BSG) 2025 committee. In the role of barrister representative, Tamsin and pupil barrister...

Callum Church
Crime
16/01/2025

Callum Church Prosecutes in Complex Confiscation Case

Callum Church has prosecuted a multi-handed contested confiscation case arising from CCU prosecutions at Birmingham Crown Court.   Key case issues centred around s.10A declarations, the complex movement and concealment of assets, and arguments on...

Signing will
Business & Property
15/01/2025

Probate & Trusts Q4 2024 Update

Welcome to the fourth quarterly case update from the Probate and Trusts team at St Philips.  We hope that you find it helpful and informative. This update has been written by Christopher Buckingham and Gavin McLeod. General enquiries can be sent to:...

Employment Law Webinar
Employment
13/01/2025

Post Liability in the Employment Tribunal webinar series

Please join us for our Post Liability in the Employment Tribunal webinar series delivered by members of our specialist Employment group. Webinar 1 January 30th, 0930-1015 via Teams “Causation, Divisibility & Apportionment of Loss –...