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Lauren Starmer
Family
15/04/2026

Finalising at IRH: robust resolution or forfeited fairness? A reflection of Re S-W [2015] and Re H [2025]

Introduction In his judgment of Re S-W (children) [2015] EWCA Civ 27, Sir James Munby quoted the age-old maxim that ‘justice delayed is justice denied’ but went on to make it quite plain that such can be equally denied “if...
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Events
15/04/2026

Public Law Proceedings in the Age of Tech & AI: Care Conference, 12 June ’26

We are delighted to announce further details concerning our upcoming Annual Care Conference – Public Law Proceedings in the Age of Tech & AI. A full-day programme featuring external speakers and Barristers from our specialist Care...
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Business & Property
14/04/2026

Probate & Trusts Q1 2026 Update

Welcome to the first 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 TEP. General enquiries can be sent to:...
Denise Breen-Lawton KC
Crime
02/04/2026

Denise Breen-Lawton KC Defends in Yorkshire Murder Case

Denise Breen-Lawton KC leading Jane Brady from St Paul’s Chambers, defended John Bootland who pled guilty to the murder of his partner; Colleen Westerman suffered “multiple injuries” on the 6th November 2025 and was pronounced dead...
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General News
02/04/2026

Easter opening hours 2026

With Easter Sunday on April 5th, we can confirm that Chambers will be closed on both the Good Friday and Easter Monday bank holidays, opening again as normal on Tuesday, April 7th.
Hannah Jarvis
Family
01/04/2026

Standard of Living and Financial Needs: Invasion of Non-Matrimonial Assets in Short Marriages

Pupil barrister Hannah Jarvis explores how the courts approach financial needs in short marriages, focusing on when non-matrimonial assets may be brought into play. Distribution of Assets The objective of the court in financial remedy proceedings is...
2025 pupil intake at St Philips Chambers
General News
01/04/2026

Pupils now accepting instructions

We are pleased to confirm that as of 1 April 2026, our current pupils are now “on their feet” and available to accept instructions in their respective specialist practice areas: Business & Property: 0121 246 7010,...
Real Estate Spring Seminar
Business & Property
31/03/2026

Real Estate Spring Seminar, 20 May ’26

Join our Real Estate Team for a half-day seminar exploring the complexities of mixed-use premises. In this tricky area, identifying the dividing line between commercial and residential premises can be critically important. Following recent...
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