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Crime
10/01/2025

St Philips’ barristers appear in murder case

Richard Atkins KC leading Jonathan Barker successfully represented Dyce Barnfield who was acquitted by a jury of the murder and manslaughter of David Hallatt following a 3 week trial at Lewes Crown Court sitting at Hove. Christopher Millington KC...

Gavin McLeod
Business & Property
08/01/2025

2024: Signposts from Right of Way Litigation

Right of way disputes are amongst the most common for a property practitioner, but they can be complex and give rise to heavy evidential burdens in preparing cases. As to this, 2024 saw a number of involved cases reaching the databases, and notably...

2024 pupils
General News
02/01/2025

Pupillage application process opens

We are pleased to confirm that the application process for pupillages commencing in 2026 at St Philips is now open. You can find out more about the type of candidates we are seeking plus the application process and timelines by visiting...

Christmas Opening Hours
General News
23/12/2024

Christmas Opening Hours 2024

All at St Philips Chambers wish you a Happy Christmas and a Peaceful New Year. Below you will find Chambers’ opening hours over the festive period. 24 to 27 December– ClosedMonday 30- Tuesday 31 December– 0930-1600Monday 1...

End of year celebration
General News
20/12/2024

A year of unmatched success and growth

2024 has been a landmark year for St Philips, marked by remarkable achievements that have further solidified our position as leaders in legal excellence, innovation, and diversity. From prestigious awards to significant team expansions, our momentum...

Birmingham Law Society Legal Awards 2025
General News
17/12/2024

Barristers shortlisted at 2025 Legal Awards

We were thrilled to learn of the news this afternoon that three of our barristers have been shortlisted for awards at Birmingham Law Society’s 2025 Legal Awards. 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐒𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐑𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫...

debrifed newsletter
Business & Property
17/12/2024

deBriefed – December 2024

We welcome you to our last newsletter of 2024. As the year draws to a close, we look at the work barristers in the group have been undertaking in the last few months. PROPERTY John AldisΒ obtained a declaration that a rental property purchased by two...

Ben Williams
Crime
13/12/2024

Ben Williams defends in complex case about the death and disablement of children

Ben Williams defended the mother in a complex case about the death of a child and disability of another due to nutritional and medical neglect. The 2-month trial involved evidence from 15 different experts and was focused on the issue of whether the...