18 St John Street’s Front of House Beth Jefferson, is running the 2022 London Marathon this Sunday in aid of Anthony Nolan. Beth shares her experience so far: ‘ I cannot believe it is finally the week of the London Marathon! Ever since I found out I was running for Anthony Nolan back in November… Read more »
We are delighted to announce that 18 St John Street has further enhanced its reputation as a leading Barristers’ Chambers with another strong showing in the latest edition of “The Legal 500”. The 2023 rankings for “The Legal 500 directory” have been announced. The latest edition sees several members of 18 St John Street improve on or consolidate… Read more »
The barristers at 18 St John Street are thrilled to announce that Ben Donaldson has accepted his invitation to join chambers in the Family Department, following the successful completion of his pupillage. Ben Donaldson Ben undertook pupillage supervised by Rehana Begum. Ben has observed and actively assisted junior and leading counsel across a broad and… Read more »
All of us at 18 St John Street Chambers are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our Queen has, for a lifetime, inspired our country, the Commonwealth and the entire world. The Queen will be remembered as one of the most important and influential monarchs of all time but also… Read more »
The barristers at 18 St John Street are delighted to announce that Niamh McGinty and Zara Nawaz have accepted invitations to join Chambers, following the successful completion of their pupillages. Zara joins the family department and Niamh joins the criminal department. Zara’s pupillage was under the supervision of Fergal Allen. In addition, she has spent… Read more »
The members of 18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Betsy Hindle has joined our expanding Criminal Department. Betsy defends and prosecutes in all areas of criminal law with an emphasis on sexual offences, drugs, violence, fraud, firearms and cases involving controlling and coercive behaviour. Betsy joins from Central Chambers where she completed… Read more »
We are pleased to announce that Anaya Ricketts, who completed the Bar Placement Scheme with us at 18 St John Street, has written a blog which has been chosen as the winner of a Bar Council competition (North category). Anaya attended 18 St John Street in July 2022. Throughout her four day mini-pupillage Anaya (alongside two… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers Head of Personal Injury, Kane Simons, alongside Nick Harrison today spoke at MBL’s latest webinar talking on liability, procedure and quantum in cycling claims. Kane and Nick, both cycling enthusiasts with first-hand experience of life on the roads and in the courts discussed how the increased number of cyclists on… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Neil Fawcett (2006 Call) has joined our expanding Business & Property team. Neil practises primarily in the fields of Banking & Financial Services, Property and Commercial Litigation. He was appointed a Deputy District Judge in 2015 and joins us from 3 Paper Building Chambers in Birmingham. Neil… Read more »
18 St John Street’s Toby Sasse and Gemma McGungle have been invited to speak at the APIL Clinical Negligence group meeting on the topic of Fundamental Dishonesty (27 July). The Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) is bringing to members a very special live virtual meeting which has been organised by the clinical negligence special… Read more »
Remote Evidence: I can be anywhere, right? Wrong! Karen Boyle’s latest blog provides essential guidance on giving evidence in the Tribunals. With the emergence of remote hearings and CVP during the pandemic, the use of technology has become an essential tool to ensure the administration of justice. As we emerge into a new era, post… Read more »