After weeks of preparation and anticipation, we celebrated the 50th Anniversary of 18 St John Street Chambers in style on Wednesday night (11th October). Our 50th celebration event took place at the iconic Hilton’s Cloud 23′ bar, where there was an amazing turnout. It was overwhelming to see such support from hundreds of loyal clients… Read more »
The Legal 500 launched their latest professional rankings today, showcasing the UK’s most respected barristers and chambers. 18 St John Street is delighted to feature in the 2024 directory with a record number of rankings across several areas of law, highlighting the continued high level of advice, advocacy and client service provided by our members and… Read more »
We are delighted to announce that Andrew Rauer and Jack Thompson have accepted invitations to join Chambers, following the successful completion of their pupillages. Andrew Rauer joins the Business and Property Department, and Jack Thompson joins the Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence, and Costs Department. Andrew completed his pupillage under the supervision of Oliver Caplan. He has been involved in a wide variety… Read more »
Nicola Carroll successfully argues that the prosecution of her client was an abuse of the court’s process – resulting in a terminating ruling. The Defendant was facing trial in the Crown Court for a set of serious offences allegedly committed against an ex-partner between April and September 2020. He had originally been charged with those… Read more »
18 St John Street is delighted to announce that Siobhan Grey KC has joined Chambers as a full tenant. Siobhan specialises in defending the most serious of criminal cases, often which attract a high level of media interest, with a particular emphasis on murder, manslaughter, sexual offences, organised crime and fraud. Recent cases include: Manchester “Mafia stiletto”… Read more »
The barristers at 18 St John Street are delighted to announce that Alex Beevers and Sophie Lenton have accepted invitations to join Chambers, following the successful completion of their pupillages. Alex joins the criminal department and Sophie joins the family department. Alex Beevers’ pupillage was under the supervision of Rachel Shenton. During which, he observed and assisted… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that our Family Department has been shortlisted for two awards in the prestigious LexisNexis Family Awards 2023. The Family Law Awards were established in 2011 to recognise the important work of family lawyers and to celebrate the success and achievements of those working in this area… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Alisan (Ali) Hogg has joined the Personal Injury, Clinical Negligence and Costs Department in chambers. Ali will focus her practice around representing claimants and interested parties in Inquests and in cases involving Coronial Law. She typically represents the interests of bereaved families who have suffered… Read more »
Clinical Negligence Update, August 2023: Ian Huffer highlights recent cases of interest. Briley & Ors v Leicester Partnership NHS Trust & Ors [2023] EWHC 1470 is a cost claim of interest to clinical negligence practitioners. The background claim which settled prior to the inquest was one which arose out of the death of a vulnerable young… Read more »
Siobhan Grey KC of 18 St John Street Chambers is leading in the Privy Council, London, in a case relating to a murder conviction dating back to 2004. Siobhan Grey KC is leading in The Privy Council, London. The Appellant, Nardis Maynard, has been granted permission to appeal from a judgment of the Court of… Read more »
A Salford man has been found guilty of stabbing to death a man in a town centre fight and causing serious knife injuries to a 17-year-old boy. The case was prosecuted by Michael Brady KC leading Rachel Shenton, both of 18 St John Street Chambers. Liam O’Pray denied murdering Rico Burton in Altrincham town centre… Read more »