St Philips Chambers News
25 Aug
St Philips Shortlisted for Regional Chambers of the year.
Chambers UK Guide have shortlisted St Philips Chambers for the second year running, on the basis of research, for Regional Chambers of the Year. The results will be announced on September 30th at the London Hilton on Park Lane.James Burbidge QC the head of chambers said ‘It is in true recognition by the market place for legal services, of the ...
12 Aug
"Chambers Coup for Birmingham Law Society" - Dean Parnell Law Society President
One hundred and sixty two barristers from St Philips Chambers have joined Birmingham Law Society (BLS).This is the first time an entire set has joined the organisation in its 191-year history.BLS predominantly represents the region’s solicitors. Solicitors may join as individual members, or take up corporate membership through their ...
10 Aug
St Philips Ancillary Relief Team support MacMillan Cancer Trust
Earlier this summer the Ancillary Relief Practice Group held a seminar at Coventry County Court in aid of the MacMillan Cancer Support group.The seminar was well attended and through it we were able to hand over a cheque for £800 to the Trust at a short ceremony at Coventry County Court on 27th July 2010.Our thanks go to all the local lawyers...
19 Jul
St Philips Sponsor First Leadership Summit for Local Authority Chiefs.
St Philips were proud to have been a major sponsor at a National Summit held in London by the Association of Council Secretaries and Solicitors. ...
30 Jun
St Philips Goes Alternative!
The 30th June saw the launch of St Philips ADR Ltd.To mark the occasion a special seminar and reception was held in Chambers highlighting what ADR can offer.Our dedicated team of mediators and arbitrators drew on years of experience to pinpoint the exact principles and processes adopted to take full advantage of this fast growing area. The evening ...
29 Jun
St Philips take part in the Midlands Legal Support Trust walk
On 17th May, 2010 staff and barristers from St Philips Chambers joined up with hundreds of lawyers from across the Birmingham legal community for the 3rd Midlands Legal Support Trust walk. The 10km walk, which was led by Mr. Justice Flaux, followed a route through the Jewellery Quarter, the City Centre and then around the canals before ending...
26 Jun
How To Get To The Bar - Careers Day
On Saturday 10th July 2010, St Philips Chambers, with The Bar Council, Aston University and Aim Higher held a careers day for year 12 students from across the West Midlands. This event was aimed at encouraging high achieving students from underprivileged backgrounds to pursue a career at the Bar. 80 students attended the event.Students ...
26 Jun
Taste of Style Evening at St Philips Chambers
On 28th April St Philips Family team hosted a "taste of style evening" in conjunction with Beth Goodrham, personal stylist. The evening was held as a fundraising event for the Birmingham Children's Hospital. The event was supported by barristers, solicitors and other personnel from both St Philips chambers and from the Children's hospital. ...
25 Jun
Part 36 and Money Claims: a new approach
On 25th June 2010, the Court of Appeal lent its judicial support to the body of criticism from practitioners and academics about the decision of Carver v BAA plc [2008] EWCA Civ 412. Carver introduced what many view as an unwelcome element of uncertainty into the realms of Part 36 offers. Carver has been used by offerors seeking the benefits ...
18 Jun
International Parental Child Abduction Seminar
7th July 2010, 5:00pm – 9:00pm, International Parental Child Abduction: When Things Go Wrong. Seminar in conjunction with Reunite ...
