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Our Specialist Practice Groups

Our Chambers is home to over 160 barristers whose expertise is delivered through six specialist practice groups

Business & Property

Our specialist teams are formed of business and property barristers with industry recognised expertise and market knowledge; delivering advocacy and advisory services for clients from the UK and overseas.

Crime

The criminal barrister group caseload includes prosecuting and defending in cases of murder, manslaughter (including corporate manslaughter), terrorism, serious sexual offences, fraud, business crime and large-scale drug conspiracies.

Employment

St Philips has a specialist employment barrister group for complex law cases in the Midlands region, including those concerning issues such as claims for dismissal, whistleblowing and discrimination.

Family

St Philips is one of the largest groups of family barristers in the country offering a vast breadth of experience and the highest ability in advocacy and advice.

Mediation & Arbitration

St Philips is home to a team of arbitrators and mediators, experienced in mediating domestic and international disputes of wide ranging complexity and value across a variety of different sectors.

Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

St Philips Chambers has a team of dedicated personal injury and clinical negligence barristers, providing a personalised service tailored to the needs of the solicitor and lay client whether claimant or defendant.

Regulatory

The St Philips Regulatory Group is a team of specialist barristers who provide the highest standard of advocacy and advice across the full spectrum of regulatory law.

Direct Access to a Barrister

Anyone can now get direct access to a barrister, for advice and/or representation, without having to involve anyone else.

Business & Property

Our specialist teams are formed of business and property barristers with industry recognised expertise and market knowledge; delivering advocacy and advisory services for clients from the UK and overseas.

Crime

The criminal barrister group caseload includes prosecuting and defending in cases of murder, manslaughter (including corporate manslaughter), terrorism, serious sexual offences, fraud, business crime and large-scale drug conspiracies.

Employment

St Philips has a specialist employment barrister group for complex law cases in the Midlands region, including those concerning issues such as claims for dismissal, whistleblowing and discrimination.

Family

St Philips is one of the largest groups of family barristers in the country offering a vast breadth of experience and the highest ability in advocacy and advice.

Mediation & Arbitration

St Philips is home to a team of arbitrators and mediators, experienced in mediating domestic and international disputes of wide ranging complexity and value across a variety of different sectors.

Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

St Philips Chambers has a team of dedicated personal injury and clinical negligence barristers, providing a personalised service tailored to the needs of the solicitor and lay client whether claimant or defendant.

Regulatory

The St Philips Regulatory Group is a team of specialist barristers who provide the highest standard of advocacy and advice across the full spectrum of regulatory law.

Direct Access to a Barrister

Anyone can now get direct access to a barrister, for advice and/or representation, without having to involve anyone else.
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03/09/2026

The ‘Acquisition Constructive Trust’: A Tool Which Does Not Require Proof of Detrimental Reliance

In this edition of Lay of the Land, Gavin McLeod examines the acquisition constructive trust, an important but often overlooked tool for protecting beneficial interests in land without requiring proof of detrimental reliance. It is a common enough scenario. A party owns...

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Gavin McLeod
Business & Property
Blondel Thompson
Crime
01/09/2026

Blondel Thompson’s Client Acquitted of Historical Sexual Abuse

Following a seven-day trial, Blondel Thompson’s client was acquitted of multiple counts of historical sexual abuse spanning five years. The indictment contained numerous counts of rape and other sexual offences....
Abigail Collier
Business & Property
01/09/2026

Administering Insolvent Estates: A Practical Guide for Personal Representatives

In this article, new tenant Abigail Collier, considers the position where a deceased person’s estate is found to be insolvent, in circumstances where no bankruptcy petition had been presented before...
Ben Close KC
Regulatory
21/08/2026

Large haulage operator, defended by Ben Close KC, retains its licence following a public inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner

Ben Close KC and Ben Henry, Partner at Jonas Roy Bloom Solicitors, defended a large haulage company at a public inquiry held by the Traffic Commissioner. The inquiry was concerned...
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Gavin McLeod
Business & Property
03/09/2026

The ‘Acquisition Constructive Trust’: A Tool Which Does Not Require Proof of Detrimental Reliance

In this edition of Lay of the Land, Gavin McLeod examines the acquisition constructive trust, an important...
Blondel Thompson
Crime
01/09/2026

Blondel Thompson’s Client Acquitted of Historical Sexual Abuse

Following a seven-day trial, Blondel Thompson’s client was acquitted of multiple counts of historical sexual...
Abigail Collier
Business & Property
01/09/2026

Administering Insolvent Estates: A Practical Guide for Personal Representatives

In this article, new tenant Abigail Collier, considers the position where a deceased person’s estate...
Ben Close KC
Regulatory
21/08/2026

Large haulage operator, defended by Ben Close KC, retains its licence following a public inquiry before the Traffic Commissioner

Ben Close KC and Ben Henry, Partner at Jonas Roy Bloom Solicitors, defended a large...
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Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2026

"The barristers are also all extremely knowledgeable and approachable which makes working with them a pleasure."

Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2026

"Held in high esteem by their local, national and international clients"

Chambers & Partners UK Bar Guide 2026

"St Philips is a one-stop shop"

Legal 500 UK Bar 2026

"Highly sought-after counsel."

Legal 500 UK Bar 2026

"a long-established reputation as the ‘top set in the Midlands’"

Legal 500 UK Bar 2026

"Strength in depth and a wide variety of counsel"

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