The first in a suite of judgments post-AGNI (2026)* was handed down this week by The Honourable Ms Justice Henke. The judgment provides guidance when grappling with the wholesale changes in the legal test with respect to a child being deprived of their liberty. Janice Wills was representing the child through her Guardian and was… Read more »
Megan Edwards secures immediate release of client following a successful Habeas Corpus High Court application. Megan Edwards, instructed by Elle Brinkworth of Forbes Solicitors, successfully obtained an order compelling her client’s immediate release in the High Court (Administrative Court, King’s Bench Division). The client had been unlawfully detained by HMP Liverpool having been sentenced to… Read more »
A defendant facing a significant custodial sentence and indefinite IPP recall has been unanimously acquitted by a jury at Minshull Street Crown Court in less than one hour. Alex Beevers defended in the five-day trial, which stemmed from a violent robbery in Moss Side in March 2025. On 28th March 2025, the victim, who was couriering… Read more »
What are the costs consequences when a solicitor fails to make reasonable enquiries of potential LEI insurers so that a claimant cannot avail himself of insurance he purchased before an accident? Jonathan Cosgrove looks at the question… Mr Peter Evans v Fletchers Solicitors Limited [2026] EWHC 1523 (SCCO) Costs Mr Evans was injured when out… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that all our departments have received further recognition in the newly-published 2027 edition of the prestigious Chambers & Partners legal directory rankings. Chambers now has 46 total rankings for 23 barristers across 17 practice areas. We continue to be ranked as a recommended set overall in the areas of… Read more »
In a trial which concluded this week after nearly twelve months, 18 SJS’ Siobhan Grey KC, leading Andy Evans, instructed by Osborne Knight solicitors, successfully defended their client of good character against allegations of Fraudulent Trading and Public Nuisance at common law. The charges stemmed from her employment by what the twin prosecuting authorities, West… Read more »
Legal 500 has published its professional rankings for the 2027 edition of their legal directory. The rankings showcase the UK’s top barristers and chambers. 18 St John Street Chambers has continued its year-on-year progress and – with 55 individual rankings across 13 practice areas. 18 St John Street Chambers has achieved rankings across the following areas: Agriculture Commercial Litigation Company &… Read more »
James Miller first wrote about his slightly unconventional journey to the Bar last year, so he was delighted when Counsel magazine invited him to expand on the story for its 2026 Student and Pupillage Guide. James said: ‘Growing up in Burnage, Oasis inevitably feature in the soundtrack. However, the story is really about doing badly… Read more »
Christopher Lothian-Field has secured a £500,000 settlement on behalf of a claimant who sustained serious injuries in a road traffic accident. The claimant, who was a pedestrian, suffered a traumatic brain injury together with cervical spine fractures, a femoral fracture and an open ankle fracture. The claimant underwent a significant period of treatment and rehabilitation following the… Read more »
The members of 18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to welcome three new pupils for 2026-2027. Our new pupils are: Iqra Hussain – pupillage in the Business & Property Department, under the supervision of Oliver Caplan and Nick Harrison. Oliver Heppenstall-Batty – pupillage in the Family Law Department, under the supervision of Danish Ameen…. Read more »
Alex Beevers of 18 St John Street Chambers acted on behalf of a defendant who has been acquitted of attempting to cause Grievous Bodily Harm, following a four-day trial at Manchester Crown Court. On 25 June 2025, police responded to reports of males arguing on an estate in Manchester, with one possessing a knife. The… Read more »