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 »
18 St John Street Chambers has been shortlisted for an Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity award at the upcoming Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026 Awards season is almost upon us and we are very proud to have been shortlisted at the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards in the category ‘Diverse and Inclusive Set of the… Read more »
We are delighted to announce that Gabriella Cutts and Scarlett Wilson have accepted invitations to join 18 St John Street Chambers as full tenants, following the successful completion of their pupillages. Gabriella’s pupillage was completed under the supervision of John Vickery and she joins the Business & Property Department. Scarlett completed her pupillage under the… Read more »
Megan Edwards appeared at the Criminal Court of Appeal in July 2026, securing a reduced and suspended sentence for an Armed Forces veteran of previous good character. Megan Edwards appeared for the Appellant, who was sentenced to 27 months immediate custody in April of this year for a single offence of Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily… Read more »