18 St John Street Chambers is pleased to announce that Rupert Davies has been appointed as a Part-Time Judge of the First-Tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber). Rupert joins Richard Chapman KC, Jennifer Newstead Taylor and Dr Christopher McNall in sitting in the First-Tier Tribunal (Tax Chamber), the largest number of appointments of any chambers. Dr Christopher… Read more »
We are proud to announce that 18 St John Street Chambers has been shortlisted for the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2024. Our category is the award for best regional Chambers in the country, with the winner being crowned “Set Outside of London”. Ten sets of Chambers have been included on the shortlist, of which four… Read more »
Represented by 18 St John Street’s Siobhan Grey KC, Richard Vardon and Rachel Faux, two 16-year old defendants were acquitted following a nine-week trial at Manchester Crown Court relating to the murder of a 16-year old boy. One defendant was convicted of murder and three others of manslaughter arising from the incident. Siobhan Grey KC,… Read more »
The members of 18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Helen McIvor has joined the expanding Family Department. Helen’s practice will focus on care proceedings where she will represent all parties as well as private law children. Helen returns to the bar after a period of raising her three sons, bringing with her several… Read more »
Oliver Caplan, head of 18 St John Street’s Business and Property Department, has article published on Lexis®Psl – Definition Of ‘Unregistered Company’ Under Section 220(1) Of The Insolvency Act 1986 (East Riding Of Yorkshire Council V Kmg) [2024] EWHC 1069 (Ch) Restructuring & Insolvency analysis: This case concerned a petition pursuant to sections 220 and… Read more »
Elisabeth Tythcott and David Hoffman were delighted to be invited to speak at Manchester STEP’s AGM on Tuesday evening. Speaking at Mills & Reeve’s splendid offices, Richard Chapman KC introduced the pair who provided the members of STEP with a seminar on how respective parties approach litigation in contentious probate cases, considering various issues with… Read more »
18 St John Street has put together a crack team of athletes and first-timers to take on this year’s Great Manchester Run and raise funds for two important charities. The event takes place on 26th May 2024. Over the last few weeks, several barristers and staff members from 18 St John Street Chambers have been… Read more »
We are delighted to announce that Elahe Youshani has been appointed to the Football Association’s Anti-Discrimination Panel. The FA has established a specific Anti-Discrimination Panel which forms part of the Judicial Panel. It will hear cases concerning FA Rule E3.2 (Aggravated Breaches) and/or FA Rule E4 (Victimisation). The Anti-Discrimination Panel will deal with cases relating… Read more »
Seasoned runner and Family Department member Yvonne Healing is seeking to add another pair of international race events to her personal collection, starting this weekend with the Madrid Half-Marathon and culminating with the New York Marathon on 3 November. In recent years, Yvonne has graced marathons in London, Paris, Florence and Helsinki – to name… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the ‘Barristers’ Chambers of the Year’ award at the upcoming Manchester Legal Awards 2024. Manchester continues to attract many of the UK’s leading law firms, barristers and solicitors all combining to ensure Manchester remains one of the strongest legal communities… Read more »
Olivia Edwards spoke this week at an outreach event for Manchester University and 6th form students from Chadderton. The event is arranged by the diversity lead Judges at the Manchester Civil Justice Centre and works as a bridge for local Students to legal professionals and the Judiciary. The event was attended by the new Lady Chief Justice… Read more »