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CHRISTOPHER LOTHIAN-FIELD ASSISTS DOCTOR IN AVOIDING ERASURE AT MEDICAL PRACTITIONERS TRIBUNAL SERVICE

Christopher Lothian-Field assisted a Doctor in avoiding erasure after admitting dishonesty at Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service hearing. Christopher Lothian-Field recently acted in a case before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) concerning a doctor who faced multiple counts of dishonesty arising from his initial registration on the GMC register. Following a five-day hearing, the tribunal… Read more »

ANDREW EVANS SUCCESSFULLY PROSECUTES DOUBLE GLAZING COWBOY WHO LEFT CUSTOMER THOUSANDS OUT OF POCKET THEN JETTED OFF TO USA WITH WIFE

Steven Wright was running Cheshire Windows Outlet despite being banned from being a director of businesses. The Cheshire Windows Outlet, run by married couple Steven and Louise Wright, advertised themselves as installing double glazing windows and doors. But the firm left Samuel Bardsley out of pocket after he paid thousands for new windows and doors… Read more »

Court of Appeal Success – East Riding of Yorkshire Council as Administrating Authority of the East Riding Pension Fund v KMG SICAV-SIF-GB Strategic Land Fund [2025] EWCA Civ 1137

18 St John Street’s Oliver Caplan successfully opposed the above appeal alongside Daniel Lightman KC of Serle Court. The appeal concerned a petition to wind up a liquidated sub-fund of an investment fund located in Luxembourg as an unregistered company for the purposes of sections 220 and 221 of the Insolvency Act 1986. Permission to… Read more »

EMILY WILSON STARTS HER SECOND SIX

18 St John Street Chambers is happy to announce that our second six Criminal Law pupil Emily Wilson is now accepting instructions. During her pupillage under the supervision of Mr Daniel Calder, Emily has been exposed to an extensive variety of criminal hearings and trials in both the Magistrates, Youth and Crown Court. Emily has… Read more »

WELCOME TO OUR NEW PUPILS 2025-26

The members of 18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to welcome two new pupils for 2025-26. Our new pupils are Scarlett Wilson – Criminal Law pupillage, under the supervision of Paul Treble and Gabriella Cutts – Business & Property Law pupillage, under the supervision of John Vickery. We wish you both a warm welcome… Read more »

MILLICENT NORTH JOINS 18 ST JOHN STREET CHAMBERS

The members of 18 St John Street are delighted to announce that Millicent North has accepted an invitation to join chambers, following the successful completion of her pupillage. Millicent North completed her pupillage under the supervision of Elahe Youshani. She welcomes instructions in personal injury and costs law. Prior to pupillage, Millicent completed her undergraduate education… Read more »

JONATHAN JACKSON APPOINTED DEPUTY DISTRICT JUDGE

Jonathan Jackson has been appointed as a Deputy District Judge to sit on the North Eastern Circuit in Civil and Family cases. Jonathan is a Family Law practitioner, practising in Private and Public law cases. He will continue to practise in Chambers whilst carrying out his part-time judicial work. For further information, please contact our… Read more »

18SJS SHORTLISTED FOR REGIONAL SET OF THE YEAR AT CHAMBERS UK BAR AWARDS

We are delighted to announce that 18 St John Street has been shortlisted by Chambers and Partners for the forthcoming Chambers UK Bar Awards 2025.  18SJS are shortlisted in the prestigious Regional Set of The Year category, with the winner to be crowned at the annual awards dinner on 13th November in London. Chambers and Partners state that: “To… Read more »

18SJS FAMILY DEPARTMENT SHORTLISTED FOR TOP AWARD

We are delighted to announce that 18 St John Street’s Family Department has been shortlisted for an award at the prestigious LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2025! We are very proud to be shortlisted for Family Law Regional Chambers of the Year in the upcoming LexisNexis Family Law Awards. The ceremony to announce this year’s winners takes place… Read more »

JONATHAN COSGROVE JOINS 18 ST JOHN STREET CHAMBERS

18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Jonathan Cosgrove has joined our Personal Injury and Costs Teams.  Jonathan was called to the Bar in 2015, having completed his pupillage at an international law firm, practising as an employed barrister for several years.  Jonathan is regularly instructed on employers’ liability, public liability, and… Read more »

GEORGIA KENNEDY-CURNOW JOINS 18 ST JOHN STREET CHAMBERS

The members of 18 St John Street are delighted to announce that Georgia Kennedy-Curnow has accepted an invitation to join chambers, following the successful completion of her pupillage. Georgia Kennedy-Curnow completed her pupillage under the supervision of Paul Treble. She welcomes instructions in criminal and employment law. Prior to pupillage, Georgia gained experience working as a… Read more »