18 St John Street’s Kane Simons has provided expert analysis on the topic of e-scooters for Lexis Nexis. His recent article briefly examines the legal framework governing e-scooter use in England and Wales. Link to Lexis Nexis article: https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/news/pi-claims-involving-e-scooters-liability-insurance-the-uncertain-future-of-regulation-o-brien-v How are current UK laws addressing the distinction between private and rental e-scooter use and what… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers are pleased to announce that Elahe Youshani has been appointed as a member of The Football Association (FA)’s Judicial Panel. The appointment is for a period of three years, starting from 1 July 2025. The FA is the governing body for football in England. In the event of a breach… Read more »
Barrister James Miller features in the latest edition of The Messenger, the Manchester Law Society‘s monthly newsletter, with a message to all aspiring lawyers. In his article, James details his journey to the Bar from his ‘could try harder’ days at school in the nineties, through to university and his initial stint as a solicitor…. Read more »
Daniele Scanio provides commentary on the Supreme Court Judgment in Standish v Standish and the question of “When does non-matrimonial property become matrimonial property in the context of financial remedy proceedings, and how should the sharing principle be applied to such property?” Standish v Standish [2025] UKSC 26: sharing and matrimonialisation It has taken almost… Read more »
Christopher Lothian-Field has successfully secured a £100,000 settlement for a Claimant who suffered life-altering injuries in a road traffic accident, including nerve damage and unilateral deafness. Following the finalisation of medical evidence, Christopher drafted a detailed Schedule of Loss, incorporating a sophisticated claim for surgically implanted Bone Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA) and provision for associated lifelong surgical interventions. Settlement… Read more »
We’re delighted to have been named Barristers’ Chambers of the Year at the Manchester Law Society‘s Manchester Legal Awards 2025! The Manchester Legal Awards brings together the region’s legal community to celebrate exceptional talent, hard work and achievement across all areas of law. We are very proud to have received this award in recognition of… Read more »
Verity Quaite recently represented a defendant who was acquitted after trial in the Youth Court. The defendant, a young man with significant vulnerabilities, had been accused of multiple rapes. This case demanded a meticulous and sensitive approach from all involved. The presence of multiple parties with complex communication needs, each supported by intermediaries, meant that every… Read more »
Gemma McGungle (Gemma Goff) – 12 May 1987 to 25 June 2025. Chambers is sad to announce that Gemma McGungle passed away on 25 June 2025. Gemma joined Chambers as a pupil in 2011 and then went on to build her practice in personal injury, clinical negligence, and costs. Gemma was a force of nature… Read more »
Fiona Holloran, led by Prof Jo Delahunty KC, appeared recently in the case of A LA v X and Y and Others. A total of 5 judgments were published, attracting widespread press coverage due to the parents being a family barrister and a primary school teacher. The press were seeking to name the parents and… Read more »
Business & Property Barrister Dr Mike Wilkinson, instructed by Kerry Davies of Adcocks Solicitors acted for an estate recovering a family home and the principal asset of an estate from an adult son who claimed his parents had promised to give it to him when he was a young man. The adult son alleged that… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers are pleased to announced the promotions of Vaughn John to Deputy Senior Clerk (Family) and Olivia Aldred to Practice Manager (Crime). We wish them all the luck in their new roles!