Today marks the very important World Mental Health Day. The theme of the day is ‘Make mental health and wellbeing for all a global priority‘. We encourage everyone to watch out for each other in what has become an unusual time for us all. We are fortunate to have many supporting organisations in the UK… Read more »
Members of the Criminal Bar Association have voted to accept a Government proposal on the AGFS legal aid fee structure for criminal cases. Following lengthy negotiations between the Criminal Bar Association (CBA), the Government and Ministry of Justice an improved offer was put forward benefiting both the CBA members and criminal solicitors. In a further… Read more »
We are proud to announce that Kane Simons a member of the Personal Injury team at 18 St John Street Chambers, has published an important guide to the law on the hot topic of the regulation of e-bikes and e-scooters. The law regarding electric scooters and electric bikes is often misunderstood. Kane’s book, ‘A Practical… Read more »
The Legal 500 have revealed their latest professional rankings, highlighting the UK’s most impressive barristers and chambers. 18 St John Street is delighted to feature in the directory with a record number of rankings across several areas of law, emphasising our strength in depth. We are particularly proud to once again be ranked as a Tier… Read more »
The members of 18 St John Street chambers are delighted to announce that Yasmin Kauser has joined the expanding Family Department. Yasmin has a wealth of experience across all areas of family law having been called to the bar in 1999. She has built up an enviable practice acting for parents and children in the most… Read more »
18 St John Street’s Front of House Beth Jefferson, is running the 2022 London Marathon this Sunday in aid of Anthony Nolan. Beth shares her experience so far: ‘ I cannot believe it is finally the week of the London Marathon! Ever since I found out I was running for Anthony Nolan back in November… Read more »
We are delighted to announce that 18 St John Street has further enhanced its reputation as a leading Barristers’ Chambers with another strong showing in the latest edition of “The Legal 500”. The 2023 rankings for “The Legal 500 directory” have been announced. The latest edition sees several members of 18 St John Street improve on or consolidate… Read more »
The barristers at 18 St John Street are thrilled to announce that Ben Donaldson has accepted his invitation to join chambers in the Family Department, following the successful completion of his pupillage. Ben Donaldson Ben undertook pupillage supervised by Rehana Begum. Ben has observed and actively assisted junior and leading counsel across a broad and… Read more »
All of us at 18 St John Street Chambers are deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our Queen has, for a lifetime, inspired our country, the Commonwealth and the entire world. The Queen will be remembered as one of the most important and influential monarchs of all time but also… Read more »
The barristers at 18 St John Street are delighted to announce that Niamh McGinty and Zara Nawaz have accepted invitations to join Chambers, following the successful completion of their pupillages. Zara joins the family department and Niamh joins the criminal department. Zara’s pupillage was under the supervision of Fergal Allen. In addition, she has spent… Read more »
The members of 18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Betsy Hindle has joined our expanding Criminal Department. Betsy defends and prosecutes in all areas of criminal law with an emphasis on sexual offences, drugs, violence, fraud, firearms and cases involving controlling and coercive behaviour. Betsy joins from Central Chambers where she completed… Read more »