CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE CASE UPDATE OCTOBER 2022 – Whilst the paucity of reported cases over the summer and early autumn nearly persuaded me to defer my update, I found three cases worthy of my attention. Watts v North Bristol NHS Trust [2022] EWHC 2048 (QB) (Bourne J) was an appeal in an informed consent case arising… Read more »
It is with deep regret that we must inform you that Paul Dockery sadly passed away at 5.30am this morning. Paul suffered a massive stroke last week and despite a brave battle he remained in a coma until his passing this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with his children Daniel and Sinead as well as his… Read more »
18 St John Street Chambers’ Anna White represented the mother of a 13-year-old girl at risk of suicide and in the care of one of the largest councils in the country. The girl had been placed in hospital for three months and, due to a lack of suitable alternative placements, a High Court Judge has sanctioned… Read more »
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 »