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JUDGMENT HANDED DOWN IN HIGH COURT APPLICATION TO DISPENSE WITH SERVICE ON A PARENT IN FAMILY PROCEEDINGS

Fergal Allen and Janice Wills, members of 18 St John Street’s Family Department, appeared in the High Court recently in a case which concerned the principles to be applied when determining an application to dispense with service on a parent in family proceedings. Fergal Allen appeared for the applicant and Janice Wills for the child in the High Court before… Read more »

MEMBERS OF 18 ST JOHN STREET FEATURE IN NEW CHAMBERS AND PARTNERS RANKINGS

18 St John Street is delighted to announce that several members of chambers have been ranked as leading barristers in the 2021 edition of the prestigious Chambers and Partners directory. The 2021 rankings were published on Thursday. This latest edition sees several members of chambers retain their rankings from previous years, along with new additions to the… Read more »

OLIVIA EDWARDS JOINS 18 ST JOHN STREET CHAMBERS

18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Olivia Edwards has joined the Family Department. Olivia’s current practice involves representation of Local Authorities, parents and Guardians in public and private law family cases. She also has expertise in (FGM) female genital mutilation proceedings, forced marriage applications, secure Orders, DOLS and Inherent Jurisdiction matters…. Read more »

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY 2020

The Wellbeing Team at 18 St John Street recently contacted both staff and members of chambers alike to remind them that they remain committed to providing support and practical assistance where needed. As today (10th October) is World Mental Health Day 2020, we also wanted to remind followers and contacts of the channels available for… Read more »

NEIL RONAN SECURES ACQUITTAL IN MURDER TRIAL

Neil Ronan, as junior counsel, secured an acquittal at Bradford Crown Court this week for a 20 year old charged with Murder and Conspiracy to Rob. Led by Jo Sidhu QC, the four week trial involved five defendants – the first such multi-handed case to be heard since the Covid-19 lockdown. Neil was instructed and… Read more »

SUCCESS FOR CHRISTOPHER MCNALL IN HIGH COURT FARMING CASE

Christopher McNall appeared for the successful petitioner in Williams -v- Williams, a case about the transfer of farms in the context of a long-standing family farming business. A copy of the judgment can be read here: Williams -v- Williams. Christopher McNall is the only barrister in the North of England recommended for work in Agricultural Law… Read more »

18 ST JOHN STREET INVITE APPLICATIONS FOR TENANCY

18 St John Street Chambers are actively inviting applications from established practitioners due to our extremely busy and increasing workload. We are keen to attract established practitioners across all our departments.  Applications will be treated in strictest confidence and should be addressed to the Chambers Manager. Enquiries can be made in confidence to the Head of Recruitment… Read more »

RACHEL SHENTON SECURES MURDER ACQUITTAL

After a four week trial at Manchester Crown Court, Miss Rachel Shenton and Rossano Scamardella QC secured the acquittal of RK, accused of Murder. RK, who was accused of involvement in a two-handed knife attack in the early hours of the morning on a residential street in Oldham, was cleared of both murder and manslaughter…. Read more »

THE LEGAL 500: 2021 – 18 ST JOHN STREET SOCIAL HOUSING LAW

The Legal 500 have revealed their 2021 professional rankings which highlight the UK’s most impressive barristers and chambers. 18 St John Street is proud to announce that several members of chambers have been included in the 2021 edition across a number of different practice areas with Oliver Caplan being recommended for his work in Social Housing law…… Read more »

THE LEGAL 500: 2021 – 18 ST JOHN STREET AGRICULTURAL LAW

The Legal 500 have revealed their 2021 professional rankings which highlight the UK’s most impressive barristers and chambers. 18 St John Street is proud to announce that several members of chambers have been included in the 2021 edition across a number of different practice areas. Christopher McNall is the only barrister in the North of England recommended for work… Read more »

THE LEGAL 500: 2021 – 18 ST JOHN STREET CRIMINAL LAW

The Legal 500 have revealed their 2021 professional rankings which highlight the UK’s most impressive barristers and chambers. 18 St John Street is proud to announce that several members of chambers have been included in the 2021 edition across a number of different practice areas, including Crime… According to the new edition of the guide, 18 St… Read more »