Sarah Wait considers some important urgent and non urgent changes to the CPR, including extensions of time and statements of truth. Amidst the changes we are all making to the way we work during these challenging times,…
> Read More ALL ARTICLESA letter from our Head of Chambers, Richard Chapman QC. We are here for you. Dear All, I hope you, your colleagues and your families are well. These are extraordinary times. There is a simple message which…
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> Read More ALL ARTICLESSarah Wait considers some important urgent and non urgent changes to the CPR, including extensions of time and statements of truth. Amidst the…
Stephen Killalea QC and Kane Simons recently had the High Court approve the multi-million pound settlement of a brain injury case. Stephen Killalea…
A letter from our Head of Chambers, Richard Chapman QC. We are here for you. Dear All, I hope you, your colleagues and…
Christopher McNall shares a newsletter received today from the Agricultural Law Association. "The Agricultural Law Association has today issued a newsletter with helpful…
At 18 St John Street Chambers we intend to continue to provide the full range of advisory and advocacy services during the Coronavirus…
Michael Brady was officially appointed Queen's Counsel on 16th March 2020. 18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to confirm that Michael Brady…
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Arron Thomas has joined the Family Department. Arron has developed a strong reputation…
Victoria Roberts led by Charles Hale QC appeared in an appeal against the decision of Mr Justice Williams to pronounce a decree nisi of nullity…
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Victoria Roberts has joined the Business and Property department. Victoria has wide-ranging expertise in Chancery…
Chambers are delighted to announce that Lucy Coulson has been appointed to the Attorney General's Regional Civil Panel C to undertake cases as instructed…
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Michael Brady has been appointed Queen’s Counsel. It has been announced today that,…
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Paul Treble has joined the Criminal Department. Paul joined Chambers in January 2020.…
Christopher McNall secures permission to appeal from the Court of Appeal to the Supreme Court. A three judge panel of the Supreme Court,…
Due to our extremely busy and increasing workload, 18 St John Street Chambers are actively recruiting established practitioners across all departments. For more…
In an interview with Lexis Nexis, Christopher McNall discusses his recent important Agricultural Property case against HMRC and the practical implications arising. This…
Our December 2019 edition of the 'Inside 18' Newsletter, has now been published. PERSONAL INJURY UPDATE - Evidential Issues Relating to Witnesses (Part…
Chambers are delighted to announce the appointment of District Judge David Mackley. Everyone at 18 St John Street would like to offer the…
Chambers are delighted to announce the appointment of His Honour Judge Andrew Moore to the Circuit Bench. We offer our warmest congratulations…
Christopher McNall has secured a win for the taxpayer against HMRC in a recent important agricultural property case. In Executors of Thomas Gill…
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Bethany Wilson has joined the Civil Department. Bethany joined Chambers in October 2019.…
18 St John Street is delighted to announce that several members of chambers have been ranked as leading barristers in the 2020 edition…
The Legal 500 have revealed their latest professional rankings which highlight the UK’s most impressive barristers and chambers. 18 St John Street is proud to…
The Legal 500 have revealed their latest professional rankings which highlight the UK’s most impressive barristers and chambers. 18 St John Street is proud to…
The Legal 500 have revealed their latest professional rankings which highlight the UK's most impressive barristers and chambers. 18 St John Street is proud to…
The Legal 500 have revealed their latest professional rankings which highlight the UK's most impressive barristers and chambers. 18 St John Street is proud to…
18 St John Street is delighted to announce that Peter Glenser QC has accepted an invitation to join Chambers as a door tenant. Peter’s…
18 St John Street Chambers has further strengthened its Family Team as it welcomes John Chukwuemeka as a new member from 1st October…
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to congratulate Rex Howling QC on his appointment as a Family Recorder, assigned to the South-Eastern Circuit.…
Chambers are delighted to announce that Verity Quaite has accepted an invitation to join the Criminal Department following the successful completion of her…
We are delighted to welcome Hannah Phoenix back to Chambers following her recent sabbatical. Hannah joined Chambers in September 2017, having successfully completed…
Christopher McNall recently acted as the judge in a series of mock civil hearings, recorded at Grays Inn, for the ICSL's innovative new…
Our July 2019 edition of the 'Inside 18' Newsletter, has now been published. PERSONAL INJURY UPDATE - Evidential Issues Relating to Witnesses. In…
Nicola Carroll secures a conviction against a care worker for the ill-treatment of a 91 year old care home resident. The Defendant, who…
Colin Buckle successfully prosecuted a male following a series of violent assaults on his partners. 'Thug jailed for attacks on partner' The defendant,…
Michael Brady defended a woman who forced children to eat homemade chilli sauce and whose co-accused was a prison officer who threatened to…
Christopher McNall recently dealt with a case which raises some 'interesting and difficult questions in relation to the law of wills'. A will…
JACK HARRISON considers issues and admissibility of covert recordings within family proceedings. Covert Recordings in Family Law Covert Recordings are a hot-topic within…
We are delighted to announce that A Practical Guide to Agricultural Law and Tenancies has been published by Christopher McNall and is now available. A…
18 St John Street's Danish Ameen is to speak at a seminar for Child Concern in June on the topic of Forced Marriage…
18 St John Street's Samantha Birtles is to speak at a seminar for Child Concern this week regarding recently reported decisions on key issues within…
18 St John Street pupil barrister Verity Quaite is currently a member and the Treasurer of the national committee of Young Legal Aid Lawyers…
18 St John Street Chambers are co-hosting a complimentary Breakfast Seminar for practitioners with particular interest in claims involving serious injury and clinical…
Our May 2019 edition of the 'Inside 18' Newsletter, has now been published. PERSONAL INJURY UPDATE - EXCEPTIONAL CIRCUMSTANCES Lucy Coulson considers the…
18 St John Street Chambers is proud to sponsor a seminar on 23 May 2019 entitled 'Brexit and Litigation: The Nuts and Bolts…
Our current pupils, Emma Woods and Verity Quaite, share their top tips for a successful pupillage interview experience. So, you’ve been invited to…
Our April 2019 edition of the ‘Inside 18’ Newsletter, has now been published. BUNDLE BURDENS As of 6th April 2019, the following changes…
With Mother's Day approaching, 18 St John Street's Farah Ahmed looks at her own experiences of juggling motherhood and a career at the…
Richard Chapman QC of 18 St John Street was among the eight new Manchester QC's to attend a 'bowing in' ceremony this morning…
18 St John Street Family Department member Stephen J Murray looks at the issue: One spouse's wealth is tied up in a…
18 St John Street Family Department member Stephen J Murray asks "How is the court to approach a case where there are both matrimonial…
Richard Chapman has officially been appointed Queen’s Counsel in a ceremony before the Lord Chancellor in London today (Monday 11th March). Lord Chancellor…
18 St John Street Family Department member Fiona Holloran takes a look at the complex issue of disclosure in family proceedings. Disclosure in…
Suing unnamed defendants is still possible despite Supreme Court reversal of Court of Appeal. Toby Sasse comments on Cameron v Hussain [2019] UKSC 6…
Our February 2019 edition of the 'Inside 18' Newsletter, has now been published. FIXED RECOVERABLE COSTS, PART 1: TIPS AND TRICKS FOR CLAIMANTS This…
18 St John Street are pleased to confirm that Nicola Carroll has been appointed to the Crown Prosecution Service Advocate Panel Rape and Serious…
18 St John Street are pleased to confirm that Daniel Calder has been appointed to the Crown Prosecution Service Advocate Panel Rape and Serious…
Christopher McNall has provided a guest article in the winter edition of Gateley Plc's Housebuilder Publication entitled The Agricultural Holdings Act 1986: What you…
Chambers are delighted to announce that Martine Swinscoe has accepted an invitation to join the Family Department. For further details or booking enquiries…
Zoe Dawson successfully defends client in 8 week RSPCA trial. Zoe's client, alongside 6 co-defendants, faced 15 charges under the Animal Welfare Act,…
Lewis Bretts secured a six year ban for the boss of a mobility equipment company after he was found to have been continuing…
Joshua Bowker from 18 St John Street Chambers successfully prosecuted a possessive boyfriend who inflicted physical and psychological abuse upon his victim. The…
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Sandra Pope has been appointed as a Fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal,…
On 13 February 2019, Young Legal Aid Lawyers and 18 St John Street present a free seminar on Mental Health, Wellbeing and the…
18 St John Street are pleased to confirm that Claire Brocklebank has been appointed to the Crown Prosecution Service Specialist Fraud Panel. Claire has been appointed…
18 St John Street Chambers are delighted to announce that Richard Chapman has been appointed Queen’s Counsel. It has been announced today that,…
18 St John Street are pleased to confirm that Claire Brocklebank and Zoe Dawson have been appointed as Level 2 advocates on the CPS General Crime list.…
This year, once again, in lieu of sending corporate Christmas cards, members and staff at 18 St John Street have made donations to…
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR OPENING TIMES Chambers closes at 12 noon on Friday 21st December and will be open over the festive period…
18 St John Street's Family Team welcomed clients and friends to their Christmas event on Friday night to start the festive season in some…
Colin Buckle defended an ex-postman who avoided immediate custody for dumping junk mail in order to get rounds done more quickly, the Manchester…
Chambers are delighted to announce that Farah Ahmed has accepted an invitation to join the Family Department. For further details or booking enquiries…
18 St John Street is delighted to have been named as a leading set in the latest edition of The Legal 500, with…
Chambers are delighted to announce that Anna White has accepted an invitation to join the Family Department. For further details or booking enquiries…
As this week is Stress Awareness Week, Yvonne Healing takes a look at some simple ways to promote and maintain personal wellbeing in…
Our October 2018 edition of the 'Inside 18' Newsletter, has now been published. MIB AS AN EMANATION OF THE STATE MUST COMPENSATE FOR…
Wild v Wild [2018] EWHC 2197 (Ch), [2018] All ER (D) 04 (Sep) David Hoffman successfully appeared for the Defendants at this recent…
On Sunday, following an arduous 8 hours in the saddle, our fees clerk Stuart successfully completed his British Red Cross cycling challenge. His…
Stuart Howard-Cofield from 18 St John Street’s administration team is going the extra mile (or extra few hundred miles!) for the British Red…
18 St John Street is a large, Manchester based, multi-practice chambers. Our dynamic civil and personal injury team acts in cases covering the…
Our July 2018 edition of the 'Inside 18' Newsletter, has now been published. FIXED COSTS, PART 36 AND LATE ACCEPTANCE OF A CLAIMANT’S…
Barbara Coombes, 63, was a woman of good character who killed her father with a spade and buried his body in the garden.…
In Nesbit Law Group LLP v Acasta European Insurance Co Ltd [2018] EWCA Civ 268, Richard Chapman appeared in the Court of Appeal…
Privacy Notice We have updated our Privacy Notice in accordance with the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations ('GDPR'). Click Here to view our…
“I am running the 2018 Great Manchester Run to raise much-needed funds for the charity 'Family Holiday Association', the only national charity dedicated…
Lewis Bretts comments on the ICO’s Guidance on the ‘right to be informed’ under the GDPR. Finally! Some much needed detailed guidance…
Chambers are delighted to announce that Jennifer Newstead Taylor, Rupert Davies, Oliver Caplan and Lewis Bretts have been appointed to the Attorney General's…
Chambers are delighted to announce that Nicola Carroll has accepted an invitation to join the Criminal Department. Miss Carroll joins our team on…
The members of the Criminal Department of 18 St. John Street support the stance suggested by the Criminal Bar Association which means that,…
Our March 2018 edition of the 'Inside 18' Newsletter, has now been published. VICARIOUS LIABILITY - KEEP ON KEEPING ON Toby Sasse provides…
Our February 2018 edition of the 'Inside 18' Newsletter, has now been published. Ian Huffer provides his Personal Injury Law update. This month…
Chambers are delighted to announce that Kate Donohue has accepted an invitation to join the Family Department. For further details or booking enquiries…
Our November 2017 edition of the 'Inside 18' Newsletter, has now been published Ian Huffer provides his Personal Injury Law update. This month…
Chambers are delighted to announce that Angela Bennett has accepted an invitation to join the Family Department. For further details or booking enquiries…
Practical Law December 2017 has published an article by Christopher McNall in which he looks at where diversification could jeopardise a tenant's status under the…
