07 January 2026
Supporting Become in 2026
Following a vote by barristers and staff, we have chosen to support Become as our chosen charity for 2026. Become supports children and young people in care and after leaving care.
News
06 January 2026
Pro Bono Connect awards us Engagement Recognition Award
Pro Bono Connect has given us a bronze engagement recognition award celebrating our barristers' commitment to the Pro Bono Connect scheme and its clients during 2025. Only 3 chambers appeared in the list of winners.
05 January 2026
Applications for pupillage with us to start in 2027 have now opened
Applications to start pupillage with us in September 2027 are open. We are offering 12- month pupillage to up to 2 successful candidates. The deadline for submitting your application is Thursday 22 January. Successful applicants will be contacted late March/April 2026 with a date and time for interview.
15 December 2025
Our availability over the festive season
Season's Greetings and Happy 2026. During the festive period we will be working reduced hours.
08 December 2025
Rebecca Handcock represents local authority at Article 2 jury inquest into death of 22-year-old woman
Rebecca Handcock acted for a local authority in an Article 2 inquest before a jury concerning the death of a young woman. The local authority's social workers had assessed the young woman for detention under the Mental Health Act. However, she absconded and was fatally electrocuted.
19 November 2025
Genevieve Screeche-Powell leading Andrew Burrell defend successful local authority in Court of Appeal ‘intentional homelessness’ challenge
Genevieve Screeche-Powell and Andrew Burrell acted for a local authority to successfully resist a second appeal in a homelessness challenge on its behalf. The Court of Appeal had to consider the role of causation in the meaning of being “homeless intentionally” under section 191(1) of the Housing Act 1996.
07 November 2025
Pro Bono Week profile: Ryan Anderson
Ryan Anderson has a broad practice covering employment, civil and housing law. He represents businesses, individuals, and local authorities. In celebration of Pro Bono Week, he discusses a couple of his pro bono employment law cases.
06 November 2025
Pro Bono week profile: Francis Hoar
Francis Hoar specialises in public and election law. His practice also covers Court of Protection, employment, commercial and property law proceedings. In celebration of Pro Bono Week, Francis discusses acting pro bono for a client via direct access in the Court of Appeal.