Our mini-pupillage programme is currently open for applications. We hope by offering these opportunities to widen the pool of people who gain an insight into the working life of a barrister. The deadline for applications is 11.59pm on Monday 30 June.
Tony Harrop-Griffiths represented the local authority in an appeal before the Vice President of the Court of Protection against a decision that CT, a 55-year-old man, lacked capacity to make decisions about residence and care.
The local authority was supporting the appeal which was brought by Official Solicitor. Mental health charity Mind was an intervenor in the proceedings.
We are pleased that Action for Children continues to be our chosen charity to support in 2025. Action for Children protects and supports children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives.
Christine Cooper has been appointed a nominated judge of the Court of Protection. From this week, Christine will sit as a tier 1 judge hearing district judge level cases.
Joshua Swirsky is leaving chambers following his appointment as a full-time circuit judge. He takes up his role this month and will sit at Lewes Crown Court. Joshua was called to the Bar in 1987 and joined Field Court Chambers in 1988.
Francis Hoar represented the local authority in its successful application for an interim injunction against persons unknown. The injunction seeks to prevent dangerous ‘car cruising’ or ‘meets’ within its borough and has a power of arrest attached to it.
We welcome applications from barristers with expertise in our core practice areas: Business, Employment, Family, Housing, Property, Public law & Court of Protection. Almost 50% of our members have at least 1 ranking in either Chambers and Partners or Legal 500, or in both. We are ranked as a set for our housing, children law and for our Court of Protection and community care practices.
Harrison Engler joined us as a tenant in September 2024 after successfully completing pupillage. He has a mixed practice in civil, family, housing, employment and public law. In celebration of Pro Bono Week, he discusses one of his pro bono cases from the past year.