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Philip Grundy Retires
1st September 2026

Philip Grundy Retires

The members and staff of St John’s Buildings wish Philip Grundy a very happy retirement after 46 years at the independent Bar. A member...

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Finalist in three categories in the Family Law Awards 2026
26th August 2026

Finalist in three categories in the Family Law Awards 2026

We are delighted to have been shortlisted as finalists in three categories in the LexisNexis Family Law Awards 2026. St John's Buildings have been...

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Hillsborough Law – Public Office [Accountability] Bill
26th August 2026

Hillsborough Law – Public Office [Accountability] Bill

Aliyah Hussain and Ross McQuillan-Johnson recently presented a seminar to Trafford Council (and their healthcare professionals) on inquests and the Public Office (Accountability) Bill,...

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‘Officer A’ West Yorkshire Police
21st August 2026

‘Officer A’ West Yorkshire Police

Richard Orme, instructed by Paul Reddy of Gorvins Solicitors, this week successfully represented a West Yorkshire Police Officer at a Misconduct Hearing at West...

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Bias and Recusal: A Practical Guide for Family Practitioners
17th August 2026

Bias and Recusal: A Practical Guide for Family Practitioners

Shaun Spencer KC and Úna Graham have written an article entitled: Bias and Recusal: A Practical Guide for Family Practitioners, which has been published...

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Mark Thomas interviewed on BBC Radio Nottingham
13th August 2026

Mark Thomas interviewed on BBC Radio Nottingham

Criminal barrister Mark Thomas was interviewed on BBC Radio Nottingham yesterday. Mark was talking about the early release of prisoners under the Sentencing Act...

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Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026 Shortlist
13th August 2026

Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026 Shortlist

We are proud to announce that St John’s Buildings has been shortlisted in the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026 as Regional Set of the...

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Richard Orme secures acquittal of a young mother
7th August 2026

Richard Orme secures acquittal of a young mother

Richard Orme, instructed by Correna Platt of Stephensons Solicitors, secured the acquittal of a young mother with ADHD in relation to an allegation of...

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Welcome Clarkson Baptiste
3rd August 2026

Welcome Clarkson Baptiste

We are delighted to welcome Clarkson Baptiste to Chambers. Clarkson represents clients of all backgrounds across the full spectrum of criminal work, having spent...

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R v Christopher Wright & Karl Schwalbe
29th July 2026

R v Christopher Wright & Karl Schwalbe

Gordon Stables and Katherine White, led by Peter Moulson KC, prosecuted Christopher Wright, a farmer who shot and dismembered his lodger, and his lifelong...

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R v AO [2026]
29th July 2026

R v AO [2026]

At Mold Crown Court Dylan Wagg defended and secured the acquittal of a man charged with sexual assault which the prosecution said was captured...

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Employment Newsletter
28th July 2026

Employment Newsletter

We are delighted to launch the first issue of the St John’s Buildings Employment Newsletter, which we hope will be of interest to all...

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