News

We are pleased to share the first issue of the St John's Buildings Commercial Newsletter. In this issue, we have articles from three experienced...

This week, Richard Orme, instructed by Lisa Paton of Reeds Solicitors, secured the acquittal of a defendant on all eight counts following trial. The...

Harriet Jones acted for the mother in Re P (Children) (Fact-Finding – Private Law) [2026] EWFC 269 (B). The case involved allegations from the...

Henry Vanderpump, instructed by Laura Murphy at Farleys Solicitors, successfully defeated a last-minute application to rely on surveillance footage and secured judgment for £119,000...

Mark Thomas has written a case summary of R v Hodge & Ors [2026] EWCA Crim 1181. The case represents another Court of Appeal...

Timothy Shortt has written an article for Family Law Journal published in their September 2026 issue, titled: Crossing Hadrian's Wall: Enforcement of Children Orders....

Curtis Dunkley successfully prosecuted a drink driving case involving a death before Harrogate Magistrates' Court, resulting in the defendant receiving a community order, a...

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...

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...

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,...

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

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