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For the tenth consecutive year, St John's Buildings has been nominated for Chambers of the Year at the prestigious Manchester Legal Awards.

St John’s Buildings are sorry to announce the untimely death of Siraj Ahmed. Siraj was a highly respected and much loved member of Chambers and an exceptional husband, father and barrister.

The tactical deployment of Fundamental Dishonesty in a multi-million pound PI case - Andrew Lawson writes about a recent case.

Christopher Moss has written an article regarding the problem that Japanese knotweed poses to Local Authorities, Housing Trusts and other large land owners.

Gordon Stables prosecuted Niall Mason, a footballer who plays for Doncaster Rovers. Mason admitted a charge of sexual assault.

The Manchester Law and Technology Initiative (LaTI) of which St John's Buildings is a member, is listed in an article on Legal Geek.

Kevin McNerney successfully represented a dentist at an interim relief application at Bury St Edmunds Employment Tribunal. 

Kevin McNerney successfully represented a dentist at an interim relief application at Bury St Edmunds Employment Tribunal. 

We’re delighted to announce that Kate Riekstina has accepted an invitation to join St John’s Buildings after completing her pupillage.

We are delighted to announce that Lorraine Cavanagh has been appointed Queen’s Counsel in the new Silk appointments announced by the Lord Chancellor.

Laura Marshall prosecuted a man who was given an extra seven-year prison sentence after writing to a judge and threatening to kill him.

Ben Lawrence prosecuted a man who was accused of sexual offences against four victims over more than two decades.