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St John’s Buildings is delighted that 46 barristers across 11 practice areas have been ranked by the Legal 500 2018 – one of the highest for any set without a London presence. Our clerking teams also were also highly praised for being ‘always helpful, proactive and responsive’.

Ben Lawrence prosecuted a man who was found guilty of raping and assaulting two young girls.

David James represented a Property Management and Lettings Company at the Inquest into the death of a boy who had fallen through the roof of a building.

David James represented a young driver acquitted after trial of causing the death of a pedestrian by careless driving.

We are delighted to let you know that our million metre non-stop rowing challenge has now raised over £5,000 for The Christie.

We are delighted to announce that Timothy Brennand has been appointed as the new Senior Coroner for Lincolnshire and will take up his role in early November 2018.

We are delighted to announce that six new barristers are joining chambers on successful completion of their pupillage. All have been approved by the Board, and have been offered and accepted tenancy.

David Pojur has acted in an important case concerning the urgent closure of a care home. The issue as to whether the legal test of serious risk to life, health and well being is sufficiently clear and properly applied is being examined.

Following Lee v Ashers Baking Co & Others in the Supreme Court, Kevin McNerney explores some issues around the judgment.

Ben Lawrence led Laura Nash in prosecuting seven men who received prison sentences after committing almost 30 burglaries in nine months.

David Pojur succeeded in having the prosecution against an international bakery dismissed.

Congratulations to all the members and staff from St John’s Buildings who took part in a million metre non-stop indoor rowing challenge over 48 hours in aid of The Christie.