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St John's Chambers
101 VICTORIA STREET
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BS1 6PU
England
St John's Chambers > The Legal 500 Rankings
Western Circuit > Agriculture Tier 1
St John’s Chambers is a ‘strong set with strength in depth‘ in relation to agricultural matters on the Western Circuit, with members representing landowners, estates, trustees, tenants, developers and local authorities, among other interested parties, in relation to a wide range of issues. James Pearce-Smith has extensive experience as a commercial litigator, including in cases involving farming partnerships and food production businesses. Alex Troup KC, who took silk in March 2023, is a ‘standout‘ barrister with a strong Bristol-based chancery practice that often involves agricultural elements. He recently appeared in Hughes v Pritchard in the Court of Appeal, a high-profile dispute concerning the validity of a deceased farmer’s will and a proprietary estoppel claim. Leslie Blohm KC, as was, is now a Senior Circuit Judge.2023 Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘St John’s Chambers’ clerks’ room is dynamic, efficient and especially helpful. In particular, Paul Bennett is always prompt to respond and incredibly helpful when there are any queries that need addressing urgently.’
‘St John’s Chambers’ clerking team is the most efficient and knowledgeable in Bristol. Paul Bennett in particular is excellent.’
‘Simon Lyons and Paul Bennett cannot be faulted, and the clerks generally are always friendly, helpful and accommodating and broadly speaking very quick to reply to enquiries and/or work schedules and diaries around to meet client needs.’
‘St John’s Chambers has proven its ability to take on a range of difficult and complex cases, both when it comes to expert advice and where representation is needed at a mediation or hearing.’
Work highlights
Western Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax Tier 1
St John’s Chambers’ ‘excellent‘ Chancery and probate team stands out on the Western Circuit, with members offering ‘a wide range of expertise‘. Clients benefit from John Dickinson’s former experience as a Chartered Accountant and his ‘fantastic eye for detail’, while Alex Troup KC recently acted in the high-profile Court of Appeal case of Hughes v Pritchard, which considered the validity of the deceased’s will on the grounds of testamentary capacity as well as a proprietary estoppel claim to a substantial plot of farmland. Christopher Jones is a highly regarded probate and trust specialist and has recently acted in contested will claims, disputes over the administration of trust funds, and several significant proprietary estoppel claims, while Oliver Wooding has broad experience, including in connection with the rectification of lifetime trusts and applications for the removal of executors, and Joss Knight appeared in Bracey v Curley, which considered the principles of will construction and the availability of rectification as a remedy.2023 Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘Simon Lyons is very cheerful and keen to assist.’
‘Simon Lyons is always very helpful and will always do all he can to help.’
‘St John’s Chambers has proven it can take on a range of difficult and complex cases, both when it comes to expert advice and where representation is needed at a mediation or hearing.’
‘St John’s is our go-to set for contentious trusts and probate work.’
‘St John’s has an excellent reputation for this type of work.’
‘Good at contentious trust and probate work.’
‘A good set of barristers and friendly clerks.’
‘A very good and efficient clerks room.’
Work highlights
Western Circuit > Commercial litigation Tier 1
St John’s Chambers’ ‘excellent‘ commercial team offers its expertise to both businesses and individuals in relation to a wide range of disputes. John Dickinson ‘deals with difficult cases with ease’, including those involving local authority procurement claims, breaches of contract, restraint of trade, and fraud. In Capital Green Recycling v Bird, James Pearce-Smith represented the defendants in a significant claim for damages for misrepresentation and breach of warranty, brought by the overseas purchaser of shares in a waste recycling company. Matthew O’Regan specialises in competition disputes, while Charlie Newington-Bridges regularly displays a ‘superb mastery of company-commercial disputes‘, focusing on shareholder and partnership disputes, commercial contract disputes, claims relation to directors, and financial litigation. He recently acted for the first respondent in the High Court case of Duneau v Klimt Invest SA, which concerned the winding up of a listed company on the just and equitable ground of loss of substratum. Natasha Dzameh is a ‘confident advocate‘ who represents a wide range of clients, including financial institutions, international corporations, and individuals.Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘Simon Lyons is very helpful and prompt.’
‘The clerks are commercial, practical and most importantly, quick. In particular, Simon Lyons, who is extremely helpful, Paul Nuttall, who is very efficient, and Rob Bocock who runs the team, are excellent. The clerks team at St Johns makes it easy to use this set.’
‘The clerks are extremely responsive, knowledgeable and commercial in their approach. Simon Lyons in particular stands out. He develops relationships with instructing solicitors and endeavours to understand matters in order to assist in the progression of the instruction.’
‘The go to set in the South West in terms of strength in depth at a junior level.’
‘Good strength in depth.’
‘A very strong set which could easily match London counsel.’
Work highlights
Western Circuit > Court of Protection and community care Tier 1
St John’s Chambers is a ‘go-to‘ set for Court of Protection work on the Western Circuit, with several members regularly receiving instructions from family members, the Official Solicitor, and local authorities, among others. Alex Troup KC is ‘a formidable advocate‘ and is ‘very able at explaining complex issues to lay people‘. His chancery practice frequently involves Court of Protection work, mainly relating to property and affairs. Oliver Wooding, always ‘able to build a good rapport with clients‘, is also experienced in mental capacity disputes, and again often handles matters concerning property and affairs.2023 Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘An excellent clerking service. The clerks are always happy to try and accommodate urgent matters. Elizabeth Champion, Paul Bennett, and Simon Lyons are particularly notable.’
‘An excellent set, a go-to set for Court of Protection work.’
‘Counsel are very knowledgeable and responsive.’
‘The clerks are very amendable, responsive, and keen to assist.’
Work highlights
Western Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence Tier 1
St John’s Chambers is one of the leading sets on the Western Circuit for public and private child law work. Christopher Sharp KC is instructed by parents, local authorities, and guardians in child protection cases involving catastrophic or fatal injuries. Abigail Bond, specialising in care proceedings involving learning disabled parents, heads the practice group in chambers.Leading Silks
2023 Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘Marcus Harding is a credit to the team; he always goes above and beyond.’
‘The clerking at St John’s is extremely effective. They are often able to deliver on listings and assist in fixing hearings up in a way that other chambers do not quite match. Luke Hodgson in particular is a standout.’
‘Elaine Jewell-Moore’s ability to find counsel availability or move diaries around is excellent. She is always willing to consider the client’s needs in terms of costs and seniority.’
‘Marcus Harding is in equal measures brilliant and dynamic. If something needs doing, Marcus will get it done!‘
‘St John’s Chambers offers a very good service and an impressive number of highly skilled barristers.’
‘St John’s Chambers has a large offering of experienced barristers covering all aspects of private children proceedings.’
‘St John’s Chambers is easily the best for Family Law in the South West. The clerks are very helpful and knowledgeable and counsel are always great.’
Western Circuit > Personal injury Tier 1
St John's Chambers is ‘an impressive set with a number of high-quality barristers’, praised by some as ‘the strongest set in the South West for claimant personal injury litigation’. Christopher Sharp KC handles medically and legally complex claims, often involving catastrophic brain and spinal injuries, for both claimants and defendants, while Andrew McLaughlin, a ‘tenacious advocate with vast experience’, represents insurers in high-value, multi-track claims. In Jenkinson v Robertson, Matthew White, ‘a master of fine detail’, represented a claimant in his appeal against an initial finding that he had been fundamentally dishonest in his claim following a road traffic accident. Jimmy Barber, ‘excellent at getting to the important issues in a case‘, specialises in claims involving accidents abroad, hearing loss, asthma, freezing injuries, and chronic pain, as well as in cases with complicating procedural issues.Leading Silks
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘Adam Marston and Hugh Maguire are quick, efficient, reliable, polite, and manage the members very well. Very dependable and trustworthy characters.’
‘The clerks are extremely helpful and responsive, particularly Adam Marston and Hugh Maguire.’
‘The clerks are well-organised and friendly. They always have a sensible choice or suggestion if there is a conflict of dates. They are accessible and can be relied on in a crisis! Adam Marston, Lara Hanney and Hugh Maguire in particular are excellent.’
‘The strongest set in the South West for claimant personal injury litigation by far.’
‘St John’s Chambers is an impressive set with a number of high-quality barristers.’
‘St John’s Chambers is a great go-to set for the South West and beyond. They have an excellent choice for senior juniors.’
‘St John’s is without a doubt the go-to set in the South West of the country, consistently providing a high level of service.’
Western Circuit > Property and construction Tier 1
St John’s Chambers is a ‘first-class‘ set for property and construction law work, with ‘a range of experienced barristers and upcoming juniors‘. John Sharples is ‘outstanding on commercial property matters‘ - he recently acted for the respondent in Ali v Khatib & ors, a Court of Appeal case which resolved conflicting first instance authority to clarify the law relating to occupation rent, including the weight to be given to the occupying party’s conduct or circumstances when determining when rent is payable. James Pearce-Smith acts in construction disputes involving builders and subcontractors as well as in professional negligence claims against architects and developers. Christopher Jones, ‘very confident in court and in arbitrations‘, has a broad property practice, while Charles Auld, ‘a robust and creative advocate‘, has considerable experience dealing with boundary disputes, landlord and tenant work, rights of way, and land registration. Adam Boyle recently acted for the respondent in Philpott v Bovisand Park Limited, an unusual considering whether an applicant might prescriptively acquire an easement over land, notwithstanding permission to use the land having been granted, if they are in fact subjectively unaware that such permission has been granted.Rising stars
Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘Both Rob Bocock and Paul Bennett are highly approachable and are excellent in matching counsel to the case requirements and the needs of the client.’
‘The clerks at St John’s are a credit to the set. Elizabeth Champion, Rob Bocock, and Simon Lyons make instructing any barrister possible with incredible ease.’
‘A first class set. All the barristers are excellent and their CPD training is brilliant.’
‘St John’s Chambers has proven its ability to take on a range of difficult and complex cases, both when it comes to expert advice and where representation is needed at a mediation or hearing.’
‘St Johns Chambers is a go-to chambers. They have a range of experienced barristers and upcoming juniors.’
‘A good clerking team.’
Work highlights
Western Circuit > Clinical negligence Tier 2
St John’s Chambers is one of the ‘go-to‘ clinical negligence sets on the Western Circuit and beyond. Justin Valentine is well regarded for his ‘meticulous attention to detail‘ and handles a wide range of claimant and defendant instructions, specialising in neonatal, cauda equina, and diabetes-related claims. He is counsel in several long-running, high-value claims, including those concerning historic negligence. Rachel Segal’s practice includes multiple cases involving the delayed diagnosis and treatment of cancers, particularly of breast cancer, as well as ophthalmology, gastrointestinal and colorectal surgery, and obstetrics. Lauren Karmel ‘interacts well both with medical experts and claimants’ and has been instructed in relation to over thirty clinical and dental negligence cases this past year.Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘Hugh Maguire and Adam Marston are excellent clerks, and very accommodating and flexible.’
‘Hugh Maguire is organised, knowledgeable and always willing to help.’
‘A set with excellent clinical negligence expertise.’
‘This set has good strength in depth at all levels of seniority.’
‘St Johns Chambers is a “go to” chambers for clinical negligence work with a wide range of available counsel.’
‘St John’s is the go to set for clinical negligence work in the South West, with strength in depth across all levels of call. They are also a very slick outfit in terms of their marketing, training, and thought leadership.’
‘Really supportive and friendly clerks.’
‘The clerks at St Johns are friendly and always available.’
Work highlights
Western Circuit > Family: divorce and financial remedy Tier 2
St John’s Chambers is a strong set for divorce and financial remedy work, with several barristers, including a KC, well-known across the Western Circuit for acting in high-value and technically complex cases. Zoe Saunders, specialising in cases involving farms and farming businesses, multiple properties, trusts of land, complex pensions schemes, and insolvency, heads the team. Christopher Sharp KC has considerable experience in high-net-worth cases, while Bethany Scarsbrook’s practice includes cases involving allegations of non-disclosure as well as complex multi-jurisdictional asset structures. Andrew Commins has left the profession.Leading Juniors
Western Circuit > Professional negligence Tier 2
St John’s Chambers hosts several members with considerable experience in the field of professional negligence claims. James Pearce-Smith recently acted for and against defendant solicitors, including in Mercer v Burningham & Brown, which concerned a significant claim alleging a negligent failure to obtain a right of way to nearby land with development potential, a case raising issues regarding quantification and mitigation of loss. John Dickinson mainly handles claims that emerge from his Chancery and commercial practices, while Joss Knight acts on behalf of claimants, defendants, and insurers, principally in claims against solicitors, architects, and construction professionals.Leading Juniors
Testimonials
‘Rob Bocock is particularly helpful and very knowledgeable when it comes to barristers’ respective strengths. Elizabeth Champion and Paul Bennett also stand out.’
‘A good chambers.’
‘All of the clerks at St Johns are excellent. They respond quickly to enquiries.’
Western Circuit > Company and insolvency
Leading Juniors
Western Circuit > Costs
Leading Juniors
Western Circuit > Licensing
Leading Juniors
Western Circuit > Planning and environment
Leading Juniors
St John's Chambers > Set Profile
Leading Regional Set
St John’s Chambers is a leading regional barristers’ chambers with national reach. In 2022 we were awarded the prestigious Legal 500’s ‘Set outside London of the Year’. We were shortlisted for this award again in 2023. We have now been shortlisted for it again in 2024.
We have also been shortlisted for the ‘Regional Set of the Year’ by Chambers UK Guide to the Bar in 2024. In 2023, we were awarded the ‘Regional Family Law Set of the Year’ by the national Family Law Awards. We have been nominated for this award again in 2024.
Based in Bristol, we receive complex and valuable instructions from law firms across England and Wales, as well as from major insurance companies and local authorities.
Specialist Thought Leaders
Our barristers are praised for their legal expertise and thought leadership, offering market leading analysis and assessment through regular podcasts, seminars, webinars and articles. As a set, we are relentlessly striving for excellence in the legal services we provide, as part of our three-pillar commitment to being inclusive, commercial and excellent.
Our barristers have been involved in a number of landmark decisions in the High Court, Court of Appeal and Supreme Court. The set’s stand-out legal expertise is also evidenced by the number of our barristers who go on to distinguished service in the judiciary. Within the team are five Recorders, one fee-paid Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, two High Court Judges, three Deputy District Judges, an Assistant Deputy Coroner and two members on the Attorney General’s list.
Our Approach
Our specialist clerking teams will help you from your first contact. They will help to get you the specialist barrister you need for your case. Once instructed, our barristers will provide the advice, support and court representation that you, your clients and customers need for your case. We will support you throughout.
Areas of Work
We have top tier expertise in Agriculture and rural affairs, Chancery, Clinical Negligence, Commercial, Construction and Engineering, Court of Protection, Employment, Family public and private Children, Family Finance and Divorce, Health and Safety, Inquests and Public Inquiries, International Arbitration, Landlord and Tenant, Licensing, Personal Injury, Planning, Professional Negligence, Public and Administrative law, Real Estate, Tax and Wills and Trusts.
Alternative Dispute Resolution
We also provide clients with all the following services: mediation, arbitration, private FDRs, and early neutral evaluation which can help to avoid litigation.
Mediation
For cases where mediation is appropriate, we have a team of 20 qualified mediators available to assist in the capacity of adviser, advocate or mediator.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Chief Executive | Simon Rhodes | ||
Head of Marketing & Events | Sarah Sands | ||
Office Manager | Isabelle Mills | ||
Key clerking contacts | Rob Bocock (Commercial and Chancery) | ||
Key clerking contacts | Luke Hodgson (Family) | ||
Key clerking contacts | Adam Marston and Hugh Maguire (Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence) | ||
Members of Chambers | SHARP KC, Christopher (1975) | ||
Members of Chambers | TROUP, Alex (1998) | ||
Members of Chambers | REED KC, Lucy (2002) | ||
Members of Chambers | ORNSBY KC, Suzanne (1986)* | ||
Members of Chambers | PHILLIPS KC, Matthew (1993) | ||
Members of Chambers | GODWIN KC, William (1986)* | ||
Members of Chambers | O'SULLIVAN KC, Derek (1990)* | ||
Members of Chambers | STEAD, Richard (1979) | ||
Members of Chambers | AULD, Charles (1980) | ||
Members of Chambers | WADSLEY, Peter (1984) | ||
Members of Chambers | HUNTER, Susan (1985) | ||
Members of Chambers | SHARPLES, John (1992) | ||
Members of Chambers | LIGHT, Prof Roy (1992) | ||
Members of Chambers | McLAUGHLIN, Andrew (1993) | ||
Members of Chambers | PHILLIMORE, Sarah (1994) | ||
Members of Chambers | PEARCE-SMITH, James (2002) | ||
Members of Chambers | DICKINSON, John (1995) | ||
Members of Chambers | EVANS, Judi (1996) | ||
Head of Chambers | WHITE, Matthew (1997) | ||
Members of Chambers | HORNE, Julian (1998) | ||
Members of Chambers | BOND, Abigail (1999) | ||
Members of Chambers | VALENTINE, Justin (1999) | ||
Members of Chambers | THORNTON, Delia (1999} | ||
Members of Chambers | HUSSAIN, Zahid (2001) | ||
Members of Chambers | RUSSELL, Rachel (2001) | ||
Members of Chambers | ELFORD, Caroline (2002) | ||
Members of Chambers | BELYAVIN, Julia (2003) | ||
Members of Chambers | SAUNDERS, Zoe (2003) | ||
Members of Chambers | TAYLOR, Rebecca (2003) | ||
Members of Chambers | JONES, Christopher (2004) | ||
Members of Chambers | LEWIS, Darren (2004) | ||
Members of Chambers | ATKINSON, Jody (2005) | ||
Members of Chambers | Asprey, Louise (2007) | ||
Members of Chambers | WEST, Patrick (2007) | ||
Members of Chambers | HANDY, Ben (2008) | ||
Members of Chambers | PIKE, Olivia (2008) | ||
Members of Chambers | BARBER, Jimmy (2008) | ||
Members of Chambers | MARWICK, James (2008) | ||
Members of Chambers | CLARKE, Michael (2009) | ||
Members of Chambers | WOODING, Oliver (2009) | ||
Members of Chambers | NORMAN, Richard (2009) | ||
Members of Chambers | DZAMEH, Natasha (2010) | ||
Members of Chambers | NEWINGTON-BRIDGES, Charlie (2011) | ||
Members of Chambers | HUGHES, James (2011) | ||
Members of Chambers | BOYLE, Adam (2012) | ||
Members of Chambers | HARRIS, Jack (2012) | ||
Members of Chambers | GROVES, Asha (2013) | ||
Members of Chambers | SEGAL, Rachel (2013) | ||
Members of Chambers | RILEY, Oliver (2013) | ||
Members of Chambers | KNIGHT, Joss (2014) | ||
Members of Chambers | SCARSBROOK, Bethany (2014) | ||
Members of Chambers | SMITH-HOLLAND, SOPHIE (2015) | ||
Members of Chambers | DUDBRIDGE, Harriet (2015) | ||
Members of Chambers | SOAR, Daniel (2016) | ||
Members of Chambers | SAMPSON, Annie (2017) | ||
Members of Chambers | SHWENN, CHARLES (2017) | ||
Members of Chambers | LINDFIELD, Jonathan (2017) | ||
Members of Chambers | THOMPSON, Georgina (2017) | ||
Members of Chambers | JONES, Rhodri (2017) | ||
Members of Chambers | FINCHAM, Sarah (2018) | ||
Members of Chambers | MORTON, Dominik (2018) | ||
Members of Chambers | FORSTER, David (2018) | ||
Members of Chambers | WHITE, Zoey (2018) | ||
Members of Chambers | CROLY, VIVIEN (2019) | ||
Members of Chambers | POOLE, TARA-LYNN (2019) | ||
Members of Chambers | SWINGLEHURST, GEORGINA (2019) | ||
Members of Chambers | PEARSON, Kate (2019) | ||
Members of Chambers | PANKHURST, Jack (2021) | ||
Members of Chambers | M. PANIZZON-PINEDA, Diana (2021) | ||
Members of Chambers | BLOOMFIELD, KAYLEIGH (2021) | ||
Members of Chambers | BASKETT, BEATRICE (2021) | ||
Members of Chambers | PRITCHARD, Glen (2022) | ||
Members of Chambers | HARWOOD, BEN (2022) |
Barrister Profiles
Diversity
St John’s Chambers is committed to celebrating and advancing Equality, Diversity and Wellbeing at the Bar
Inclusivity and fairness are of paramount importance to us. We truly believe that the Bar should be populated by those with the requisite gifts, regardless of their background or the challenges which life may have placed in their path.
We provide a working culture in which all our barristers and staff are treated with dignity and respect. We benefit from an environment where our colleagues feel comfortable to be themselves and do their best work. As a result we have been nominated in the Legal Cheek Awards: in 2022 for ‘Best Chambers for Colleague Supportiveness’, and ‘Best Chambers for Work-Life Balance’.
St John’s Chambers understands diversity at the Bar is an issue which requires the work and attention of far more than just one Chambers, however we are determined to do everything in our power to lead from the front on this very important matter. It is an issue which should be close to the heart of everyone interested in justice and fairness.
As part of our continued commitment to promoting diversity we have instigated the following:
- Mini-Pupillage: As part of the Western Circuit’s ‘BarNone’ initiative we have pledged to offer 50% of mini-pupillages to applicants from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Mentoring: We are also signatories to the ‘BarNone’ mentoring scheme, providing guidance and support to aspiring barristers from underrepresented backgrounds.
- Internships: We are proud to be part of the Bar’s inaugural programme with 10,000 Black Interns which starts in Summer 2022, along with organisations such as Matrix Chambers, Keating, Littleton, and Bridging the Bar. Through this scheme we will be offering paid work experience in Chambers.
- Secondary School outreach: We are part of the Bar Council’s outreach program, as well as offering work experience placements to Year 10 students in the Bristol / South Gloucestershire / BANES catchment area.
- Pupillage applications: Before written applications for pupillage are assessed we redact data indicative of sex and ethnic background in order to limit the scope for unconscious bias. We are also proud to be one of the few chambers to redact the identity of the university and school our applicants attended. All applicants are marked according to measurable and transparent criteria based on key competencies. For more information take a look at our pupillage policy here.
- Bar E-Mentoring Scheme: Visit this page.
- Webinars: We have put in place a program of webinars promoting equal opportunities for underrepresented groups.
- New Pupils: We have a ‘buddy’ system for our pupils so that they have someone other than their supervisor to speak to about welfare issues.
- Barrister and staff recruitment: All of those involved in the recruitment at St John’s Chambers are offered regular Fair Recruitment and Selection training.
- Work allocation: All of our clerks are offered fair distribution of work training.
- Flexible working and parental Leave: We have a generous parental leave policy in place to support our members who become parents whether through pregnancy, surrogacy, or adoption. In addition, we also have a policy in place to support our members to work flexibly where they need or choose to do so.
- Wellbeing: St John’s Chambers was one of the first Sets to be awarded the Bar Council Wellbeing at the Bar Certification. St John’s is also a member of Bristol City Council Wellbeing Charter.
Data Diversity Information
Under the terms of the Bar Standards Board’s Equality and Diversity Provisions of the Code of Conduct, each set of barristers’ Chambers is required to collect diversity data from barristers and Chambers’ staff. This data is updated annually and will be published in July 2022.
If you have any comments or suggestions relating to how we could improve our offering on this front, please do not hesitate to contact the Data Diversity Officer Isabelle Mills with your suggestions.
Client Testimonials
CLIENT: Sarah Walls
COMPANY/FIRM: Stephens Scown
TESTIMONIAL: “As a firm we use St Johns Chambers on a very regular basis – they are one of the “go-to” sets with a wide range of excellent barristers across different levels of experience. Generally, the barristers all have a superb manner with our clients, a detailed understanding and knowledge of the law, and a practical approach to the resolution of family law cases. We have great confidence in using St Johns Chambers. Their clerking team are superb – they are approachable, friendly, and easy to use. They regularly go out of their way to make our lives easier, and to accommodate requests.
CLIENT: Nick Cooper
COMPANY/FIRM: TLT Solicitors
TESTIMONIAL: “An impressive regional set, going toe-to-toe in terms quality with sets from London, the barristers at St John’s offer high-calibre, insightful and practical advice delivered in a client-focused manner. The clerks, Luke Hodgson and Elaine Jewell-Moore in particular, regularly go the extra mile to deliver service beyond reproach. Whether instructions are complex or straightforward, high or low value, the set is well-placed to fit the right person to the task. Both senior and junior counsel are reliably excellent and leaders or leaders-to-be in their fields.”
CLIENT: Natalie Drew
COMPANY/FIRM: TLT Solicitors
TESTIMONIAL: “St John’s are always our first choice and have an excellent reputation. A strong chambers with robust individuals who take a practical approach, both in relation to finance and children work. They are not only effective advocates, but they also work alongside you from day one. Clients truly appreciate they have a team around them, helping build tactical solutions and fighting their corner when needed. Their clerks are second to none, friendly and approachable and always armed with solutions, no matter what you throw at them. As a chambers they never fail to impress.”
CLIENT: Stephanie Bradley
COMPANY/FIRM: Alletsons Solicitors
TESTIMONIAL: “I have used St Johns for many years as they have a wide range of experience within their family team to match with the variety of hearings needing to be covered. I have used experienced junior counsel as lead with their own junior which has been a great combination and would use again. I have also been very happy to instruct new counsel recommended by clerks who have never let me down. Would highly recommend.”
CLIENT: Spencer Collier
COMPANY/FIRM: Geldards LLP
TESTIMONIAL: “I have recently started to use them and find them an excellent set. They are very well clerked and efficient, and nothing is too much trouble.”
- Western Circuit > Agriculture
- Western Circuit > Chancery, probate, and tax
- Western Circuit > Commercial litigation
- Western Circuit > Court of Protection and community care
- Western Circuit > Family: children and domestic violence
- Western Circuit > Personal injury
- Western Circuit > Property and construction