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Central Chambers
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Barristers' Chambers based in Manchester.
Excellence through Continuity of Representation.
Central Chambers is delighted to welcome Ava Seymour, who joined us this autumn as our newest Crime Pupil under the supervision of @benjamin-knight.com, and we would also like to congratulate her on her recent formal Call to the Bar!

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Central Chambers Welcomes New Crime Pupil, Ava Seymour
Central Chambers is delighted to welcome Ava Seymour, who joined us this autumn as our newest Crime Pupil under the supervision of Benjamin Knight. Ava comes to chambers following exceptional academic...
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December 5, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Central Chambers is pleased to announce that on 29th November 2025, we will be on hand to meet students and prospective pupils at the Pupillage Fair North 2025, Metropolitan University. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Central Chambers at Pupillage Fair North 2025 – Central Chambers Manchester
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November 28, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Central Chambers are hiring!

We have a vacancy for a Criminal Billing/Fees Clerk - for the job description and how to apply, please click below:

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CRIMINAL BILLING CLERK VACANCY AT CENTRAL CHAMBERS – Central Chambers Manchester
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November 5, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Central Chambers are hiring!

We have a vacancy for a Junior Family Clerk - for the job description and how to apply, please click below:

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JUNIOR FAMILY CLERK VACANCY AT CENTRAL CHAMBERS – Central Chambers Manchester
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November 5, 2025 at 2:27 PM
We’re delighted to announce that Jayne Lever has accepted tenancy at Chambers from 1 October 2025, following her successful pupillage.

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Jayne Lever Accepts Tenancy upon Completion of Pupillage – Central Chambers Manchester
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October 8, 2025 at 10:33 AM
We’re delighted to once again have members of our Family and Crime Teams ranked in the Legal 500. We thank our clients and professional colleagues for their continued trust and support, and we look forward to building on this success in the year ahead.

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Central Chambers Recognised in 2026's Legal 500
Central Chambers Recognised in 2026's Legal 500
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October 2, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Big news for our Family Team — Rehana Begum and Yvonne Healing have joined Central Chambers!

Decades of experience in complex children proceedings, from public and private law to sensitive, high-
stakes cases. Thrilled to have them both on board.

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October 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Just over three weeks until we march again in the Manchester Pride Parade on 23rd August. We still have spaces available to march with us - click on the link below to join and show your support!
Manchester Pride 2025 nears and once again Central Chambers are marching in the Manchester Pride Parade!

This year 'The Love Parade' celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with love at the forefront.

For more information and details of how to get involved, see below. We look forward to marching with you!
Manchester Pride 2025: ‘The Love Parade’
Join us as, yet again, Central Chambers & Friends march at Manchester Pride. Sign up, get some breakfast, come and show solidarity.
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August 1, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Manchester Pride 2025 nears and once again Central Chambers are marching in the Manchester Pride Parade!

This year 'The Love Parade' celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with love at the forefront.

For more information and details of how to get involved, see below. We look forward to marching with you!
Manchester Pride 2025: ‘The Love Parade’
Join us as, yet again, Central Chambers & Friends march at Manchester Pride. Sign up, get some breakfast, come and show solidarity.
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July 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
In what was a closely fought contest at this year's Central Chambers Advocacy Cup Final, BPP Manchester managed to dethrone the reigning champions at Manchester Law School.

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BPP Manchester dethrones Manchester Law School in thrilling Advocacy Cup Final
On Thursday 8th May 2025, the final of the Central Chambers Advocacy Cup took place at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. The final two teams,  Manchester Law School (the reigning champions) and ...
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May 20, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Central Chambers is delighted to have been the joint headline sponsor of inaugural St Patrick’s Day Ball in aid of Fréa. The night was a great success and a total of £57,280 was raised for the charity.

Read more about their work here: frea.org.uk

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Central Chambers Supports Irish Charity Fréa
Central Chambers is delighted to have been the joint headline sponsor of inaugural St Patrick’s Day Ball in aid of Fréa which took place on 8 March 2025 at the Mercure hotel in Manchester.  The night ...
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April 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Central Chambers is pleased to announce that both Jayne Lever (Family, left) and Elizabeth Walker (Crime, right) are now on their feet and available to accept instructions! Please contact clerks@centralchambers.co.uk for more information.
April 9, 2025 at 11:37 AM
New guidance from the Family Justice Council, entitled ‘responding to a child’s reluctance, resistance or refusal to spend time with a parent and allegations of alienation behaviour,’ was published in December 2024. Our Ellie Whiteside-Hunt provides an update:

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Ellie Whiteside-Hunt provides a brief update on the parental alienation guidance. - Central Chambers Manchester
New guidance from the Family Justice Council which is titled ‘responding to a child’s reluctance, resistance or refusal to spend time with a parent and allegations of alienation behaviour’ was publish...
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February 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Following a two-year legal battle against a ‘very unfair’ prosecution, @benjamin-knight.com instructed by Rose & Dunn Solicitors secured the acquittal of a client who first came to us via the innovative Central Chambers LGBTQIA+ Law Clinic:
Acquittal Secured: LGBTQIA+ Law Clinic Client Wins Case
Central Chambers secures an acquittal for an LGBTQIA+ Law Clinic client after a two-year battle. Benjamin Knight defended in this matter.
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January 31, 2025 at 2:02 PM
We are still accepting applicants for our Pupillage Application workshop on 18th January 2025. Please see our article for details on how to sign up!
Central Chambers Pupillage Workshop 18th January 2025 - Central Chambers Manchester
Attendees From Central Chambers Joe Lynch (Family) Ben Knight (Crime) Mark Pritchard (Crime)   Ayse Akgol (Family) Chris Wallace (Family) Gabi Ashby (Family) Olivia Brooksbank-Laing (Crime) Sam Eskdal...
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December 16, 2024 at 12:44 PM
Central Chambers are now on BlueSky!
December 13, 2024 at 9:58 AM