St John's Buildings
@stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social
An award-winning, tier-1 ranked, multi-disciplinary set of barristers, providing exceptional advocates and national coverage from Chambers in Manchester, Chester, Liverpool, Sheffield and Leeds.
We wish everyone a very happy and restful Christmas and New Year! Details of our opening hours are below. Click through to see how to get in touch should you need to: shorturl.at/SVENh
December 19, 2025 at 3:09 PM
We wish everyone a very happy and restful Christmas and New Year! Details of our opening hours are below. Click through to see how to get in touch should you need to: shorturl.at/SVENh
Congratulations to Philip Clemo, Jemma Gordon, Thomas Sherrington, James Hudson, Emily Calman, Curtis Dunkley and Jill Newton. They have all been successful in their recent CPS re-grading applications. Find out more: shorturl.at/xxq8C
December 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Congratulations to Philip Clemo, Jemma Gordon, Thomas Sherrington, James Hudson, Emily Calman, Curtis Dunkley and Jill Newton. They have all been successful in their recent CPS re-grading applications. Find out more: shorturl.at/xxq8C
James Hudson prosecuted a case in which the defendant received a sentence of 19 years' imprisonment.
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December 16, 2025 at 9:27 AM
James Hudson prosecuted a case in which the defendant received a sentence of 19 years' imprisonment.
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We are delighted to welcome Urd Varlo Larsen back to Chambers following her maternity leave. Urd returns to practice today - 10th December. Visit her profile here: stjohnsbuildings.com/barrister/ur...
December 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
We are delighted to welcome Urd Varlo Larsen back to Chambers following her maternity leave. Urd returns to practice today - 10th December. Visit her profile here: stjohnsbuildings.com/barrister/ur...
Job opportunity! We're hiring for a Senior Clerk to join our Sheffield site. This is a great chance to join one of the largest barristers’ chambers servicing clients across the country. For a full job description and to apply: shorturl.at/bCo28
December 5, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Job opportunity! We're hiring for a Senior Clerk to join our Sheffield site. This is a great chance to join one of the largest barristers’ chambers servicing clients across the country. For a full job description and to apply: shorturl.at/bCo28
Pépin Aslett has secured a committal order against a defendant who ignored the requirements of a freezing injunction to provide a list of her assets. Pépin represented Mr Sahota, instructed by Ali Legal Ltd. The case has been reported on and the judgment has been released. shorturl.at/7ITRB
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Pépin Aslett has secured a committal order against a defendant who ignored the requirements of a freezing injunction to provide a list of her assets. Pépin represented Mr Sahota, instructed by Ali Legal Ltd. The case has been reported on and the judgment has been released. shorturl.at/7ITRB
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD, Catherine Dent has written an article reflecting on whether it is the disability — or the impairment itself — that better predicts an individual’s employment prospects. Read the article here: shorturl.at/xoDsh
December 3, 2025 at 10:09 AM
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD, Catherine Dent has written an article reflecting on whether it is the disability — or the impairment itself — that better predicts an individual’s employment prospects. Read the article here: shorturl.at/xoDsh
Lorraine Cavanagh KC is speaking at the Family Justice Council's 18th Annual Debate on 3rd December. The motion for this year's debate is: “Does the term ‘permanence’ help or hinder outcomes for children?” For more information: shorturl.at/aS23b
November 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Lorraine Cavanagh KC is speaking at the Family Justice Council's 18th Annual Debate on 3rd December. The motion for this year's debate is: “Does the term ‘permanence’ help or hinder outcomes for children?” For more information: shorturl.at/aS23b
It was lovely to be joined by Claire Kelly for A Big Thank You from @headwayuk.bsky.social - the brain injury association for the funds raised at our PICN charity dinner. The photo shows our Senior and Assistant Senior PICN clerks receiving the thanks for our fundraising efforts.
November 27, 2025 at 12:17 PM
It was lovely to be joined by Claire Kelly for A Big Thank You from @headwayuk.bsky.social - the brain injury association for the funds raised at our PICN charity dinner. The photo shows our Senior and Assistant Senior PICN clerks receiving the thanks for our fundraising efforts.
Emma Swindell recently represented the appellant in a Court of Appeal case (R v H). She successfully argued that the 12 months immediate custodial sentence which was imposed by the Crown Court judge was manifestly excessive. Emma was instructed by Rachel Mason of Slater Heelis. shorturl.at/SOL3v
November 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Emma Swindell recently represented the appellant in a Court of Appeal case (R v H). She successfully argued that the 12 months immediate custodial sentence which was imposed by the Crown Court judge was manifestly excessive. Emma was instructed by Rachel Mason of Slater Heelis. shorturl.at/SOL3v
Nicholas Jackson represented the Appellant in Westfield Park v. Harworth Estates which was heard at the Court of Appeal in October 2025. Nicholas was instructed by Mairtin Breathnach at Griffiths and Hughes Parry Solicitors. To find out more and read the judgment, visit: shorturl.at/xkh6H
November 25, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Nicholas Jackson represented the Appellant in Westfield Park v. Harworth Estates which was heard at the Court of Appeal in October 2025. Nicholas was instructed by Mairtin Breathnach at Griffiths and Hughes Parry Solicitors. To find out more and read the judgment, visit: shorturl.at/xkh6H
Karl Rowley KC and Lorraine Cavanagh KC are appearing in the Court of Appeal in the case of Re J: Re M: Re P (Loss of Parental Responsibility) Conjoined Appeals.
Live stream here: shorturl.at/K3OFz
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Live stream here: shorturl.at/K3OFz
More info: shorturl.at/wzToP
November 24, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Karl Rowley KC and Lorraine Cavanagh KC are appearing in the Court of Appeal in the case of Re J: Re M: Re P (Loss of Parental Responsibility) Conjoined Appeals.
Live stream here: shorturl.at/K3OFz
More info: shorturl.at/wzToP
Live stream here: shorturl.at/K3OFz
More info: shorturl.at/wzToP
We are delighted to have been highly commended as a Regional Family Law Chambers of the Year at the
@lexisnexisuk.bsky.social Family Law Awards 2025, recognised for “outstanding teamwork and commitment to clients." Well done to all the winners and those shortlisted! shorturl.at/1gwkZ
@lexisnexisuk.bsky.social Family Law Awards 2025, recognised for “outstanding teamwork and commitment to clients." Well done to all the winners and those shortlisted! shorturl.at/1gwkZ
November 20, 2025 at 9:39 AM
We are delighted to have been highly commended as a Regional Family Law Chambers of the Year at the
@lexisnexisuk.bsky.social Family Law Awards 2025, recognised for “outstanding teamwork and commitment to clients." Well done to all the winners and those shortlisted! shorturl.at/1gwkZ
@lexisnexisuk.bsky.social Family Law Awards 2025, recognised for “outstanding teamwork and commitment to clients." Well done to all the winners and those shortlisted! shorturl.at/1gwkZ
Joshua Daley, who completed pupillage and became a full member of Chambers in October 2025, has been successful in two Crown Court trials within a week. To read more about the trials, visit our website: shorturl.at/v3DGD
November 6, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Joshua Daley, who completed pupillage and became a full member of Chambers in October 2025, has been successful in two Crown Court trials within a week. To read more about the trials, visit our website: shorturl.at/v3DGD
Congratulations to Henry Vanderpump who has been gifted a Red Bag by Michael Redfern KC. In accordance with the tradition, Civil Clerk Nicole Hillick presented Henry with the bag.
November 6, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Congratulations to Henry Vanderpump who has been gifted a Red Bag by Michael Redfern KC. In accordance with the tradition, Civil Clerk Nicole Hillick presented Henry with the bag.
Job opportunity! We are hiring for a Junior Barristers' Clerk to join our Chester site. This is a great opportunity to join one of the largest barristers’ chambers in the country, and to commence a career as a barristers’ clerk. For a full job description and to apply, visit: shorturl.at/L7kpi
November 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Job opportunity! We are hiring for a Junior Barristers' Clerk to join our Chester site. This is a great opportunity to join one of the largest barristers’ chambers in the country, and to commence a career as a barristers’ clerk. For a full job description and to apply, visit: shorturl.at/L7kpi
David Baines represented the family of a prisoner who took his life at HMP Garth, in an eight-day Article 2 inquest before a jury. Multiple failures and missed opportunities were found by the jury at inquest to have contributed to death of Aaron Taylor. For more: shorturl.at/rtme9
November 4, 2025 at 9:20 AM
David Baines represented the family of a prisoner who took his life at HMP Garth, in an eight-day Article 2 inquest before a jury. Multiple failures and missed opportunities were found by the jury at inquest to have contributed to death of Aaron Taylor. For more: shorturl.at/rtme9
We are delighted to announce that the King has appointed Archna Dawar to be a Circuit Judge. Everyone at SJB congratulates Her Honour Judge Dawar on her well-deserved appointment. shorturl.at/oVjl3
October 27, 2025 at 9:25 AM
We are delighted to announce that the King has appointed Archna Dawar to be a Circuit Judge. Everyone at SJB congratulates Her Honour Judge Dawar on her well-deserved appointment. shorturl.at/oVjl3
Michael Redfern KC appeared on the World at One programme on BBC Radio 4 yesterday. He was interviewed about how the Government can get the national grooming gangs inquiry back on track. Listen to the interview via our website: shorturl.at/cWuoQ
October 24, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Michael Redfern KC appeared on the World at One programme on BBC Radio 4 yesterday. He was interviewed about how the Government can get the national grooming gangs inquiry back on track. Listen to the interview via our website: shorturl.at/cWuoQ
James Hudson was successful in an application to stay proceedings as an abuse of process. It was decided that a stay was necessary to protect the integrity of the criminal justice system and public confidence in it. James was instructed by Lisa Paton of Reeds Solicitors. For more: shorturl.at/qjY5H
October 23, 2025 at 4:01 PM
James Hudson was successful in an application to stay proceedings as an abuse of process. It was decided that a stay was necessary to protect the integrity of the criminal justice system and public confidence in it. James was instructed by Lisa Paton of Reeds Solicitors. For more: shorturl.at/qjY5H
A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced today with an order that he serve a minimum of 16 years in custody. Mohammed Umar Khan stabbed his fellow pupil, Harvey Willgoose. He was convicted of murder at Sheffield Crown Court, prosecuted by Richard Thyne KC and Gordon Stables. tinyurl.com/3kwf9ehm
October 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced today with an order that he serve a minimum of 16 years in custody. Mohammed Umar Khan stabbed his fellow pupil, Harvey Willgoose. He was convicted of murder at Sheffield Crown Court, prosecuted by Richard Thyne KC and Gordon Stables. tinyurl.com/3kwf9ehm
Following a recent run of cases, Romona Morgan has secured her fifth successful outcome for a client in a multi-day Employment Tribunal trial. In her latest trial Romona was instructed by @weightmans.bsky.social. For more about the latest case and to visit Romona's profile, visit: shorturl.at/s4Nl4
October 21, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Following a recent run of cases, Romona Morgan has secured her fifth successful outcome for a client in a multi-day Employment Tribunal trial. In her latest trial Romona was instructed by @weightmans.bsky.social. For more about the latest case and to visit Romona's profile, visit: shorturl.at/s4Nl4
Callum Brook appeared in the Court of Appeal on the issue of Parens Patriae Return Orders – clarifying the local authority’s role in seeking nationality based return orders. Callum was instructed by Ceri Jones at Allington Hughes Law. Read the judgment here: shorturl.at/JIIbY
October 17, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Callum Brook appeared in the Court of Appeal on the issue of Parens Patriae Return Orders – clarifying the local authority’s role in seeking nationality based return orders. Callum was instructed by Ceri Jones at Allington Hughes Law. Read the judgment here: shorturl.at/JIIbY
We are delighted to have 52 individual members and eight departments ranked in the 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners UK Bar. For some of the highlights about our practice areas and more about our rankings, visit our website: shorturl.at/bmeDR
October 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
We are delighted to have 52 individual members and eight departments ranked in the 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners UK Bar. For some of the highlights about our practice areas and more about our rankings, visit our website: shorturl.at/bmeDR
Henry Vanderpump instructed by John Bennett at Forbes Solicitors achieved a settlement of £1.5 million. The Claimant was a young working individual. They suffered a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, a right leg fracture, and a range of lesser injuries. For more: shorturl.at/1vUkS
October 15, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Henry Vanderpump instructed by John Bennett at Forbes Solicitors achieved a settlement of £1.5 million. The Claimant was a young working individual. They suffered a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, a right leg fracture, and a range of lesser injuries. For more: shorturl.at/1vUkS