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Sarah Pritchard KC successfully defends GP at trial in cauda equina claim Sarah Pritchard KC (instructed by Hempsons / MDU) successfully defended a GP at trial in a cauda equina claim. The action was heard over 12 days in Birmingham before HHJ Charman (sitting as a High Cou...

Sarah Pritchard KC (instructed by Hempsons / MDU) successfully defended a GP at trial in a cauda equina claim.

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#clinicalnegligence #caudaequina #MedicalNegligence

Lois Norris to Represent the Family of Jay Slater at Resumed Inquest Lois Norris to Represent the Family of Jay Slater at Resumed Inquest

Lois Norris will represent the family of Jay Slater at the inquest into his death, which is scheduled to resume today.

Jay Slater was 19 years old when he tragically died in Tenerife in the summer of 2024.

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Three Kings Chambers Counsel Appointed to the Attorney General’s Panels of Junior Counsel to the Crown Three Kings Chambers Counsel Appointed to the Attorney General’s Panels of Junior Counsel to the Crown

Kings Chambers is delighted to announce that Philip Robson, Elliot Kay and Shemuel Sheikh have been appointed to the Attorney General’s Panels of Junior Counsel to the Crown. Each will commence their five-year appointments on 1st March.

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Sarah Pritchard KC appears in landmark Supreme Court Case on Lost Years Awards for Severely Injured Children Sarah Pritchard KC appears in landmark Supreme Court Case on Lost Years Awards for Severely Injured Children

Sarah Pritchard KC in Supreme Court Case on Lost Years Awards

On Feb 11–12, the Supreme Court will consider whether young, severely injured children are entitled to lost years awards—a significant legal issue with wide-reaching implications.

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Court of Protection makes anticipatory declarations and issues guidance for assessing the capacity of deaf individuals Sophie Allan represented the Official Solicitor in the recent case of Oldham MBC v KZ and others (Fluctuating Capacity: Anticipatory Declaration) [2024] EWCOP 72 (T3) before the Vice President of the ...

Sophie Allan represented the Official Solicitor in Oldham MBC v KZ [2024], where the Court of Protection issued important guidance on assessing the capacity of Deaf individuals, setting a key precedent for inclusivity.

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#Accessibility #Inclusion #COP

Kings Chambers Community Initiative Our tradition of supporting the local communities in which we are based has been very successful for many years now.  At this time of year and in lieu of sending Christmas cards, members and staff at ...

At Kings Chambers, we're committed to making a positive impact through our community initiative. By partnering with local charities, volunteering, and supporting social causes, we're helping build a better future for those who need it most.

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Will Tidball (left) pictures at last year's event.

We’re thrilled to announce our sponsorship of track cyclist Will Tidball, as he competes in the endurance category at the UCI Track Champions League this year!

Find out more about Will here: www.britishcycling.org.uk/gbcyclingtea...
#britishcycling #trackchampionsleague #trackcycling

Kings Chambers Shortlisted for Chambers of the Year at the Inaugural Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards We are thrilled to announce that Kings Chambers has been shortlisted for the Chambers of the Year award at the Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards.

We are thrilled to announce that Kings Chambers has been shortlisted for the Chambers of the Year award at the inaugural Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards.

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Kings Chambers is thrilled to have 166 individual rankings and top tier recognition in 24 practice areas in the Chambers UK Bar Guide 2025.

Special congrats to Star Individuals: Chris Katkowski KC, Paul Chaisty KC, Lesley Anderson KC, Mark Harper KC, Paul G Tucker KC, and Sarah Clover.

Francesca Gardner appointed as District Judge to the North Eastern Circuit We are delighted to announce that Francesca Gardner has been appointed as a District Judge on the North Eastern Circuit, splitting her time between Sheffield and Barnsley. Francesca’s appointment will...

We are delighted to announce that Francesca Gardner has been appointed as a District Judge on the North Eastern Circuit.

Francesca’s appointment will take effect on 14th October 2024, and she will be known as District Judge Gardner.

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Lesley Anderson KC, Helen Mulholland KC, Ruth Stockley KC, and Eleanor Temple KC were honoured to celebrate the Opening of the Legal Year on Monday, especially as it provided the opportunity to catch up with former Kings Chambers Head of Chambers, The Hon. Mr. Justice Nigel Poole!

Six New Pupils for Kings Chambers The members and staff of Kings Chambers are delighted to welcome six new pupils for 2024-25.

The members and staff of Kings Chambers are delighted to welcome six new pupils for 2024-25!

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Kings Chambers Welcomes Three New Members Following the successful completion of their respective pupillages, we are pleased to announce that Chloe Reddock, Elana Kaymer and William Plant have accepted offers of tenancy. Chloe (Year of Call: ...

🎉 Following the successful completion of their respective pupillages, we are pleased to announce that Chloe Reddock, Elana Kaymer and William Plant have accepted offers of tenancy 🎊

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#pupillage #newmembers #newtenant #barristers #thebar

Lesley Anderson KC Secures Ruling Against Donald McPherson in High-Profile Unlawful Killing Case of Paula Leeson Lesley Anderson KC (leading Tom Gosling and Arianna Barnes of 23 ES and instructed by Glaisyers ETL) has been successful on behalf of the Leeson family in obtaining a declaration that, on 6 June 2017 ...

Lesley Anderson KC Secures Ruling Against Donald McPherson in High-Profile Unlawful Killing Case of Paula Leeson.

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How Are Women Breaking Barriers in Law Today? - Lawyer Monthly How Are Women Breaking Barriers in Law Today? Kings Chambers’ - Constanze Bell Kings Chambers’ Constanze Bell has a varied public law, planning and environmental law practice. She is noted for her pla...

Proud to share that our barrister, Constanze Bell, has been featured in Lawyer Monthly! 👏 She discusses how women are breaking barriers in law and the importance of mentorship in driving change. 🌟👩‍⚖️

#WomenInLaw #BreakingBarriers #GenderEquality

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Human Rights Claims struck out where defendant was not a public authority Human Rights Claims struck out where defendant was not a public authority.

Richard Borrett successfully represented the applicant in a recent case where claims under the Human Rights Act (HRA) were struck out.

Find out more below: www.kingschambers.com/human-rights...

#humanrightsact #mentalhealthact #humanrightslaw

Suspended Committal Order for Defaulting Personal Representative Ian Cooper (instructed by JMW) represented a beneficiary, entitled to share in the estate of a Deceased, on an application to commit the Defendant personal representative of the estate. The hearing to...

Ian Cooper successfully secured a 9-month suspended committal order for a personal representative who defaulted on a court order in an estate case. This case highlights the serious consequences of non-compliance in estate management.

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#LegalUpdate #EstateLaw

The 'Commercial Series' webinar programme will recommence on the 4th of September with the first seminar under the topic of ‘Fraud & Misrepresentation’.

To view the full list of topics covered within the series and to register, please visit www.kingschambers.com/wp-content/u...

Kings Chambers and Christopher Katkowski KC Shortlisted for Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024 Chrisopher Katkowski KC has been shortlisted for Environment/Planning Silk of the Year at the upcoming Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024.

Kings Chambers is thrilled to announce that Christopher Katkowski KC has been shortlisted for Environment/Planning Silk of the Year at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2024. Kings Chambers is also proud to be shortlisted for Regional Set of the Year 2024.

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