His Honour Judge Simon Barker QC to present Keynote Address at the Annual Property Conference

We are delighted to announce that His Honour Judge Simon Barker QC will present the Keynote Address at the Annual Property Conference on Friday 12th July.  The theme of his address will be “How to get t... Continue Reading

Spring Newsletter 2019

The first edition of our newsletter for 2019 is now available to read. In this edition we have included details of recent judicial appointments, awards received, new members who have joined us in the last ... Continue Reading

Hasnat Bashir joins St Ives Chambers

It is with pleasure we announce that Hasnat Bashir, a Barrister specialising in Financial Remedy and Private Law Children matters, has joined Chambers. During his long practice as a Solicitor, he regularly... Continue Reading

Legal Update: Housing Allocation Schemes – Indirect Discrimination

In an important decision for local housing authorities, the Court of Appeal has recently ruled that Hillingdon LBC’s Allocation Policy was unlawful on the grounds that it indirectly discriminated aga... Continue Reading

Silk Road 2.0 operator sentenced to prison. David Jackson prosecutes.

David Jackson prosecutes a self-taught computer expert who was the “guiding mind” behind an international online black market in illegal drugs who has been jailed for five years and four months. For mo... Continue Reading

Legal Update: ‘Discharging or Modifying Restrictive Covenants’ by Anya Newman

With property prices continuing to hold, many people with larger gardens are looking to develop and build on their plots. However, properties often come with restrictive covenants preventing such developme... Continue Reading

Nicholas Starks awarded Barrister of the Year 2019 at the Worcestershire Law Society Legal Awards

Many congratulations to Nicholas Starks who was awarded Barrister of the Year 2019 at the Worcestershire Law Society Legal Awards on Friday. Nicholas was called to the Bar in 1989.  He has over 25 years... Continue Reading

March Pupillage Blog

“The question we are being asked almost on a daily basis is “how long now?” and “how do you feel about going on your feet?” The answer being, nervous and excited in equal measure. After six month... Continue Reading

Charmian Jackson and Sarah Fahy appointed as Deputy District Judges

We are delighted to announce that family team members Charmian Jackson and Sarah Fahy have both been appointed as Deputy District Judges on the Midland Circuit. Many congratulations to both of them.  ... Continue Reading

Certificate of Recognition for Wellbeing at the Bar

“It is great to see St Ives’ showcasing their wellbeing work through a ‘Wellbeing Week’ but we are really delighted to see this is backed up by investment in mental health training for members and ... Continue Reading