Andrew Day and Tom Harrill shortlisted for ‘Barrister of the Year’ award at the Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2023

We are delighted to announce that Andrew Day and Tom Harrill have been shortlisted as finalists for the “Barrister of the Year” Award in the Worcestershire Law Society Awards 2023. (Andrew Day, Tom Ha... Continue Reading

Two members of St Ives Chambers appointed as Recorders

St Ives Chambers is delighted to announce that two members of Chambers have been appointed as Recorders in the latest Judicial Appointments Commission competition. Amy Jackson and William Douglas-Jones ha... Continue Reading

To Fact-Find or not to Fact-Find: That is the question – Matthew Maynard and Zara Mahmood

Matthew Maynard and Zara Mahmood provide an analysis of H-W (Care Proceedings: Further Fact-Find Hearing) [2023] EWCA Civ 149.  To view the article, please click here. (Matthew Maynard, Zara Mahmood) ... Continue Reading

Chambers seeks to recruit probationary tenants

St Ives Chambers is seeking to recruit probationary tenants who have successfully completed their pupillages, either at other sets or other organisations. Chambers welcomes applications from barristers who... Continue Reading

The Rise in Non-standard Private Law Applications: Latest Messages from Research – Elizabeth Isaacs KC

Elizabeth Isaacs KC considers the latest messages from research published in April 2023 about the rise in private law applications by people who are not parents, and also provides an update about the recen... Continue Reading

Lesbian Visibility Week

Head of Chambers, Elizabeth Isaacs KC, is featured in an article in DIVA Magazine, the world’s leading magazine for LGBTQIA women and non-binary people. The article is entitled “Legally Lesbian... Continue Reading

Re M (A Child: Private Law Proceedings: Case Management: Intimate Images) [2022] EWHC 986 (Fam) – Sarah Fahy

Sarah Fahy considers the correct approach to the case management and use of explicit and intimate images in family proceedings. To view the article, please click here. ... Continue Reading

Timothy Bowe KC and Rebecca Wade KC appointed as King’s Counsel today.

All members and staff at St Ives Chambers offer our warmest congratulations to Timothy Bowe KC and Rebecca Wade KC as they are formally appointed to the rank of King’s Counsel. Timothy and Rebecca we... Continue Reading

Is Section 20 a long-term solution? – Tom Harrill and Holly Hilbourne-Gollop

Tom Harrill and Holly Hilbourne-Gollop consider the use of Section 20 as a long-term solution, following the case of Re S (A Child) and Re W (A Child) (s20 Accommodation) [2023] EWCA Civv 1. To view the ar... Continue Reading

Digital Device Analysis and Public Interest Immunity in Family Proceedings – Mark Cooper and Emma Kelly

Mark Cooper and Emma Kelly consider digital device analysis and public interest immunity in family proceedings. To view the article, please click here. (Mark Cooper, Emma Kelly) ... Continue Reading