Mathew Waddington

Important Message Update to Profile: It is with great sadness that we have to announce the passing of Mathew Waddington. Mat was an exceptionally genuine and kind gentleman. He was respected across the leg... Continue Reading

Shabinah Ladha

Shabinah specialises in both Business & Property and Housing work. She is an experienced County Court advocate and litigator known for her straight-talking, no-nonsense approach as well as being approa... Continue Reading

Richard Dewsbery

Richard was called to the Bar in 1992. Practicing from St Ives Chambers for over 20 years, he took a break from practice in 2015 to work in-house at a large Housing Association, heading up a legal team com... Continue Reading

Mary Abbott

Mary is a specialist family law (children) practitioner in public law matters representing parents and children. She has a direct but sensitive approach, always mindful that her clients are more often than... Continue Reading

Holly Sims

Holly specialises in criminal,  housing and private law children work. She is known to be both personable and approachable, along with being committed to achieving the best results for her clients. For cr... Continue Reading

Alyssa Callaway

Alyssa joins chambers after successfully completing her pupillage and accepts instructions in all areas of Chambers’ expertise. Alyssa is known for her friendly and approachable manner with clients, and ... Continue Reading

Adam Clay-Croome

Adam Clay-Croome joined St Ives Chambers in 2022 from the Crown Prosecution Service. Prior to that, he held several roles at NASUWT – The Teachers’ Union, where he advised on a wide range of employment... Continue Reading

Milly Webb

Milly has a personable and pragmatic approach with clients and is always thoroughly prepared when turning up to court to fight her clients’ cases. Milly strives to provide robust and valuable advice ... Continue Reading

Sophie Murray

Sophie Murray regularly prosecutes and defends serious sex cases, as well as serious violence involving firearms and knives. She is often instructed in multi-handed drugs and fraud cases. Sophie Murray als... Continue Reading

Bethany Stirling

Bethany is personable in her approach and quick to gain her client’s trust and confidence. She is a well-prepared advocate and provides robust practical advice outside of court whilst also being able to... Continue Reading