News | 27 April 2026

Three Members of St Ives Chambers are appointed as Recorders

Matthew Fiddy, Aadhithya Anbahan, David Outterside

We are delighted to announce that three members of Chambers have been appointed as Recorders in the public list, which was published this morning, on the advice of the Lord Chancellor and the Lady Chief Justice.

Matthew Fiddy, Aadhithya Anbahan, and David Outterside will commence their judicial duties this year whilst maintaining their practices at the Bar.

Matthew Fiddy (called 2011) is a family law specialist who deals with public and private law children cases. He has been appointed to sit in Family on the Northern Circuit.

Aadhithya Anbahan (called 2015) is a housing law specialist. She has been appointed to sit in Crime on the Midland Circuit.

David Outterside (called 2004) is a criminal specialist and a Door Tenant. He has been appointed to sit in Crime on the Midland Circuit.

Head of Chambers, Elizabeth Isaacs KC, said, “I am thrilled with these appointments and offer my sincere congratulations to Matthew, Aadhithya and David. Having three chambers appointments in a single round shows the strength and ability of our members. It is particularly pleasing that practitioners from multiple practice areas have secured appointments, which demonstrates our expertise across chambers’ specialist groups.”

The full announcement is available on the Judiciary website.

Authors

Matthew Fiddy

Call 2011

Aadhithya Anbahan

Call 2015

David Outterside

Call 2004