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

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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...
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July 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
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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Lois Norris to Represent the Family of Jay Slater at Resumed Inquest
Lois Norris to Represent the Family of Jay Slater at Resumed Inquest
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July 24, 2025 at 9:07 AM
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June 4, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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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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
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February 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
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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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
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February 12, 2025 at 9:10 AM
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
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 ...
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December 12, 2024 at 12:39 PM
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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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 ...
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December 9, 2024 at 11:35 AM
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!

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#britishcycling #trackchampionsleague #trackcycling
November 18, 2024 at 9:03 AM
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 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.
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October 23, 2024 at 8:51 AM

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.
October 18, 2024 at 10:15 AM
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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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...
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October 11, 2024 at 11:04 AM
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!
October 3, 2024 at 1:24 PM
The members and staff of Kings Chambers are delighted to welcome six new pupils for 2024-25!

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Six New Pupils for Kings Chambers
The members and staff of Kings Chambers are delighted to welcome six new pupils for 2024-25.
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September 16, 2024 at 10:46 AM
🎉 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
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: ...
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September 11, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Lesley Anderson KC Secures Ruling Against Donald McPherson in High-Profile Unlawful Killing Case of Paula Leeson.

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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 ...
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September 9, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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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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...
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September 6, 2024 at 3:39 PM
Richard Borrett successfully represented the applicant in a recent case where claims under the Human Rights Act (HRA) were struck out.

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#humanrightsact #mentalhealthact #humanrightslaw
Human Rights Claims struck out where defendant was not a public authority
Human Rights Claims struck out where defendant was not a public authority.
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September 5, 2024 at 8:12 AM
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
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...
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September 3, 2024 at 8:18 AM
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...
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August 28, 2024 at 2:22 PM
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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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.
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August 23, 2024 at 10:20 AM