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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

Joshua Daley successfully prosecuted three Defendants, who were each charged with two separate counts of S.18 inflicting grievous bodily harm. Find out more: shorturl.at/TwAFI

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

Jessica Foster has successfully defended a police officer charged with two counts of assault on an emergency worker. Jessica was instructed by Darren Cook of Gorvins Solicitors. Find out more: shorturl.at/PaBBN

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

The team had a great night celebrating Women In Criminal Law Manchester's Third Birthday with a black tie dinner at Hallé St Peters on Friday evening.

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

Samantha Hillas KC, Leader of the Northern Circuit, has been speaking out about Access to Justice and Jury Trials. Barristers practising in courts across the North West invited MPs to meet them in Liverpool and Chester Crown Courts. Find out more: shorturl.at/oHk2p

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

Thanks to all our Family Law clients, members and staff for making last night's wine tasting such a brilliant event. Thanks also to Claire Scorer from Jean Juviniere Ltd for being such a fantastic host and bringing along such great wines. We look forward to doing it again soon!

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

Join us for our in-person, all-day Care seminar at Manchester Hall on Friday 27th February 2026, chaired by Lorraine Cavanagh KC. For a full list of speakers and to book, visit: shorturl.at/Z7EYD

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 11/02/2026

We are delighted to have 14 members of our family team listed in Doyle's Guide 2026. Congratulations to all the members who have been included this year. For the full list, visit: shorturl.at/wilxr

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

We are delighted to welcome Blaise Morris to Chambers. Blaise is a criminal law specialist and joined Chambers from a North Eastern set after re-locating back to the North West. Visit Blaise's profile: shorturl.at/RWYp1

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

We are delighted to invite you to a new series of lunchtime seminars in our Leeds Chambers. The first session focuses on current topics in Family Law proceedings, with talks by Paul Edwards and Natalia Levine – and lunch is included. There are just a few places remaining. To book: shorturl.at/7aoah

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

We are delighted to announce that Hannah Walker will be returning to Chambers on 16th February following her maternity leave. Visit Hannah's profile here: shorturl.at/OT50h

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 05/02/2026

Lorraine Cavanagh KC and Daniel Currie appear in the Supreme Court case of X and Y (Children: Adoption Order: Setting Aside) UKSC 2025/0039, on behalf of the Association of Lawyers for Children (ALC). For more: shorturl.at/QSPv7

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

Please join us for a new series of online seminars for our Property Law clients. The first seminar is on 3rd March and will feature Christopher Moss giving an update on nuisance in property matters. Click through to see the other speakers, topics and to book: shorturl.at/L3WgY

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

Rebecca Penfold leading Emily Calman defended in this complex case which involved historic allegations of child prostitution, child sexual exploitation and possession of a firearm, with separate indictments of criminality including indecent images, false ID documents and drugs. shorturl.at/CyH3M

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

We are delighted to announce that Robert Cline has been appointed as a Salaried Judge of the First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health jurisdiction), from 2 February 2026. He will continue to sit as a Fee-Paid Employment Judge. Congratulations from everyone at Chambers! shorturl.at/S8VnD

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 23/01/2026

Yesterday we hosted Watson Ramsbottom for in-house training on Family Law Proceedings Involving Children provided by our Family barristers Sara Mann and Beronique Addington. Talks were followed by nibbles, drinks and networking with the wider family team. Thanks to all for a great evening!

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 05/01/2026

We are delighted to welcome Sean Batterton back to Chambers. Sean is a specialist civil practitioner with a focus on personal injury and fraud. Sean rejoins SJB having previously worked as a barrister at a large multinational law firm. shorturl.at/uB74w

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

We wish everyone a very happy and restful Christmas and New Year! Details of our opening hours are below. Click through to see how to get in touch should you need to: shorturl.at/SVENh

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

Congratulations to Philip Clemo, Jemma Gordon, Thomas Sherrington, James Hudson, Emily Calman, Curtis Dunkley and Jill Newton. They have all been successful in their recent CPS re-grading applications. Find out more: shorturl.at/xxq8C

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

James Hudson prosecuted a case in which the defendant received a sentence of 19 years' imprisonment. shorturl.at/E1BWx

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

We are delighted to welcome Urd Varlo Larsen back to Chambers following her maternity leave. Urd returns to practice today - 10th December. Visit her profile here: stjohnsbuildings.com/barrister/ur...

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Job opportunity! We're hiring for a Senior Clerk to join our Sheffield site. This is a great chance to join one of the largest barristers’ chambers servicing clients across the country. For a full job description and to apply: shorturl.at/bCo28

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 05/12/2025

Pépin Aslett has secured a committal order against a defendant who ignored the requirements of a freezing injunction to provide a list of her assets. Pépin represented Mr Sahota, instructed by Ali Legal Ltd. The case has been reported on and the judgment has been released. shorturl.at/7ITRB

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD, Catherine Dent has written an article reflecting on whether it is the disability — or the impairment itself — that better predicts an individual’s employment prospects. Read the article here: shorturl.at/xoDsh

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Lorraine Cavanagh KC is speaking at the Family Justice Council's 18th Annual Debate on 3rd December. The motion for this year's debate is: “Does the term ‘permanence’ help or hinder outcomes for children?” For more information: shorturl.at/aS23b

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

It was lovely to be joined by Claire Kelly for A Big Thank You from @headwayuk.bsky.social - the brain injury association for the funds raised at our PICN charity dinner. The photo shows our Senior and Assistant Senior PICN clerks receiving the thanks for our fundraising efforts.

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Emma Swindell recently represented the appellant in a Court of Appeal case (R v H). She successfully argued that the 12 months immediate custodial sentence which was imposed by the Crown Court judge was manifestly excessive. Emma was instructed by Rachel Mason of Slater Heelis. shorturl.at/SOL3v

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

Nicholas Jackson represented the Appellant in Westfield Park v. Harworth Estates which was heard at the Court of Appeal in October 2025. Nicholas was instructed by Mairtin Breathnach at Griffiths and Hughes Parry Solicitors. To find out more and read the judgment, visit: shorturl.at/xkh6H

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

Karl Rowley KC and Lorraine Cavanagh KC are appearing in the Court of Appeal in the case of Re J: Re M: Re P (Loss of Parental Responsibility) Conjoined Appeals. Live stream here: shorturl.at/K3OFz More info: shorturl.at/wzToP

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

We are delighted to have been highly commended as a Regional Family Law Chambers of the Year at the @lexisnexisuk.bsky.social Family Law Awards 2025, recognised for “outstanding teamwork and commitment to clients." Well done to all the winners and those shortlisted! shorturl.at/1gwkZ

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Joshua Daley, who completed pupillage and became a full member of Chambers in October 2025, has been successful in two Crown Court trials within a week. To read more about the trials, visit our website: shorturl.at/v3DGD

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Congratulations to Henry Vanderpump who has been gifted a Red Bag by Michael Redfern KC. In accordance with the tradition, Civil Clerk Nicole Hillick presented Henry with the bag.

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

Job opportunity! We are hiring for a Junior Barristers' Clerk to join our Chester site. This is a great opportunity to join one of the largest barristers’ chambers in the country, and to commence a career as a barristers’ clerk. For a full job description and to apply, visit: shorturl.at/L7kpi

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

David Baines represented the family of a prisoner who took his life at HMP Garth, in an eight-day Article 2 inquest before a jury. Multiple failures and missed opportunities were found by the jury at inquest to have contributed to death of Aaron Taylor. For more: shorturl.at/rtme9

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

We are delighted to announce that the King has appointed Archna Dawar to be a Circuit Judge. Everyone at SJB congratulates Her Honour Judge Dawar on her well-deserved appointment. shorturl.at/oVjl3

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Michael Redfern KC appeared on the World at One programme on BBC Radio 4 yesterday. He was interviewed about how the Government can get the national grooming gangs inquiry back on track. Listen to the interview via our website: shorturl.at/cWuoQ

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 23/10/2025

James Hudson was successful in an application to stay proceedings as an abuse of process. It was decided that a stay was necessary to protect the integrity of the criminal justice system and public confidence in it. James was instructed by Lisa Paton of Reeds Solicitors. For more: shorturl.at/qjY5H

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

A 15-year-old boy has been sentenced today with an order that he serve a minimum of 16 years in custody. Mohammed Umar Khan stabbed his fellow pupil, Harvey Willgoose. He was convicted of murder at Sheffield Crown Court, prosecuted by Richard Thyne KC and Gordon Stables. tinyurl.com/3kwf9ehm

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 21/10/2025

Following a recent run of cases, Romona Morgan has secured her fifth successful outcome for a client in a multi-day Employment Tribunal trial. In her latest trial Romona was instructed by @weightmans.bsky.social. For more about the latest case and to visit Romona's profile, visit: shorturl.at/s4Nl4

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Callum Brook appeared in the Court of Appeal on the issue of Parens Patriae Return Orders – clarifying the local authority’s role in seeking nationality based return orders. Callum was instructed by Ceri Jones at Allington Hughes Law. Read the judgment here: shorturl.at/JIIbY

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

We are delighted to have 52 individual members and eight departments ranked in the 2026 edition of Chambers and Partners UK Bar. For some of the highlights about our practice areas and more about our rankings, visit our website: shorturl.at/bmeDR

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 15/10/2025

Henry Vanderpump instructed by John Bennett at Forbes Solicitors achieved a settlement of £1.5 million. The Claimant was a young working individual. They suffered a moderate to severe traumatic brain injury, a right leg fracture, and a range of lesser injuries. For more: shorturl.at/1vUkS

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

We are delighted to share that we raised a total of £2000 for Headway - the brain injury association at our PICN team charity dinner. A huge thanks to our members and their guests for raising vital funds for this important cause.

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

We are delighted to welcome Jill Newton to Chambers. Jill specialises in Crime, and is frequently instructed in cases ranging from serious violent assaults, possession of indecent images, and drugs. For more, visit Jill's profile here: shorturl.at/EHGaN

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

We are looking forward to a special evening of celebration and fundraising with our PICN team and their guests at Manchester Hall tomorrow evening. The evening is in support of @headwayuk.bsky.social - the brain injury association.

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Rebecca Penfold instructed by Madeleine Corr of Shaw Graham Kersh LLP secured a suspended sentence in a complicated domestic stabbing. Their female client had limited recollection of stabbing her husband in the chest, causing serious injury. shorturl.at/bmmlP

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

We are delighted to have 91 members listed in Legal 500 2026. We have been listed as Top Tier in four practice areas, and have been recommended in a further five practice areas. For more about our rankings, visit: shorturl.at/WW4FX

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

We are delighted to welcome Nigel Brook to Chambers. Nigel is a seasoned commercial litigator who has transferred to the Bar following a highly regarded career as a solicitor, working first in London and later in Leeds. For more, please visit: shorturl.at/QMqM3

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 26/09/2025

Job opportunity! We are looking for a fully competent and experienced Family Barristers’ Clerk to join our award-winning Family clerking team in this management-level role, based in Manchester. For the full job description and to apply, visit: shorturl.at/wo6yr

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 22/09/2025

We are delighted to be welcoming Kerri O'Neill back to Chambers following her maternity leave. Kerri will be returning to practice on Monday 29th September, and you can visit her profile here: shorturl.at/NFYZg

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St John's Buildings @stjohnsbuildings.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

We are delighted to welcome Hollie Birkett to Chambers. Hollie has built a strong personal injury and disease practice and instructions in these areas comprise the majority of her work. To find out more and to visit Hollie's profile, visit: shorturl.at/ODzwX

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