Kings Chambers

Kings Chambers Property Flagship 2024: Commercial and Development 🗓 Thursday, 26th September 2024 📌 Manchester Hall, Central Manchester 🕕 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM (networking drinks to follow) 🎟 Tickets £45+vat pp (includes lunch, refreshments and post-event drinks) Join members of the Kings Chambers Property Team for our annual flagship conference. This year we’ll be focusing on Commercial and Development, with talks relevant to anyone involved in commercial work. Our expert speakers have selected a range of practical and topical subjects and will provide guidance on common problems encountered in practice. After the seminar, we’d be delighted if you could join us for some complimentary networking drinks on the roof terrace. Speakers/Topics Include: Mark Harper KC – Event Chair Nigel Clayton TEP: ‘Managing Development Issues’ Dr Nathan Smith: ‘Easements (either excessive use or incidental rights)’ Lucy Wilson-Barnes: ‘Claims for flooding and escape of water’ Richard Lander: ‘Discharge of restrictive covenants in the Upper Tribunal: Build first, demolish later’ Matthew Hall ‘Recent Developments in Adverse Possession” Geraint Wheatley: ‘Covenants against nuisance and annoyance: what do they cover and how do they impact on developments?’ Harry Dyson & Rory Goodson: ‘Opposing lease renewals on the grounds of redevelopment or landlord occupation’ Stay tuned for the release of the full schedule for the day. https://lnkd.in/eCkDHWMK

Thank you for your kind words, Tyreek! It sounds like you've had a valuable and insightful experience during your mini pupillage, and we're glad to hear it made a positive impact on your career path! 😀 We wish you all the best in your future endeavors. Best of luck on your journey to the Bar!

Kings Chambers' pain and functional disorders specialist, Fiona Ashworth, will be sitting on a panel at tomorrow's Cambridge Annual Medico-Legal Conference. Alongside fellow experts in the field, she will discuss the topic of 'Functional Neurological Disorder: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Outcome.'

🌟 Kings Chambers is delighted to welcome Jacqueline Marland to our team as our new HR Business Partner! 🌟   Jacqueline brings 8 years of valuable HR experience to the role, having worked across various sectors and demonstrating a passion for fostering positive workplace culture and growth.   In her new position, Jacqueline will play a key role in the direction & implementation of our HR strategies, supporting our team, and enhancing our people operations as we continue to grow and develop. We are confident that her expertise will be a tremendous asset to Kings Chambers and are excited to see the positive impact Jacqueline will make.

**Mentoring Scheme for Underrepresented Groups at the Bar – Applications Now Open!** In a collaborative effort to promote diversity at the Bar, King's Chambers and several leading chambers have launched a mentoring scheme aimed at supporting talented individuals from underrepresented groups. The program, backed by the Planning and Environment Bar Association (PEBA), welcomes applicants from minority ethnic backgrounds, women, and those facing socio-economic challenges. Participants will benefit from one-on-one mentoring, pupillage application workshops, and networking opportunities with experienced barristers. **Applications for the 2024/25 scheme are now open!** 🗓️ Deadline: 11 October 2024 To apply, please first read the application guidance and then fill out an application form and email it to mentoring@cornerstonebarristers.com. The deadline is 23:59 on 11 October 2024. Download the application form here: https://lnkd.in/e83kdyzE #Diversity #Mentorship #LegalCareer #Barristers

SIX NEW PUPILS FOR KINGS CHAMBERS The members and staff of Kings Chambers are delighted to welcome six new pupils for 2024-25: Martha Garcia – Business and Property pupillage under the supervision of Martin Budworth. Amelia (Millie) Critchlow – Planning pupillage under the supervision of Philip Robson. Fraser Barnstaple – Costs pupillage under the supervision of Andrew Hogan. Emily Kettell – Personal Injury pupillage under the supervision of Victoria Heyworth. Phoebe Mather (Phoebe M.) – Employment pupillage under the supervision of Ben Williams (ben williams). Adam Weisz – Court of Protection pupillage under the supervision of Richard Borrett. https://lnkd.in/ea3VXvEt #newpupils #pupilbarristers #pupillage #legalcareers

🎉 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: 2021) is the newest addition to the Court of Protection team, having completed her pupillage under the supervision of Sophie Allan, Fay Collinson and Richard Borrett. She acts for ‘P’, local authorities, health trusts, and ICBs in section 21A and section 16 health and welfare proceedings. Before completing her pupillage, Chloe undertook an internship with a capital defence office in Texas, completed a paid internship with the UK Supreme Court, and worked for a Dutch NGO specialising in anti-discrimination law and the rights to free expression and association. Elana (Year of Call: 2021) joins the planning and public law team, having completed her pupillage under John Hunter and Philip Robson. Her clients include local authorities and developers at all stages of the planning process. Before joining Chambers, Elana worked at LexisNexis, where she tracked legal developments in areas including energy and environmental law, and as a paralegal for a specialist immigration law chambers, with work often involving human rights matters. William (Year of Call: 2023) becomes a member of the Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team, having successfully completed his pupillage under the supervision of Claire Steward and Louise Green. Throughout his pupillage, Will gained experience dealing with high-value and complex cases, particularly in clinical negligence and serious personal injury. Before commencing work at the Bar, Will worked as a paralegal at a global law firm in their counter-fraud team. https://lnkd.in/eetpPqFg #newtenants #newmembers #pupillage #barrister #thebar

Not long now! ⏳ For more details regarding the date, location, speakers, and topics check the post below. 👇 ❗ Don't forget, in order to secure a spot, you'll have to register here: https://lnkd.in/eCkDHWMK

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 while at a remote holiday cottage in Denmark, Donald McPherson unlawfully killed their much-loved daughter/mother/sister/aunt Paula Leeson and so should forfeit any entitlement to any benefits he would otherwise receive upon her intestacy or arising from her death. This high-profile trial took place before the Honourable Mr Justice Richard Smith sitting in the Manchester Business and Property Courts over 10 days in April and May 2024 and the 122 page judgment was handed down on 6 September 2024 [2024] EWHC 2277 (Ch). https://lnkd.in/evMH_7zg

Our very own Constanze Bell has been featured in Lawyer Monthly, sharing her inspiring journey as a barrister and advocate for gender equality in law. From overcoming early challenges to becoming a leader in planning law, Stanzie discusses the progress women have made and the work still needed to ensure fairness and inclusivity. Read her insights on the barriers women face, the power of mentorship, and the role of female-led networks in creating opportunities. 🌟👩⚖️ 👉 You can access the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dPdqiNSD #WomenInLaw #BreakingBarriers #GenderEquality