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No.18 Chambers Welcomes New Tenant – Sarah Hirech (2012)

Sarah Hirech (2012)

No.18 Chambers is delighted to announce that Sarah Hirech (2012) has accepted an invitation to join Chambers. Sarah will be joining our Family, Immigration  Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence, Employment& Property teams . Sarah became a Tenant in August 2015 after completing her pupillage with Chambers. Prior to pupillage Sarah worked...

Stop Press: The Employment Implications (or Lack Thereof) of Abuse of Migrant Workers

On 22nd June 2016 the Supreme Court (Lady Hale with Lords Wilson, Reed, Hughes and Toulson) handed down probably one of the most significant decisions on the limits of the application of the provisions of the Equality Act 2010 addressing discrimination. Taiwo v Olaigbe and another; Onu v Akwiwu and another[2016] UKSC 31;  [2016] 1...

Stop Press: The importance of sibling relationships

In Re N (Children) [2016] EWCA Civ 656, the Court of Appeal allowed a brother to apply for contact for his sister in foster care. The sister was subject to care proceedings. Both children had been trafficked into the UK. The brother was having limited contact with his sister in the...

Twelve Month Pupillage

Chambers are now accepting applications for a single twelve month pupillage starting 2nd October 2017. All applications should be made in writing and enclosing a current CV to Barnaby Large. Chambers looks to nurture pupils into tenants to maintain our long established efficient and excellent practice on the Western Circuit....

No.18 receives Bronze Award from Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme

No.18 is delighted to annouce that we have recieved the the bronze award from the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. This award recognsies  the No.18’s pledge to offer a 10% discount  to service personnal for any litigtaion ...

Helen Nugent (2007) to speak at APIL Annual conference

No.18  are delighted to announce that Helen Nugent, Secretary of the APIL Barristers’ Group, will be speaking at the APIL Annual conference (4th May 2016) on: Working with Counsel....

Helen Nugent published in the International Family Law Journal

No.18  are delighted to announce that Helen Nugent has been published along side Carolina Marin Pedreno of Dawson Cornwall Solicitors in International Family Law Journal on their article on “ Legislating against Domestic Violence in Brazil”. Please click on the attached link to read article....

No.18’s Pen Competition

As many of your will know we have just had a delivery of  No.18 pens. Some of you have already requested these and might have already received them. If you haven’t received a No.18 pen and wish to enter the competition to win a bottle of bubbly please post on...

No.18 proud to be walking in the Southampton Legal Walk for second year running - Please donate...

No.18 are proud to announce that for a second year running we are walking in the Southampton Legal (10 km) Walk on Monday 9 May leaving at 5:30pm starting from Southampton Combined Court Centre, London Road. What is the walk? The walk is an amazing opportunity to raise much needed funds for...

The No.18 Approach to Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence

In the post-Jackson climate, barristers at No.18 Chambers recognise the various challenges to providing high quality legal services for clients.  We are committed to delivering an exceptional level of advice (whether in writing or in conference), representation and resolution.  Providing a high quality service is central to our ethos: 'committed...

No.18 Chambers - Fee Structures & Costs

No 18 recognises the need to be fair, flexible, transparent and competitive and we strive to offer premium legal services at competitive prices. Our clerks are always ready to discuss fee structures to meet the client’s budget. Fees are calculated on an individual case basis, taking into account the seniority...

The No.18’s Employment Solution

Barristers at No.18 Chambers recognise the challenges in providing high quality legal services for clients following the various changes which have made clients more hesitant in paying for legal representation in employment tribunal cases .To assist we remain committed to deliver exceptional advice, representation and resolution.  We base our service...

Katherine Henry (2008) wins grant from Bar Council & Family Law Bar Association

No.18 are delighted to announce that Katie Henry has been awarded with a grant from the Bar Council and FLBA to attend the American Bar Association Annual Conference in San Francisco. Katie will be attending seminars and events with American Attorneys and the Judiciary, with a particular focus on family...

Shannon Revel (2014 ) wins CBA Award

No.18 are proud to announce thatShannon Revel has won the Criminal Bar Association Bursery Award – a big congratulations from all in Chambers....

Shannon Revel (2014) appointed to CPS Advocate Panel

No.18 are delighted to announce that Shannon Revel (2014) has been appointed to the CPS Advocate Panel as a Grade 1 Prosecutor....

Stop Press : The Changing Face of Mortgage Regulation

James Vatcher (2006)

From the 21 March 2016 the European Mortgage Credit Directive (MCD) takes affect and is to be regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This will lead to changes for all those involved in the mortgage process be they lenders, administrators, advisors or intermediaries and will also see changes for...

No.18 Chambers Welcomes New Tenant – James Vatcher (2006)

James Vatcher (2006)

No.18 Chambers is delighted to announce that James Vatcher (2006) has accepted an invitation to join Chambers and will be available for work from the 4th January 2016 . James will be joining our Personal Injury & Clinical Negligence, Commercial Chancery & Property teams. James is developing a broad common law...

No.18 Chambers Welcomes New Tenant – Shannon Revel (2014)

No.18 Chambers is delighted to announce that Shannon Revel (2014) has accepted an invitation to join Chambers following the successful completion of her pupillage . Shannon will be joining our Family, Commercial Chancery & Immigration teams. Shannon joined Chambers as a Pupil in November 2014, following completion of a five-week Middle...

STOP PRESS : Misuse and abuse of section 20. (Re N (Children) (Adoption: Jurisdiction) [2015] EWCA Civ 1112)

Tracey Hennessey (2001)

Sadly we are all too well aware of the delays that the misuse of section 20 can cause.  This mechanism for accommodating children means that as long as their immediate welfare needs are safeguarded they go to the bottom of the list when it comes to local authorities issuing proceedings...

No.18 Chambers Welcomes New Tenant - Tracey Hennessey (2001)

Tracey Hennessey (2001)

No.18 Chambers is delighted to announce that Tracey Hennessey (2001) (formerly of 12 College Place, Southampton) has accepted an invitation to join Chambers . Tracey is a family specialist and will be joining both our Care and Children Team  and our Court of Protection Team. Tracey’s practice encompasses all aspects of...

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