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20/10/2011
Citadel Chambers are delighted to announce two additions to our Autumn series of lectures:

 

09.11.11          Samantha Forsyth                   Sentencing for Sexual Offences

16.11.11          Mark Wall QC                         Update on Hearsay and Bad Character

 

Mark Wall QC’s lecture has been rearranged from the previous date 12.10.11

 

As usual each lecture will take place in the Richard Wakerly room on the 2nd floor in Citadel Chambers, beginning at 5 for 5.15pm and be accredited with 1.5 CPD points for those present at the end of the session. Refreshments will be provided.

 

Please respond by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone me to reserve your seat as I regret that the number of places for each firm will be limited. Admission will be only for guests whose reservations have been confirmed.



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11/10/2011

Following upon the election of Mark Wall QC as Leader of the Midland Circuit, it is regretted that he will not be able to deliver the talk planned for this Wednesday.
Unfortunately he is committed, as Leader, to attend elsewhere. However, we hope that he will deliver the planned lecture on a day to be arranged in November.

In his place, Rachel Brand QC will a talk entitled “Expert Evidence”, which we hope you will find equally interesting



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10/10/2011

We are delighted to announce that Mark Wall QC has been elected as the new Leader of the Midland Circuit.

He takes up his appointment on Monday 10th October, for a term of three years.


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28/09/2011
Citadel Chambers are delighted to announce our Autumn series of lectures as below:

05.10.11 Graham Russell - The Judge Advocate

12.10.11 Mark Wall QC - Update on Hearsay and Bad Character

19.10.11 Richard Davenport - Speeding

26.10.11 Antonie Muller - New Assault Definitive Guidelines

As usual each lecture will take place in the Richard Wakerly room on the 2nd floor
in Citadel Chambers, beginning at 5 for 5.15pm and be accredited with 1.5 CPD points
for those present at the end of the session. Refreshments will be provided.

Please respond by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone me to
reserve your seat as I regret that the number of places for each firm will be
limited. All are welcome but admission will be only for guests whose reservations
have been confirmed.


24/05/2011
Richard Davenport joins Chambers

We are delighted to announce that Richard Davenport, formerly of Equity Chambers has joined our team. Richard, who was called to the bar in 2002, has particular expertise in Firearms and Driving after spending time with the Ministry of Defence

 

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18/05/11
Graeme Simpson joins Chambers

We are pleased to announce that Graeme Simpson, formerly of St. Ives Chambers has joined our criminal team. Graeme, who is a grade 4 prosecutor, was called to the bar in 1994 and is instructed in the most serious cases.
To book Graeme or for any diary queries please contact Rodney Neeld.

 
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15/05/11

Chambers is delighted to announce the return to practice of Mary Loram and Cathlyn Orchard after Maternity leave.
 

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09/05/11
Pupillage

Chambers will be running a competition for one Pupillage place starting October 2011.

All applications should be by Curriculum Vitae, together with a manuscript covering letter addressed to "The Secretary of the Pupillage Committee" and not to any individual by name. 
The closing date for your application is 27th May.



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02/02/11

We are delighted to announce our Spring series of lectures as below:
 
09.03.11          Mark Wall QC                          Publicity
16.03.11          LGC Forensics                         Forensic Science & its uses in the Courts
23.03.11          Simon Rippon                         Mitigation
30.03.11          Samantha Forsyth                   Insanity as a Defence
06.04.11          Siobhan Collins                        Probation/Sentencing
13.04.11          Gerard Quirke                         Bribery Act

As usual each lecture will take place in the Richard Wakerly room on the 2nd floor in Citadel Chambers, beginning at 5 for 5.15pm and will be accredited with 1.5 CPD points for those present at the end of the session. Refreshments will be provided.

Please respond by email to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or telephone to reserve your seat as I regret that the number of places for each firm will be limited. All are welcome but admission will only be for guests whose resercations have been confirmed.

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14/12/10

The 2011 series of CPD lectures will commence on Wednesday 9th March and run for the following five Wednesdays. Further details will be posted in due course, or contact Stefan Gates for more information.

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9/12/10
Simon Rippon joins Chambers

We are pleased to confirm that Simon Rippon, formerly of St. Ives Chambers, will be joining us on Monday 13th December. Simon was called to the Bar in 1996 and has an extensive criminal practice and will further strenghten the Chambers team.
His profile page is under construction                                                        

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28/10/10
Lawrence Watts joins Chambers

We are delighted to announce that Lawrence Watts, formerly of Cornwall Street Chambers, will be joining us on Monday 1st November.
Lawrence, who was called to the Bar in 1988, has a considerable defence following and will be a great asset to the Chambers team.
His profile page is under construction

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28/10/10
The MOJ Consultation Document on the future of Legal Aid is expected to be issued in the very near future. If anyone has a view of what the future may hold, or would like to discuss their vision for the future, please contact Bill Maynard, our Practice Manager.

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14/10/10
New Tenant
Chambers are delighted to announce Ben Close has successfully completed his Pupillage and is now a tenant in Chambers.
He is an exceptionally able young man and we are pleased to welcome him to the team.


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