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STOP PRESS: New guidance on children orders have been issued along with changes to PD27A

On 6th June 2018, the President of the Family Division issued guidance promulgating standard children and other orders for general use. Shorter Public and Private Law Case Management directions orders have been produced to assist those at court. Helpfully such orders have been colour coded, showing sections of amendment and editorial...

STOP PRESS : Proceedings concerning parents with a learning disability

On 10th April 2018, Sir James Munby issued guidance in relation to parents with a learning disability. The purpose of this ‘is to bring to the attention of practitioners and judges, and to commend for careful consideration and application by everyone, the very important “Good practice guidance on working with...

No.18 Chambers are delighted to welcome our new Junior Clerk Laura Hepburn

No.18 Chambers are delighted to welcome our new Junior Clerk Laura Hepburn . Laura became a clerk in Chambers in April 2018 whilst studying part-time for her Law degree.  Her principal responsibility will be assisting Mark and Rebecca with the day to day running and maintenance of the diary and...

No.18 proud to be walking in the Southampton Legal Walk for third 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 25th June 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...

No.18 Chambers Welcomes New Tenant – John Franklin (2016)

John Franklin (2016)

No.18 Chambers is delighted to announce that John Franklin (2016) has accepted an invitation to join Chambers following the successful completion of his Pupillage .  John will be joining our Civil &  Family team. John joined chambers following successful completion of his pupillage in April 2018. John enjoys an extensive oral...

No.18 Chambers welcomes New Pupil Amelia King

Amelia King (2016)

No.18 Chambers is delighted to welcome Amelia King .Amelia is to join Chambers as a pupil in April 2018. She was called to the Bar in 2016 after obtaining a ‘Very Competent’ grade on the BPTC which she studied on a part-time basis whilst working full-time as a Paralegal in...

No.18 Chambers Welcomes New Tenant – Sara Chalk (2018)

Sara Chalk (2018)

No.18 Chambers is delighted to announce that Sara Chalk (2018) has accepted an invitation to join Chambers and will be available for work from the 26th March 2018 .  Sara will be joining our Family team. Sara transferred to the Bar in 2018 from her role as a Legal Executive Advocate...

STOP PRESS: Restrictive Covenants in Employment Contracts

Ian Wheaton (2002)

Every business has information that is confidential and is vital to both their success and operation, whether that be knowledge of your business clients/customers with whom they became connected , internal processes, business strategies or technology. For any competitor in your market this information can be attractive and may help...

No.18 Barristers Chambers Sponsor The Hampshire Law Society Annual Dinner

No.18 Barristers Chambers are delighted announce we are supporting The Hampshire Law Society Annual Dinner on the 17th May 2018. The evening will take place at the prestigious Hilton at the Ageas Bowl.  With Pre-dinner drinks being served  and the opportunity to do some beer tasting from a local micro brewery...

No.18 Chambers Welcomes New Junior Clerk: Rebecca Burns

No.18 Chambers are delighted to welcome our new Junior Clerk Rebecca Burns . Rebecca became a clerk in Chambers in January 2018 after achieving an Upper Second Class BSc (Hons) Degree in Natural Sciences, majoring in Mathematics and Biology.  Her principal responsibility will be the day to day running and...

No.18 Chambers Welcomes New Tenant – Claire Hook (2010)

Claire Hook (2010)

No.18 Chambers is delighted to announce that Claire Hook (2010) has accepted an invitation to join Chambers .  Claire will be joining our Family and Civil teams . Claire joined Chambers following the successful completion of her pupillage in October 2017. Claire enjoys a mixed common law practice. Prior to pupillage,...

No.18 Barristers Chambers Jointly Sponsor The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives Bournemouth and District Branch 86th Annual Dinner

No.18 Barristers Chambers are delighted announce we are supporting The Chartered Institute of Legal Executives Bournemouth and District Branch 82nd Annual Dinner on the 8th December 2017. For more details please see www.badcilex.org.uk....

No.18 Barristers Chambers Jointly Sponsor Ridge Runner OCR

No.18 Barristers Chambers are delighted announce we are supporting Ridge Runner OCR. Ridge Runner made its debut on the 1st and 2nd October 2016. It is an exciting, muddy and challenging 10km cross country obstacle race taking part on Saturday 30th September 2017 at the Broadlands Estate in Romsey. Over...

Tracey Hennessey interviewed on UK Talk Radio

Tracey Hennessey (2001)

On Thursday 28th September Tracey Hennessey is to appear on UK Talk Radio speaking about Chambers, the legal industry and the ever evolving role of Barristers. To hear the interview, please click on the attached link....

Katherine Henry (2008) is published in family affairs with article on speaking at to speak at the World Congress on Family Law and Children Rights

Following  Katherine Henry (2008) speaking at the World Congress on Family Law and Children Rights in Dublin in June 2017, we are delighted to announce that she has been published in family affairs writing on her experience If you have any questions or queries surrounding Katherine’s Practice or Chambers and the...

Barney Large published in Daniel Barnett’s Employment Bulletin:

Barnaby Large (2007)

No.18 are delighted to announce that Barney Large has been published in Daniel Barnett Employment Bulletin discussing  Can Claimants doing different work bring equal pay claims on the same ET1 claim form? To read the full article please click here ...

No.18 Chambers Appoints new Head of Chambers

Tracey Hennessey (2001)

No.18 is delighted to announce  the appointment of our Head of Chambers Tracey Hennessey. After years of dedicated service as Head Of Chambers, Ashley Ailes is standing down. He remains a valued member of chambers, continuing to practice. On behalf of all members, the new Head of Chambers offers Ashley...

NEWS FLASH : The blame game…is it time to move to no fault divorce

In Owens v Owens [2017] EWCA Civ 182 the Court of Appeal has refused a wife’s appeal on the grounds of her husband's unreasonable behaviour. The parties married in 1978 and separated in 2015. They had two children. The wife petitioned for divorce on the grounds that the marriage had broken...

Barney Large published in Daniel Barnett’s Employment Bulletin:

Barnaby Large (2007)

No.18 are delighted to announce that Barney Large has been published in Daniel Barnett Employment Bulletin discussing  Can a Claimant successfully claim harassment by simply asserting s/he has a disability without establishing s/he is disabled under the Equality Act 2010? To read the full article please click here ...

Legal Walk for third year running - Please donate...

No.18 are proud to announce that for a third year running we are walking in the Southampton Legal (10 km) Walk on Monday 8th 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...

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