Legal 500 Northern Circuit
« 9 St John Street has extensive expertise in employment. This is a first choice for employment matters and lawyers tend to be very good and accommodating. They tend to have good availability of lawyers at different levels and expertise, and if a pre-booked lawyer has to give up unexpectedly, they are always able to offer another at the same price. They also offer free training on a regular basis and share legal updates via email. « The family clerks have a very good relationship with me and my legal team. They always help and respond quickly to calls and emails and make sure we are never without advice during our hearings. All the staff are good, I have to congratulate Carolyn Cregeen for her exceptional service over the years and the brilliant relationship we all have with her. « Steve Price is very approachable, responsive and appreciates the demands of lawyers. He is familiar with the list of problems on the race track and is able to resolve conflicts thanks to his special skills and knowledge. « Without a doubt, the best chambers in the North for civil legal aid, and particularly strong in housing and public law. » « The rooms are the ones we use the most. They rarely let us down and make sure we always have our first choice or a selection of the most experienced lawyers on the local circuit. 9 St John Street has a « number of excellent lawyers » and advises on the full spectrum of matrimonial, financial and children`s law.
Joanne Barnett has extensive experience representing local authorities, official counsel, the National Youth Advocacy Service and child care providers. Sarah Kilvington is a « persuasive advocate » and an « outstanding advocate for children. » On the public law side, Kilvington advises on cases of serious child abuse and has expertise in handling private law cases involving serious parental alienation. Kalsoom Maqsood has extensive experience in handling public law cases involving fatal and catastrophic injuries to children. Rachael Heppenstall was appointed District Judge. Members of the exchange chambers have extensive expertise in social housing. Brynmor Adams is a notable name, with a strong focus on representing local authorities in housing fraud cases, including claims related to subletting and false inheritance. In July 2022, Paul Burns was called to the Circuit Bench. « Lee Cadwallader is very efficient. Nothing is too difficult and he will do everything he can to help in terms of availability in any way possible. He is a pleasure to work with.
« 9SJS is a great set of rooms, they always do everything they can to help. They have a large group of lawyers with a wealth of experience and specialization. « The chambers have continued to offer a wide range of advice, covering all areas of expertise and able to offer experienced junior and senior lawyers. Excellent together. Lots of quality and has the greatest depth for criminal proceedings in Manchester. « An exceptionally strong team that deserves great respect. « The staff is always very helpful and approachable. I was very impressed with Rachel Kehoe. She is helpful and efficient.
« Excellent clerk led by Steve Price and his team. Personalized and responsive service. Take care of your instructor lawyers. It is always a pleasure to deal with any department, no matter the circumstances. « Good quality at Liverpool with good senior juniors across the spectrum of injury work. « Colin Perrin is very kind and goes out of his way to help when needed. « Brilliant service. Always go the extra mile, both by providing support in cases and by providing value-added services such as arranging training with lawyers. Julia Lanza is fantastic – always responsive and goes further. « Excellent, strength in depth and availability of qualified substitute lawyers if necessary. My favorite set.
« I have nothing but positive feedback on this set. The training is always tailor-made and adapted to the public. The availability of legal aid is generally not a problem. « Excellent communication from the office team. This is its main strength. Always keep your lawyers informed in a timely manner. Nick Buckley is an exceptional employee and never takes for granted those who instruct the rooms. « Rob Lang clarifies everything, and fast! A real addition to the set. « There is an excellent group of strong lawyers in this group, so in the event that a privileged legal advisor is not available, it is usually always possible to find a high-quality alternative within the same group of chambers. They offer a good and extensive education on a variety of relevant topics. « Very professional writing service. They are always reachable and proactive.
« The Ensemble`s annual seminar on real estate litigation in Chester is useful. Kings Chambers members are very adept at dealing with a range of issues, from breach of directors` duties, shareholder disputes, unfair damages and fraud claims to the protection of confidential information and injunctive relief. The complex is hailed as « one of Manchester`s outstanding commercial complexes » and is home to a number of commercial specialists, including Lesley Anderson, Head of Business and Real Estate, who advises on all aspects of commercial contractual disputes, and Mark Harper KC, who has experience advising on breaches of the director`s fiduciary duties. Other notable silks include Andrew Grantham KC and David Casement KC. The team also included a large number of juniors, including Martin Budworth and Neil Berragan. « Excellent service all around and very welcoming and helpful customer service from Maureen Shaw. » « Paul Clarke is a great employee. It is accessible and exceptionally easy to talk about a case. Getting quotes is very easy and Paul is always available. St John`s Buildings has « experienced lawyers » in its criminal practice group.
Panel members have experience in cases of murder and manslaughter, serious violent and sexual offences, child abduction and sexual exploitation, and drug trafficking. Mark Connor is an important name worth mentioning and is praised for his « excellent customer service skills » and « attention to detail. » Thomas Sherrington is a « bright star » and is often found in multi-handed cases. Gemma Maxwell is also well known and regularly informed about cases of murder, rape, drugs and fraud. Laura Nash and Ben Lawrence have extensive criminal practices and are also recommended. « A strong and well-run chamber with a wide range of lawyers who are often able to handle urgent matters when needed. » « The clerks have an excellent reputation for reliable and efficient service, competently supported by highly qualified financial and administrative staff. » « The St. Johns Building is a very solid development with a good range and a good number of lawyers who are very knowledgeable in the area of personal injury. » St John`s Buildings is « a fantastic development » and is praised for its « expertise in the employment team ». Jason Searle leads the employment team and, in addition to his expertise in discrimination cases and social media issues, has recently developed a niche practice dealing with cases dealing with the long-term impact of Covid-19 and the impact of the pandemic on people with disabilities in the workplace. Jamie Jenkins is also an expert in cases of discrimination as well as issues affecting the education sector. Ghazan Mahmood has extensive expertise in representing healthcare professionals.
Thomas Wood is also outstanding and has developed a strong practice in cases of discrimination and whistleblowing. Wood represented the plaintiff in Wharton v. Harrington & Dunston Lodge Ltd., a case of pregnancy-related discrimination under the requirement for a risk assessment. 18 St. John Street Chambers works on a variety of complex cases involving serious and life-threatening sexual abuse, deprivation of liberty and high-quality financial remedies. Fiona Holloran has an extensive practice and is regularly informed of complex cases of historical sexual abuse, multiple injuries, fabricated and induced diseases, and cases with an international element, including abductions. Rehana Begum leads the family team and handles complex cases involving serious life-threatening injuries, sexual abuse, forced marriages and deprivation of liberty of a child. Stephen Murray is a notable name in this field.
« Kings Chambers has a very strong offering, including sports litigation. » « All the staff on this set are excellent. They resolve all issues quickly and are always helpful and courteous to ensure we are happy with any date/jurisdiction/CVP link request changes before they are settled. Fee reports are sent quickly and in detail. Firms and clerks take the time to get to know you and your firm`s needs, so they can provide the expected level of service and the availability of lawyers at all times. Chambers itself is clean, spacious, airy, modern and a pleasure for hosting conferences, the staff always comes to say hello and make sure everything needed is available. « 9LPN has a large number of lawyers for children`s public cases. » « No matter who you`re in contact with, they`re always responsive, friendly and helpful. A special mention is made to Rachel Williams, who always goes above and beyond. « This chamber offers a number of experienced lawyers and will also do everything possible to ensure continuity in cases where a particular lawyer has been appointed. Their training is easily accessible, knowledgeable and well presented. « Julia Lanza and Tony Morrissey excel as service-conscious employees at 9 St John Street Chambers. » « Always available and efficient – you always inform if your lawyer of choice is not available, and they will inform you of any changes.
