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Doughty Street Chambers is immensely proud to congratulate our five 2023 silks who were formally sworn in at the Appointments Ceremony at Westminster Hall on 27 March. Jonathan Lennon, Garry Green, Joe Middleton, Fiona Murphy and Benjamin Newton (pictured L-R) were appointed as King’s Counsel following the rigorous selection process.

St Ives Chambers is delighted to congratulate Timothy Bowe and Rebecca Wade on their appointment as King’s Counsel at the Appointments Ceremony on 27 March 2023. Timothy and Rebecca are pictured with Head of Chambers, Elizabeth Isaacs KC, and Practice Managers, Sarah Robinson and Daniel Giles.

St John’s Chambers congratulates Lucy Reed and Alex Troup on their appointment as King’s Counsel. Lucy and Alex are pictured with (L to R) Practice Team Leaders Paul Bennett and Elaine Jewell-Moore and Practice Manager Rob Bocock on 27 March 2023.

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to congratulate Duran Seddon, Irena Sabic and Edward Grieves (pictured L to R) and Associate Tenant Anna Morris on their appointment as King’s Counsel on Silks Day 2023.

5 Essex Court warmly congratulates Francesca Whitelaw on her appointment as King’s Counsel. Francesca is pictured with Senior Clerk Mark Waller on 27 March 2023.



Doughty Street Chambers is immensely proud to congratulate our five 2023 silks who were formally sworn in at the Appointments Ceremony at Westminster Hall on 27 March. Jonathan Lennon, Garry Green, Joe Middleton, Fiona Murphy and Benjamin Newton (pictured L-R) were appointed as King’s Counsel following the rigorous selection process.

St Ives Chambers is delighted to congratulate Timothy Bowe and Rebecca Wade on their appointment as King’s Counsel at the Appointments Ceremony on 27 March 2023. Timothy and Rebecca are pictured with Head of Chambers, Elizabeth Isaacs KC, and Practice Managers, Sarah Robinson and Daniel Giles.

St John’s Chambers congratulates Lucy Reed and Alex Troup on their appointment as King’s Counsel. Lucy and Alex are pictured with (L to R) Practice Team Leaders Paul Bennett and Elaine Jewell-Moore and Practice Manager Rob Bocock on 27 March 2023.

Garden Court Chambers is delighted to congratulate Duran Seddon, Irena Sabic and Edward Grieves (pictured L to R) and Associate Tenant Anna Morris on their appointment as King’s Counsel on Silks Day 2023.

5 Essex Court warmly congratulates Francesca Whitelaw on her appointment as King’s Counsel. Francesca is pictured with Senior Clerk Mark Waller on 27 March 2023.


Far-ranging month for the Chair of the Bar
Endometriosis Awareness North, a charity raising awareness of endometriosis and supporting those affected across the North of England, has received a £500 boost from AlphaBiolabs via the company’s Giving Back initiative
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs, examines the most recent data on alcohol misuse in the UK, and the implications for alcohol testing in family proceedings
Clement Cowley, Partner at The Penny Group, explains how tailored financial planning can help barristers take control of their finances and plan with confidence
Marie Law, Director of Toxicology at AlphaBiolabs
A £500 donation from AlphaBiolabs has been made to the leading UK charity tackling international parental child abduction and the movement of children across international borders
Seeing the full picture – Baljit Ubhey OBE outlines the CPS action plan to tackle violence against women and girls, offering insights directly relevant to courtroom practice
Heritage as an anchor and a compass, finding our common humanity and embracing the power of the outsider – Melina Antoniadis’s lessons learnt
Is the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office process fit for purpose? Women barristers’ experiences of bullying are not being reported or, if they are, they are not making it through the system, says Tana Adkin KC
Review by Daniel Barnett
Chair of the Bar reports back