Chambers News

Stay up to date with the latest news from Goldsmith Chambers and our members.

 

Inspirational Women in Law Awards 2020

Chambers is delighted to have celebrated the Inspirational Women in Law Awards 2020 on the evening of 5th November 2020, organised by the Next 100 years campaign. In particular, Chambers wishes to congratulate Samina Iqbal, who was awarded ‘Champion of the Year’. Samina is Joint-Head of Chambers’ immigration and public law team and was recognised for […]

Bar Pro Bono Awards 2020

Chambers is delighted to have celebrated the Bar Pro Bono Awards 2020 at its virtual ceremony last night, 4th November 2020, and wishes to congratulate each of our individual members’ achievements. Chambers was also deeply honoured to receive the award for Pro Bono Chambers of the Year. Additionally, we would like to congratulate: Sangeetha Iengar – […]

Chambers continues to grow from strength to strength

Chambers is delighted to welcome Jan Doerfel as a member, who joins Chambers’ immigration and public law team. Jan Doerfel (2000) – Jan is a direct access barrister who has been practising in the field of immigration, asylum and human rights law for over 17 years. He is extremely passionate about getting justice for his clients […]

Dominic Bell Secures Acquittal

Dominic Bell secured the acquittal of a door supervisor who was charged with a serious assault upon a patron of  the nightclub for whom he worked. The case involved a frame by frame analysis of CCTV footage and the question of causation relating to injuries. As a result of careful cross-examination, the judge at Canterbury […]

Immigration and Public Law team’s submission to IRAL’s Call for Evidence

Goldsmith Chambers’ immigration and public law team has submitted its response to the Independent Review of Administrative Law and its Call for Evidence “on how well or effectively judicial review balances the legitimate interest in citizens being able to challenge the lawfulness of executive action with the role of the executive in carrying on the […]

Stephen Knafler QC

Members of Goldsmith Chambers wish to express their sadness at the death of Stephen Knafler QC. He was an amazing barrister and a good man. Several of our members had the honour to have been led by him – he was always such a team player and a true collaborator. This is a huge loss […]

Chambers & Partners 2021

Chambers is delighted to announce that a number of members of chambers have been ranked in Chambers & Partners 2021 edition. Anthony Metzer QC – Police Law (Mainly Claimant) – Silks – Band 2Well versed in actions against the police, including claims for malicious prosecution, false imprisonment and assault. He is noted for his skills […]

Chambers continues to grow from strength to strength

Chambers is delighted to announce that six new practitioners have or will be joining Chambers very soon. We are very pleased to welcome all new members, whose details and short biographies appear below. Amarjit Seehra, Sara Anzani, Emma Harris and George Symes join Chambers from 10 Kings Bench Walk Chambers and will start as members […]

Victoria Wilson selected for the Bar Council Leadership Programme

Chambers is delighted to announce that Victoria Wilson has been selected for the inaugural Bar Council Leadership Programme, which is intended to facilitate a powerful network of new leaders, now and in the future. The programme provides an opportunity for barristers to consider the role they can play within their practice areas, chambers, the Bar and wider […]

We Are Advocate Awards

Chambers is delighted to announce that several members have been nominated for awards with We Are Advocate (formerly the Bar Pro Bono Unit). They are: Anthony Metzer – Pro Bono QC of the Year Samina Iqbal – International Pro Bono Barrister of the Year Sarah Pinder – Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year Sangeetha […]

 

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