Chambers News

Samantha Davies joins Chambers

Chambers is delighted to welcome Samantha Davies, who joins us today from Great James Street Chambers. Samantha practices predominantly in Crime, Extradition and Civil Law.

Samina Iqbal joins Sikh Lawyers Association’s pupillage event

Chambers is delighted to support Samina Iqbal‘s participation in the Sikh Lawyers Association’s pupillage event, taking place tonight, 10th November 2021 at 7pm. It is not too late to register for students and graduates seeking pupillage or an interest in qualifying at the Bar. Do join our joint-head of the immigration and public law team […]

Webinar – Over the EU Settlement Bridge

Goldsmith Immigration and Public Law Team was delighted to present this webinar on the EU Settlement Scheme, providing an update on the changes to immigration law after Brexit as far as EEA nationals and their family members are concerned. In this webinar, senior practitioner and joint-head of team Sarah Pinder with Luke Piper, Head of Policy and […]

Civil Team Seminar – 10th November 2021

Bar Pro Bono Awards 2021

Last night, 3rd November 2021 at the Advocate Pro Bono Awards, Head of Chambers Anthony Metzer QC was awarded Pro Bono QC of the year, after previously having won the award in 2019 also. Samina Iqbal, joint head of our Immigration and Public Law team, was highly commended in the category of Junior Barrister of the Year.

Goldsmith Chambers are proud to promote Pro Bono Week 2021

Pro Bono Week 2021 runs from Monday 1st – Friday 5th November. Watch our #wedoprobono video here: https://goldsmithchambers-my.sharepoint.com/:v:/p/j_needham/EVuT1AaHYpFIt6PBdPy_RdgBODUrHVFJM_xMZNS_fV7Vuw?e=YaSR0v Follow this link for a list of Pro Bono Week events and seminars: http://probonoweek.org.uk/events

Inspirational Women in Law Awards

We are delighted to announce that our members have been shortlisted for the Inspirational Women in Law Awards. Christina Warner and Charlotte Proudman are finalists in the Barrister of the year category, and Anthony Metzer QC is a finalist in the Champion of the year category. The winners will be announced on Wednesday 3rd November […]

Anthony Metzer QC and Dr Charlotte Proudman made successful submissions in a Court of Appeal case concerning a claimed human right to buy sex

On 22nd October 2021 the Court of Appeal overturned a decision in the Court of Protection which many were concerned would imply a “human right” to buy sex. The case: Re C was considered by three judges, led by the Lord Chief Justice, who examined whether care workers would be committing a criminal offence if they […]

Adoption & Immigration Law Webinar

*Update* – a link to the recording can now be accessed immediately below. Sarah Pinder, a senior practitioner and joint-head of Chambers’ immigration and public law team, will present the second webinar in a collaborative series with Anthony Gold LLP. Sarah will be hosted by Fiona Lyon, Partner at Anthony Gold LLP at 5pm on Thursday 28th October 2021. […]

Chambers & Partners 2022

Chambers is proud to have our members recognised in the 2022 edition of the Chambers & Partners directory.  The rankings have been published as follows: Police Law: Mainly Claimant Anthony Metzer – Silks, Band 2: Anthony Metzer QC is well versed in actions against the police, including claims for misfeasance and personal injury sustained while […]