Chambers News

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

 

Women and Diversity in Law Awards 2025

We are delighted to announce that Dr Charlotte Proudman jointly won (with Monica Feria-Tinta of Twenty Essex Chambers) Woman of the Year at this year’s awards. We are also proud to share that three other members and staff of Chambers were also shortlisted: Anthony Metzer KC – Mentor of the Year Sara Anzani – Returner […]

Second-Six Pupils

Goldsmith Chambers is thrilled to announce that Katherine Soroya and Leanne Hemming, our current Pupils, will be on their feet from 1st April. Katherine Soroya is available for instructions in Immigration, Family and Civil cases. During the last six months she has gained extensive experience across these areas after joining us from a busy practice […]

On the Rise: Illegal Working Penalties – Emma Harris writes for ILPA’s Blog

In the latest edition of ILPA’s Blog, available here,  Emma Harris writes about the recent crackdown against illegal working and the serious consequences for employers who receive civil penalty notices. Employers face a first-time penalty of £45,000 per illegal employee as well as the reputational damage of having their business named and shamed on the […]

Dr Charlotte Proudman’s Victory in the Case brought against her by the BSB. 

We are delighted by the decision on Thursday 12 December 2024 by the Panel chaired by HH Judge Nicholas Ainley to dismiss the Bar Standards Board’s case against our distinguished member of Chambers, Dr. Charlotte Proudman, which has received much press coverage. The Bar Tribunal and Adjudication Services Panel ruled that there was no case […]

Civil Penalty Success for Emma Harris

Emma Harris has succeeded in having a Civil Penalty Notice cancelled on appeal for her client who was accused of employing an illegal worker. His Honour Judge Murch, sitting in the County Court at Luton, agreed with Ms Harris’ submission that it is the Secretary of State who bears the burden of proving both that […]

Inspiration Women in Law Awards 2024

Chambers is delighted to announce that Sara Anzani has been shortlisted in the category of Barrister of the Year at the Inspirational Women in Law Awards 2024. The awards ceremony, hosted by Clifford Chance, will take place on 05 November 2024. 

Chambers & Partners – 2025

Chambers is delighted to announce that a number of members of chambers have been ranked in Chambers & Partners 2025 edition. Crime: Anthony Metzer KC – Silk – Band 3 Family: Matrimonial Finance Victoria Wilson – Band 4 Immigration: Set – Band 4 Anthony Metzer KC – Silk – Band 3 Sanaz Saifolahi – Band […]

Legal 500 – 2025

Chambers is very proud that we again have several members recognised in the 2025 edition of the Legal 500 directory. The rankings have been published as follows: Administrative Law & Human Rights Leading Silk – Anthony Metzer KC – Tier 3 Clinical Negligence Leading Junior – Heather Beckett – Tier 4 Crime Leading Silk – […]

Chambers continues to grow

Chambers is delighted to announce the return of three former members of Chambers: Charlotte Bull and Matthew Paul have returned to our Crime team. Jan Doerfel has returned to our Immigration and Public Law team.

 

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