We are delighted to announce that we have been hugely successful in this year’s Chambers UK Bar 2019 Guide. We have been recognised in a total of 17 major areas of law, with 3 of our barristers ranked as star individuals, and 17 of our barristers ranked in Band 1.
What does Chambers UK 2019 say about St John’s Chambers…
- Chancery (Band 1) – view rankings here
“St John’s Chambers has an excellent reputation for chancery work. ‘They are head and shoulders above anyone outside of London,’ according to one source, who adds: ‘There is no one we consider on a par with them. Everything they do, they do well.’ Another interviewee says: ‘I am always very confident that I can find somebody that will know what they are talking about and will do a good job. I trust that they will be able to do the job to London quality.’ “ - Clinical Negligence (Band 1) – view rankings here
“Standout clinical negligence set, replete with juniors experienced in the sector. Members represent claimants as well as defendants in a wide range of clinical negligence matters, including catastrophic injuries, negligent surgeries, cerebral palsy and delayed diagnoses.” - Commercial Dispute Resolution (Band 2) – view rankings here
St John’s Chambers’ members are regularly instructed in a wide range of commercial cases, offering particular expertise in disputes concerning breaches of contract, commercial property, professional indemnity and partnership matters. Its tenants possess significant experience handling complex cross-border disputes, in addition to frequently acting for and advising clients in high-value domestic and international arbitrations. Instructing solicitors praise the set as ‘an impressive chambers with experienced counsel in all practice areas.’ “ - Company (Band 1) – view rankings here
“The barristers at St John’s Chambers handle the full spectrum of company law matters. The team has expertise in unfair prejudice petitions, breach of directors’ duties cases and breach of warranty claims. ‘They’re certainly our preferred chambers; they can apply expertise to unusual problems.’ “ - Construction (Band 1) – view rankings here
“The leading set for construction on the Western Circuit, St John’s can handle both domestic and international instructions ranging from high-profile ICC arbitrations to smaller claims for SME and family-owned businesses. The barristers act for the full spectrum of industry clients, including contractors, developers, insurers and local authorities. They are able to act in cases involving both private and public employers, and the barristers are adept at numerous forms of ADR.” - Family/Matrimonial (Band 1) – view rankings here
“A renowned team of silk and junior practitioners that offers coverage of all aspects of family law. Barristers at the set take on high-value finance instructions as well as public and private child law cases. They handle a rich palette of matters including cases relating to fatalities, adoption, surrogacy, neglect and abuse. They also possess impressive trial experience in the Court of Protection. A source observes: ‘They operate with reassuring professionalism.’ “ - Personal Injury (Band 1) – view rankings here
“St John’s Chambers is highly regarded for its handling of a wide range of personal injury cases and has members who are regularly instructed in catastrophic injury, fatal accident and historic sexual abuse claims, among others. The set boasts a strong bench of barristers experienced in the representation of both claimant and defendant clients, including several leading insurers. Tenants are also well regarded for their handling of costs issues, and cases involving employers’, occupiers’ and public liability.” - Real Estate Litigation (Band 1) – view rankings here
“St John’s Chambers is considered the pre-eminent set for property disputes on the Western Circuit. It possesses a deep bench of real estate specialists who are active at all levels of the judicial system, from the county courts through to the Supreme Court and the Court of Appeal. Members provide advocacy in connection with a vast swathe of real estate matters including leases, sales, easements, covenants, boundaries and forfeiture. Commentators praise the set’s ‘strength in depth’ and ‘quality’ and note that ‘its familiarity, friendliness and responsiveness set it apart in the local area.’ “
Our barristers are also ranked in the following areas of law:
- Agriculture and Rural Affairs
- Competition Law
- Court of Protection (All Circuits)
- Health & Safety
- Crime
- Licensing
- Planning
- Professional Negligence
- Tax (The Regions)
Our clerks are praised for providing a ‘first class service’ to our clients, and have received fantastic feedback:
- “The clerks are always extremely helpful and quick to do what you need. The whole clerking team is very good. ‘We get a first-class service from them. We trust the clerks and their judgement.’ “
- “The clerks there are second to none.
- “The clerks are first-class and are always helpful in finding the right barrister at the right level of seniority and at the right level of expense.”
- “The staff are helpful and will go the extra mile to ensure optimal client satisfaction.”
- “They talk through things with you and always get people at the right level.”
Whether you are a law firm, a business, a public sector organisation or a private individual, you can be sure you will receive legal expertise and client care of the very highest standards from St John’s, and these rankings clearly demonstrate this.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our clients for their continued support and feedback provided to Chambers UK.