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Anya Newman

Anya Newman

St Philips Chambers, West Midlands

Work Department

Real Estate

Position

Anya Newman was called in 2007 and quickly gained a reputation for her advocacy work, being consistently recognised in the legal directories since 2014.

Anya has a reputation for being practical and supportive to her clients whilst being “formidable” in court. In addition, her attention to detail and drafting is highly valued. Flexible in her approach, she is regarded as being able to expertly read her audience to be able to present arguments in the most persuasive manner possible.

In addition to her real property practice, Anya has a national reputation in Landlord and Tenant. She is passionate about houses, often advising Local Authorities who are considering the redevelopment of estates and private landlords with difficult tenancy issues. She particularly enjoys agricultural work and those cases which affect those living and working in the countryside.

Anya regularly appears in the High Court and has experience of large and complex litigation. She is a practical barrister, able to advise clients on the most cost-effective options in litigation. For that reason, she is frequently instructed to attend mediations and is often engaged at the very beginning of the litigation process, working with her clients to achieve the best possible outcome in each case.

Currently, Anya continues to work on the groundbreaking case of Wolverhampton and Others v Persons Unknown which prevents dangerous car cruising across the Black Country.

Anya accepts direct access instructions.

Education

Birmingham University, LLB (Hons) Law Nottingham School of Law, BVC Camm Cup Mooting Competition Winner – 2005 Mistress of the Moots, Birmingham University – 2006 Ashworth Prize, Inner Temple – 2006 Inner Temple Duke of Edinburgh Award – 2006 Warwick Apprenticeship Prize

Leisure

When not working Anya continues her love of property by renovating her historic house in the Cotswolds or her farmhouse in Italy. She loves indulging in Italian culture and improving her (passable) command of the language. To unwind, Anya enjoys performing improvisational theatre and standup comedy.

Mentions

Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Property and construction

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Anya Newman – St Philips Chambers ‘Anya has an incisive brain and an ability which is underestimated at your peril. She has a thorough grasp of the law and smooth delivery in court.'
Midland Circuit • Regional Bar

Social housing

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Anya Newman – St Philips Chambers ‘Anya is extremely knowledgeable, listens to what clients want, offers advice to achieve this, and then uses her excellent advocacy skills to get the desired outcome. She explains things well, communicates throughout and nothing is too much trouble.'