St Philips Chambers is widely praised as ‘an excellent family set providing support at every level’ from experienced silks to juniors just beginning their careers. With a reputation as a ‘robust advocate’ and benefiting from a background as a neuropsychologist, Sara Lewis KC regularly appears in medically complex cases heard in the High Court – she is often instructed to represent parents facing serious allegations of abuse resulting in brain injuries and/or death. Gemma Bowes is well known as a ’skilled advocate’ with an ‘empathetic bedside manner’. William Horwood’s growing practice sees him act on behalf of local authorities, parents, children, and extended family members, impressing for his ‘exemplary’ oral and written advocacy as well as his ’excellent grasp of statute and case law’.
Testimonials
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- 'Kelly Fullwood is very professional and works effectively alongside counsel and her clerking colleagues.'
- 'The clerks' room is very responsive, dealing with all queries within 15 minutes. Clerks are friendly, helpful and polite and will do all possible to assist clients with any problems they may have. Kelly Fullwood is excellent, friendly and goes above and beyond to ensure all your needs are met.'
- 'The clerks are always very helpful. Anthony Burgess in particular will go out of his way to assist.'
- 'The family clerks as a whole are excellent; they are responsive, reliable and efficient.'
- 'St Philips is an excellent family set providing support at every level, with in-house silks as well as door tenants to ensure a seamlessly high level of service.'
- 'St Philips has a broad depth of experience within its family team. It has a strong recruitment history, taking on pupils annually, and provides an excellent training programme. The judiciary respects St Philips enormously, recognising the high standards of its members.'
- 'St Philips' family team is of the highest calibre, with strength at all levels of seniority.'