St John’s Chambers based in Victoria Street, Bristol the largest Set in the South West with over 80 barristers including 7 silks has been named as ‘Chambers of the Year’ 2012 /13 by The Bristol Law Society for the third consecutive year.
St. John’s Chambers recognised by Chambers UK and Legal 500 as a leading Set with expertise in all their practice areas was announced as this year’s winner at the Bristol Law Society’s annual glittering awards dinner held at the Bristol Marriott City Centre Hotel.
The prestigious award sponsored by independent financial...
Over 180 guests joined St John’s Chambers, the largest Set in the South West with over 80 barristers at their charity ball in aid of ‘Action against Medical Accidents’ (AvMA). The event raised more than £6,000 for the independent charity, which promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident and is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Earlier this year the chambers organised a golf day at The Bristol Golf Club sponsored by Withy King raising £4,000, giving a total of over £10,000 for AvMA.
St John’s Chambers, based in Victoria Street, Bristol, and the largest Set in the South West with over 80 barristers, hosted a ball in aid of their ‘Charity of the Year’ Action against Medical Accidents (AvMA) which is celebrating its 30th anniversary.
The evening raised funds of more than £6,000 for the independent charity, which promotes better patient safety and justice for people who have been affected by a medical accident. Earlier this year the chambers organised a golf day at The Bristol Golf Club sponsored by Withy King, which raised £4,000, bringing the total...
The Bike Shed Theatre in Exeter has been awarded Arts Council funding to tour to Bristol, Salisbury and London.
The award-winning play Bunnies – which will tour from the end of October – was written specially for the Bike Shed by young playwright Kieran Lynn. It was first performed in the Theatre last year and received a Peter Brook Empty Space Award.
The tour will help the Bike Shed develop links with other venues and national companies, raising their profile across the country.
Northgate Vehicle Hire, market leaders in flexible vehicle hire and fleet solutions, which has depots in Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Plymouth, and Swansea, has recently introduced a free shares scheme for all staff members who have been with the company for over 12 months.
The new initiative, which was promoted to colleagues through the use of an internal campaign, has proved very popular, with over 90% of staff signing up for the scheme in the two months since its launch.
Launched in July, the Free Shares Award has allowed staff members to receive 250 free...
St John’s Chambers organised a charity golf day and dinner sponsored by Haines Watts Chartered Accountants at The Bristol Golf Club in aid of Headway Bristol.
Over 52 golfers competed in the 18-hole 4-ball Stableford competition with Nestor as the winners and runner up Withy King LLP with trophies awarded to each team member. A total of £4,200 was raised for the local charity.
Kate Croucher, CEO Headway Bristol added: “The support we receive from organisations such as St John’s Chambers – and all those who took part in the Golf Event - is vital in helping us raise awareness...
HotelTonight, an app which allows users to book quality hotel rooms at the last minute, had added South West City Bristol to their destination list.
This means that users of the app will now be able to book up a stay in a Bristol Hotel at the swipe of a button on the very day they wish to visit the city.
Users of the mobile app can get a room at a selection of stylish hotels including the Brooks Guesthouse and The Bristol Hotel from 9am until 2am local time for that same night. Guests can book up to a five-night stay on the app. First time users will get £30 off their first...
Many if not most law firms are faced with a challenging operating environment. Many firms are dealing with these challenges and managing the consequent financial risks effectively. Some are not. This seminar focuses on how law firms can interpret the warning signs in practice and constructively engage with their members, stakeholders and regulator to tackle financial risks.
This one-hour hot topic organised by St John's Chambers, in association with the Bristol Law Society, is aimed at members/partners, and those with management responsibility in law firms.
Exeter City v Bristol Rovers Saturday 3rd August, 3pm St James Park Sky Bet League 2
After months of thumb-twiddling over the summer period for football fans across Exeter (and the whole country, for that matter), the Football League returns.
For the Grecians, there will be no easing into the season as a local derby against Bristol Rovers ensues. As well as local pride and three points at stake, there is also the small matter of vengeance for the City team following home and away defeats to the Pirates last season. New signing David Wheeler, who joined on Friday from...
Bristol-based St. John’s Chambers, the premier barrister set in the South West with over 80 barristers including seven silks, hosts the national Headway Brain Injury Rehabilitation Conference for the second year running.
Headway Bristol invited St. John’s Chambers’ Personal Injury Team, which provides first class legal representation and advice to businesses and individuals across the country, to organise the charity’s national 2012 conference following the success of last year’s event. Sponsored by Irwin Mitchell, the conference attracted over 150 legal practitioners throughout...
