St John’s Chambers is one of the largest and most prestigious barristers’ sets in the South West, with 8 silks and over 80 juniors attracting high-quality work in all major areas of civil law. We were voted ‘Set of the Year’ (outside London) by The Legal 500 Bar Awards 2022, and ‘Chambers of the Year 2022’ by Bristol Law Society. We have recently been shortlisted ‘Regional Set of the Year’ by Chambers UK Bar Awards 2022.

We demonstrate excellence and innovation in the provision of legal services having been involved in a number of landmark decisions in the High Court and Court of Appeal. As one of the go-to chambers for legal advice outside London, we receive high level complex instructions from law firms across the UK, multi-national businesses, high net-worth individuals and people from all walks of life. The leading directories describe us as a ‘Western Circuit Powerhouse’ (Legal 500) and ‘Like having London-quality barristers on your doorstep.’ (Chambers UK).

Areas of work

We have top tier expertise in 15 core practice areas: agriculture and rural affairs, clinical negligence, commercial, construction and engineering, Court of Protection, employment, family and divorce, inquests and public inquiries, international arbitration, personal injury, professional negligence, public and administrative law, real estate, tax, wills and trusts. In each of these we are ranked as Band 1 in Chambers UK for the South West.  Each core practice area has a dedicated clerking team to advise clients on the most suitable barrister for their case. Read more

Mediation

For cases where mediation is appropriate, we have a team of 26 qualified mediators available to assist in the capacity of adviser, advocate or mediator. Our modern, purpose-built office premises include rooms that are suitable for mediations. 

For further information please call 0117 923 4700 or visit: www.stjohnschambers.co.uk

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