Birmingham-based St Philips Chambers has achieved a significant milestone by being awarded the title of “Set Outside London” at the prestigious 2024 Legal 500 Bar Awards. This accolade highlights the exceptional expertise, service, and consistent excellence exhibited by the chambers, which boasts a team of 160 barristers and 40 support staff.
The Legal 500 Bar Awards are esteemed within the UK legal community, recognising exceptional accomplishments and innovations across individual barristers, specialist practice groups, and sets. St Philips Chambers distinguished itself among its regional counterparts, showcasing not only its legal prowess but also a strong client-centric approach that has fostered trust and respect among its expanding client base.
Joe Wilson, CEO and Director of Clerking at St Philips, expressed his elation at receiving the award, stating, “We are absolutely thrilled to be named as The Legal 500’s ‘Set Outside London’. This accolade further cements our position as one of the UK’s leading chambers. The award is a testament to the collective hard work, dedication, and commitment of everyone in Chambers. Our barristers, clerks, and support staff continuously strive to deliver the highest standard of legal service, and we are grateful to our clients for the trust they place in us.”
This recognition comes during a period of notable growth and success for St Philips Chambers, which has recently celebrated significant victories in complex and high-profile cases. The chambers’ multi-disciplinary team of barristers is recognised as a leading force in advocacy and advisory services at regional, national, and international levels.
St Philips Chambers’ commitment to excellence is evident in its approach to client service, ensuring that clients receive tailored legal advice and representation that meets their specific needs. The chambers has fostered a culture of collaboration and innovation, allowing its barristers to work effectively across various legal fields and specialisms.
The Legal 500 Bar Awards serve to highlight the achievements of the legal profession, and St Philips Chambers’ recognition as “Set Outside London” underscores its status as a premier legal institution outside the capital. The award not only reflects the chambers’ legal excellence but also its dedication to maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity in all its dealings.
As St Philips Chambers looks to the future, it remains committed to further enhancing its reputation and service offerings. With a focus on continuous improvement and adaptation to the evolving legal landscape, the chambers is poised to take on new challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
The Legal 500 Bar Awards provide a platform for celebrating the hard work and dedication of barristers and chambers throughout the UK. St Philips Chambers’ latest accolade reinforces its standing as a trusted partner in legal services, committed to delivering exceptional results for its clients while upholding the highest standards of legal practice.
