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May 16, 2025
“Sun’s Out, Legal Issues About! On the BeachIn the second in our 'Sun’s Out, Legal Issues About!' series of short property and land law-related articles, Rawdon Crozier examines the legal issues on the beach
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Nick Lewin successfully defendeds a client Nick Lewin successfully defended a client charged with multiple offences of a sexual nature against three of his half siblings.
Read storyMay 12, 2025
“Sun’s Out, Legal Issues About! Can I cut my neighbour’s overhanging branches without their permission?”In the first in our Sun’s Out, Legal Issues About! series of short property law-related articles, Charlotte Davies examines the law on when and how you are allowed to cut your neighbour’s trees, bushes and branches.
Read storyMay 6, 2025
The LFJB (Local Family Justice Board) Truro, in conjunction with KBG Chambers, has arranged some training at Trelissick HouseThe key speaker will be Dr Anna Gough, consultant clinical psychologist
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Melina Mukherjee begins Pupillage at KBGMelina started her first six and will be supervised by Michael Brown and Francesca Whebell
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Kathleen Purshouse begins second sixKat is accepting instructions in Criminal law
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Ivybridge Community College Career FairLast night Nigel Hall & Samuel Knight attended
Read storyFebruary 28, 2025
Further success for Victoria LeesVictoria successfully argued that two of the children should remain in long term foster care
Read storyFebruary 27, 2025
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Rawdon Crozier's Success in Upper Tribunal Endorsed by Court of AppealCost of Roof Replacement not Recoverable as Service Charge
Read storyFebruary 26, 2025
A Tough Nut to Crack? Hardly… Court Ordered Mediations post-ChurchillKBG Chambers has a strong team of qualified and accredited Civil / Commercial mediators who are ready to mediate disputes and to represent clients throughout the ADR process
Read storyFebruary 21, 2025
KBG Chambers Mediation Team expands with Charlotte DaviesCharlotte joins Rawdon Crozier, Andrew Willetts, James Jarvis, Samuel Knight and Abigail Leigh, in the KBG Chambers Mediation Team.
Read storyFebruary 19, 2025
****FULL TENANCY & PROBATIONARY TENANCY APPLICATIONS WELCOME IN FAMILY LAW****Why not make a change and join KBG Chambers!
Read storyFebruary 17, 2025
Charlotte Davies settles Multi Track flooding misrepresentation claim Charlotte Davies has settled a property misrepresentation claim pleaded at over £200,000.00, within days of trial, after a protracted dispute lasting four years.
Read storyFebruary 6, 2025
Victoria Lees and Abigail Leigh, instructed in a complex 4 day family caseThe issues included change of residence, psychological expert assessments, parental alienation & sexual abuse allegation
Read storyFebruary 3, 2025
Jonathon Bosanko new Head Of ChambersJonathon takes over from Deni Mathews, who has stepped down after 11 years following his appointment by the King as a Circuit Judge.
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Acquittals for Katie Churcher, Hollie Gilbery & Michael GreenAcquittals for Katie Churcher, Hollie Gilbery & Michael Green
Read storyJanuary 29, 2025
Private Law: Reopening/appealing findings of fact, with close consideration of Re E (Children: Reopening Findings of Fact) [2019] EWCA Civ 1447The issue of reopening findings of fact or appealing them has been a cause of significant debate for some time, with several cases addressing this in the last few years.
Read storyJanuary 27, 2025
Success for Charlotte Davies in the Land Registration TribunalReserved judgment has been handed down in the matter of Privett v Runic Holdings Limited REF/2023/0456 following a hearing that took place in November 2024
Read storyJanuary 21, 2025
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Another acquittal for Katie Churcher After a four day trial at Truro Crown Court, Katie secured an acquittal for a Defendant charged with attempted rape
Read storyJanuary 17, 2025
Charlotte Davies represents Devon County Council at Inquest involving death of young woman in supported livingCharlotte Davies acted for the Local Authority during a four-day inquest at Exeter Coroner's Court before Alison Longhorn, the Area Coroner for Devon, Plymouth & Torbay.
Read storyJanuary 15, 2025
Hollie Gilbery secures an acquittalThe not guilty verdicts were a huge relief to the client after all this time.
Read storyJanuary 13, 2025
Pupillage at KBG Chambers – The Real StoryWith the pupillage gateway window now open, Samuel gives an insight as to what pupillage is like at KBG Chambers.
Read storyJanuary 10, 2025
KBG Chambers is delighted to announce the appointment of Deni Mathews as a Circuit JudgeThe Lady Chief Justice has deployed him to the Midlands Circuit, based at Shrewsbury Crown Court
Read storyJanuary 7, 2025
Lewis Aldous joins KBG ChambersKBG Chambers are pleased to announce that Lewis Aldous will be joining Chambers from the 1st February 2025.
Read storyJanuary 2, 2025
Abigail Leigh joins KBG ChambersAbigail is joining KBG Chambers after successfully completing her pupillage with us
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December 9, 2024
KBG Chambers' Virtual Open Evening 2025Tuesday 14th January 2025 - 7pm - Microsoft Teams
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Success for Deni Mathews and Michael GreenAcquittals at Court Martial Trials
Read storyNovember 20, 2024
Francesca Whebell secures an acquittalThe trial involved a number of complexities due to the complainant's mental health at the time of offence, and at trial.
Read storyNovember 18, 2024
Charlotte Davies speaks at the Tenancy Fraud ForumCharlotte Davies was invited to present a talk on Unlawful Profit Orders to the attendees of the Devon Tenancy Fraud Forum
Read storyNovember 15, 2024
Double success for Hollie Gilbery in one weekDouble success for Hollie Gilbery in one week
Read storyNovember 14, 2024
Great feedback for Victoria LeesCourt finds in favour of Vicky's client, the Mother
Read storyNovember 11, 2024
Success for Nicholas Lewin at trialNicholas Lewin secures a not guilty verdict by reason of insanity
Read storyOctober 18, 2024
KBG Chambers host PJLD welcome drinksHead of Chambers, Deni Mathews, attend and said a few welcoming words.
Read storyOctober 17, 2024
KBG Chambers continue to sponsor SB Frankfurt Under 9'sGreat to see the team in their new kit.
Read storyOctober 15, 2024
Kathleen Purshouse called to The BarShe was called at Gray's Inn and is pictured outside the Inn's Hall.
Read storyOctober 10, 2024
Rawdon Crozier attended reception on the terrace at Parliament hosted by the new Co-Chair of the All Party Parliamentary Group on LeaseholdCelebrating the achievement of the leasehold reforms – to date – and to pay tribute to the outstanding contribution of Sir Peter Bottomley.
Read storyOctober 7, 2024
Emma Pearce jointly undertook a presentation with CAFCASS to the Plymouth Children Safeguarding BoardThe presentation including advice and guidance on presenting to and attending court.
Read storyOctober 4, 2024
Members of KBG Chambers' Civil Team have been recommended in the recent 2025 edition of the Legal 500.l 4 members maintain a Tier 1 ranking.
Read storyOctober 4, 2024
KBG Chambers’ Criminal Team have been recommended as a Tier3 set in the recent 2025 edition of the Legal 500.‘A brilliant set with an array of talent’
Read storyOctober 4, 2024
KBG Chambers' Family Team recommended in Legal 500KBG Chambers Family Team have been recommended as a Tier 2 set in the recent 2025 edition of the Legal 500
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Stephen Barratt and Samuel Knight join KBG ChambersStephen and Samuel are joining KBG Chambers after successfully completing their pupillages with us
Read storyOctober 3, 2024
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KBG Chambers welcomes 2 new pupilsKBG Chambers this week welcomed its 2 new pupils Kathleen Purshouse (Left) and Weronika Kolodziej (Right).
Read storySeptember 30, 2024
Jeremy Rawlings is formally appointed as the Deputy Chancellor of Salisbury CathedralJeremy Rawlings is formally appointed as the Deputy Chancellor of Salisbury Cathedral
Read storySeptember 25, 2024
Success for Ali RafatiAfter a 7 day trial at Plymouth Crown Court, Ali Rafati secured an acquittal for a defendant charged with serious sexual offences.
Read storySeptember 23, 2024
Empowered Women Empower Women: WCWF launches series of inspiring online eventsMembers of chambers Charlotte Davies and Jenny Kumeta attended the Western Circuit Women Forum's first online event as part of its Empowerment Series earlier this week.
Read storySeptember 19, 2024
Feleena Grosvenor held her annual criminal barrister workshop for Pathways to Law at Exeter University, with assistance from Samuel Knight. Pathways to Law is a programme which provides opportunities for sixth form students who are interested in law, and is offered through 7 UK universities.
Read storySeptember 16, 2024
Charlotte Davies (2007) explores the proposed changes under the Renters’ Rights Bill 2024: will the abolition of Section 21 pull the rug from under an entire generation of renters?Section 21: Key to the Door, no More?
Read storySeptember 13, 2024
Abigail Leigh, second six pupil successfully obtained injunctive orders in the High Court.Abigail Leigh was instructed by a Local Authority to appear in the High Court
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The “Jeremy Kyle Inquest” and causation in the Coroners’ CourtCharlotte Davies - who has a specialist practice area in inquests – examines the case law on causation in the coroners’ court in the context of the conclusion of the inquiry into the death of Steve Dymond.
Read storySeptember 10, 2024
****FULL TENANCY & PROBATIONARY TENANCY APPLICATIONS****KBG Chambers are delighted to invite applications for full and probationary tenancy (3rd Six) in Crime, Civil and Family Law.
Read storySeptember 9, 2024
Katie Churcher secured an acquittal for a defendant charged with serious rape offences.After a 6 week trial at Plymouth Crown Court, Katie Churcher secured an acquittal for a defendant charged with serious rape offences.
Read storyAugust 28, 2024
Success for Hollie GilberyHollie successfully represented a 16 year old who was acquitted after trial for an allegation of rape dating back to when he was just 13 years of age.
Read storyJuly 23, 2024
KBG Chambers sponsor the University of Exeter's Criminal Law Prize for 2024The prize demonstrates KBG's commitment to celebrating excellence in the future of the legal profession
Read storyJuly 17, 2024
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Katie Churcher secures an acquittalKatie Churcher has secured an acquittal after a 3 day trial at Plymouth Crown Court.
Read storyJuly 15, 2024
Members and Pupils had an enjoyable Friday evening at the Cornwall Law Society Dinner.KBG Chambers were proud to sponsor the Junior Lawyer of the Year award, with the award being presented by Rawdon Crozier to this years winner Rebecca Rowe.
Read storyJuly 1, 2024
Abigail Leigh commences her 2nd sixAll the members and clerks would like to wish Abigail all the best as she commences her 2nd six of pupillage on Tuesday 2nd July 2024.
Read storyJune 21, 2024
Charlotte Ash recently appeared before Mrs Justice Knowles on an application pursuant to Section 54 of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (“HFEA”).Charlotte, on the instruction from Jonathan Petch at Thompson & Jackson Solicitors, recently represented a couple in securing parental orders for their children who had been conceived by way of gestational surrogacy 13 years after the children’s birth.
Read storyJune 20, 2024
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Pupillage Practice Update on Samuel KnightDuring first six, Samuel had the privilege of gaining experience in a number of complex areas of Civil Law.
Read storyJune 18, 2024
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Pupillage Practice Update on Stephen BarrattStephen started “on his feet” on 2 April 2024. He appears regularly in small claims, possessions, Stage 3s, and interim hearings.
Read storyJune 17, 2024
Francesca Whebell Successful in Court Martial TrialFrancesca Whebell Successful in Court Martial Trial
Read storyMay 29, 2024
Matthew Angus joins KBG ChambersMatthew joins us from Devon County Council and will be joining our Court Of Protection and Deprivation Of Liberty Safeguards teams.
Read storyMay 28, 2024
KBG's second six pupil Stephen Barratt is mentoring two students from University of Exeter Law SchoolStephen, who prior to obtaining pupillage held a managerial position in local government, has been supporting the CJLD with its development.
Read storyMay 22, 2024
Charlotte Davies represents the families of two young people at inquests in Truro Specialist inquest Counsel Charlotte Davies (2007) has represented the families of two young people at separate inquests at Truro Coroner's Court.
Read storyMay 21, 2024
Hollie Gilbery secures acquittal at Plymouth Crown Court after trialSuccess for KBG's Criminal Team
Read storyMay 16, 2024
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Charlotte Davies settles £1 Million Personal injury claimCharlotte Davies (2007) has successfully settled a claim for personal injuries and associated losses which was pleaded at approximately £1million.
Read storyMay 3, 2024
KBG Chambers are delighted to welcome back Victoria Lees from her recent maternity leave.Vicky is available from the 1st May 2024 and continues to except instructions in Care and Private Law matters in Family law.
Read storyMay 2, 2024
Our current pupil Abbie Leigh has been successfully published in Child and Family Law QuarterlyThe article is ‘A review of the current UK surrogacy laws, Law Commission recommendations, and suggestions for reform’ [2023] CFLQ 305.
Read storyApril 19, 2024
Further Success for KBG's Criminal TeamIn the past 2 weeks Deni Mathews, Katie Churcher and Michael Green have secured acquittals in Crown Court Trials.
Read storyApril 18, 2024
Planning Training Provided by KBGYesterday Sancho Brett, barrister and member of our civil team, delivered training on a range of planning law topics to lawyers and planning officers at Plymouth City Council.
Read storyMarch 31, 2024
Family Law Update: March 2024 By Emma PearceEmma Pearce provides a Family Case Law update
Read storyMarch 28, 2024
Stephen Barratt and Samuel Knight are on their feet!All the members and clerks would like to wish Stephen and Samuel all the best as they commence their 2nd six of pupillage on Tuesday 2nd April 2024.
Read storyMarch 8, 2024
KBG Chambers support International Women's DayBoth in our members and clerking team, we have some amazing women who provide a fantastic service to the legal community.
Read storyMarch 7, 2024
University of PLymouth's Debating FinalFeleena Grosvenor and Samuel Knight Judge the Final
Read storyMarch 7, 2024
Sancho Brett speaks at a seminar on dangerous structures and boundary disputes. Yesterday Sancho Brett, Civil Law Barrister, gave a seminar to surveyors and officers from local government building control teams about dangerous structures and boundary disputes.
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March 4, 2024
Why a s.37/41 Hospital Order is not “getting away with it”Charlotte Davies explores the restricted patient regime, why a court may opt to send someone to a psychiatric hospital rather than prison, and what it means for society.
Read storyFebruary 23, 2024
Rawdon and Ibraheem are featured on the front page of the Federation of Private Residents' AssociationsThe featured article covers Rawdon's recent case, Crisplane Limited v Plymouth Community Homes [2024] UKUT 15(LC) - which dealt with lease interpretation of a right to buy lease. Both can be contacted through chambers and www.leasebarristers.com
Read storyFebruary 16, 2024
Cheering Women on to Silk: Counsel Magazine publishes article by Charlotte Davies on new Mentoring Programme from the Western Circuit Women's ForumMember of KBG Chambers Charlotte Davies is co-leading the relaunch of the Western Circuit Women's Forum mentoring programme, and has authored an article for Counsel Magazine on how mentoring can help you on the path to judicial appointment and silk.
Read storyFebruary 1, 2024
Charlotte Davies appears for Cornwall Council alongside Leading Counsel in consolidated drowning inquest to be referred to the UK Covid-19 Inquiry Charlotte Davies (2007) has appeared for Cornwall Council in an inquest over eight days before the Senior Coroner for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly which has resulted in the findings being referred to Lady Heather Hallett, the chair of the ongoing UK Covid-19 public inquiry, and a Prevention of Future Deaths report being sent to the Cabinet Office. The inquest has been reported widely in the national press.
Read storyJanuary 25, 2024
Wolverhampton CC v London Gypsies and Travellers [2023] UKSC 47."Stephen discusses the reasoning and practical significance of the recent Supreme Court judgment on injunctions against newcomers in Wolverhampton CC v London Gypsies and Travellers [2023] UKSC 47."
Read storyJanuary 24, 2024
Crisplane v Plymouth Community Homes [2024] UKUT 15 (LC); Successful Appeal in Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).Crisplane v Plymouth Community Homes [2024] UKUT 15 (LC); Successful Appeal in Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber).
Read storyJanuary 15, 2024
Michael Green successfully defends a client charged with rapeMichael Green successfully defends a client charged with rape
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Charlotte Davies obtains £31,350.00 Unlawful Profits Order against social housing tenantCharlotte Davies obtains £31,350.00 Unlawful Profits Order against social housing tenant
Read storyDecember 18, 2023
Chat KC: A long way off it seems by Samuel KnightFollowing Harber v Commissioners for HMRC [2023] UKFTT 1007 (TC) Samuel Knights explores the dangers arising from the increased usage of AI in civil claims.
Read storyDecember 13, 2023
Charlotte Davies represents the Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall Police at Jury InquestCharlotte Davies represents the Chief Constable of Devon & Cornwall Police at Jury Inquest
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Samuel discusses the Supreme Court’s restatement of the principles of fairness in TUI UK Ltd v Griffiths [2023] UKSC 48 and what it means for evidence in Civil Proceedings moving forwards. Samuel discusses the Supreme Court’s restatement of the principles of fairness in TUI UK Ltd v Griffiths [2023] UKSC 48
Read storyNovember 24, 2023
KBG Chambers' Virtual Pupillage Open Evening 2024KBG Chambers' Virtual Pupillage Open Evening 2024
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Nigel Hall speaks as part of Western Circuit's BarNone ProjectNigel Hall speaks as part of Western Circuit's BarNone Project
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October 30, 2023
Hollie Gilbery secures acquittal at Exeter Crown CourtHollie Gilbery secures acquittal at Exeter Crown Court
Read storyOctober 24, 2023
Jonathon Bosanko ranked in Chambers & Partners 2024 EditionJonathon Bosanko ranked in Chambers & Partners 2024 Edition
Read storyOctober 23, 2023
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Katie Churcher secures acquittal at Cardiff Crown Court after four day rape trialKatie Churcher secures acquittal at Cardiff Crown Court after four day rape trial’
Read storyOctober 6, 2023
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KBG Chambers Criminal Team are ranked Tier 3 in the Legal 500 2024 EditionKBG Chambers is widely regarded as a ‘strong set in the South West‘ for criminal work.
Read storyOctober 6, 2023
KBG's Family Team move up a Tier!KBG Chambers Family Team have been recommended as a Tier 2 set in the recent 2024 edition of the Legal 500.
Read storyOctober 6, 2023
Recommendations for Civil Team in Legal 500 2024 EditionKBG Chambers Civil Team have further success to celebrate in the 2024 edition of the Legal 500. All 4 advocates maintained their Tier 1 status across their chosen areas of law.
Read storyOctober 3, 2023
New Pupils at KBGKBG's Members and Clerks today welcome our 3 new pupils for 23/24.
Read storyAugust 30, 2023
Charlotte Davies publishes her first book: A Practical Guide to the Mental Health TribunalCharlotte Davies publishes her first book: A Practical Guide to the Mental Health Tribunal
Read storyAugust 18, 2023
Georgina and Feleena have successful completed pupillage and have accepted tenancy at KBGGeorgina and Feleena have successful completed pupillage and have accepted tenancy at KBG
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