Employment Law Focus - November 2011 Edition -
Download Employment Law Focus - November 2011 Edition -
This newsletter features articles from James Hurd and Chambers newest tenant Louise Green.
There is also an update on the new reforms in employment law, the new National Minimum Wage Rates and details of the new Head of the Employment Appeal Tribunal.
The upcoming events page highlights our Spring Employment Conference in Manchester on 15th March 2012 and highlights a new ‘pilot scheme’ for Employment advice for our professional clients.
We hope you find the newsletter useful, and appreciate any feedback you may have on it.
Chairman of the Bar visits Chambers
We were delighted to welcome Peter Lodder Q.C., Chairman of the Bar to chambers this morning (Tuesday 25th October 2011).
During our meeting with him various issues relating to the Bar and it's future in the legal market were discussed.
Accompanying him was Michael Todd Q.C. the current Vice-Chairman who takes the Chair in January 2012.
Chambers Welcomes two new tenants
We are delighted to announce that our pupils for 2010-2011 have successully completed their pupillages and have accepted our invitation to join chambers.
For further information about our new tenants please view their profiles,
Louise Green
Suzanne Rivers Mansfield
Sarah Lawrenson appointed as a TECBAR Adjudicator
Sarah Lawrenson has been appointed by the Technology and Construction Bar Association (TECBAR) to sit as an Adjudicator. Chantal-Aimee Doerries QC confirmed the appointment on 24th May 2011.
View Sarah Lawrenson's profile
New appointment to the General Dental Council
Chambers are delighted to announce that Barrie Searle has been appointed as a Legal Advisor to the General Dental Council. Chambers wish him every success in his appointment.
View Barrie Searle's profile
Three appointments to the Health Professions Council
Chambers are delighted to announce that Barrie Searle, David Binns & James Hurd have been appointed as Legal Assessors to the Health Professions Council with effect from 1st June 2010. Chambers wish each member every success in their appointments.
Email Scam
Individuals have recently been subject to identity theft relating to inheritance of estates. If you receive an email from anyone purporting to be a member of St. James's Chambers and informing you of a possible claim disregard it immediately. The information featured within the email, ie. email address, telephone numbers and address details do not correspond with the professional contact details that chambers use.
Members of chambers will not contact you via email directly in relation to any matter.
Guidance in relation to email scams can be found on the Greater Manchester Police website at http://www.gmp.police.uk/mainsite/pages/Emailscamguidance.htm
St. James’s launch Professional Negligence Group
Chambers are delighted to announce the launch of our Professional Negligence group. We have a long established reputation in the area of Professional Negligence and boasts a group of members with experience in Professional Negligence litigation.
As a leading North of England Chancery, commercial and civil set, St. James’s Chambers is regarded as the oldest mixed set in the provinces. Chambers has a long established reputation in the area of Professional Negligence and boasts a group of members with experience in Professional Negligence litigation concerning:
- Solicitors - Barristers - Architects - Engineers - Quantity Surveyors - Surveyors - Valuers - Estate Agents - Auctioneers - Financial Advisors - Accountants - Insurance Brokers - Insolvency Practitioners - Medical Practitioners
Our group regularly produces articles and provides SRA accredited seminars throughout the CPD year.
The members have areas of specialism within their individual practices.
Png members are:
Robert Sterling (Head of Group) 1970
Charles Machin 1973
Michael Mulholland 1976
Lucy Wilson-Barnes 1989
Sarah Harrison 1989
Sean Kelly 1990
Jonathan Smith 1990
Richard Moore 1992
James Hurd 1994
Warren Potts 1995
Christopher Taft 1997
Joseph Mulderig 2002
Sarah Lawrenson 2003
Brad Pomfret 2004
Claire Bunbury 2006
Chambers can keep you informed of the various articles, activities and seminars that take place. To register, please email:profneg@stjameschambers.com
