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Serjeants’ Inn wins two awards at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026
We are delighted to have won two awards at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2026:
- Ed Pleeth won Inquests & Public Inquiries Junior of the Year
- Professional Discipline Set of the Year
Thank you to Chambers and Partners and to our clients for their ongoing support.
James Berry KC and Chloe Hill succeed in judicial review of misconduct panel in operational dishonesty case
James Berry KC and Chloe Hill succeed in judicial review of misconduct panel in operational dishonesty case.
A Ministry of Defence Police misconduct panel found two firearms officers to have been operationally dishonest but imposed sanctions of final writing warnings rather than dismissal. The panel did not consider or apply the test in Salter that operational dishonesty will usually result in dismissal, nor did they give reasons for their decision, exceptionally, not to dismiss either officer.
The decision on outcome has been remitted to the panel for a fresh decision.
James Berry KC and Chloe Hill represented the Chief Constable of the Ministry of Defence Police, both making submissions at the hearing. Chloe presented the case at first instance.
The judgment can be found here.
Andrew Hockton represented a hospital doctor cleared of dishonesty at Medical Practitioners Tribunal.
Doctor A, a high-flying hospital doctor, faced serious allegations of dishonesty and inappropriate prescribing in a fitness to practise hearing before the Medical Practitioners Tribunal. At the conclusion of a contested hearing, the doctor was fully exonerated with no finding of misconduct or impairment. Doctor A was represented by Andrew Hockton, instructed by Duncan Mawby and Laura Patriche of BTO Solicitors LLP.
Inside the Mind of a Formidable Advocate: the Codes of Influence Podcast with Sarah Clarke KC
Sarah Clarke KC was recently invited on the Codes of Influence podcast by Susana K., to discuss the “principles behind a career built on advocacy, leadership and impact” with Sarah as a silk known for “meticulous preparation and razor-sharp cross-examination”.
Drawing on her experience as a barrister and former Director of the South Eastern Circuit Tim Dutton CBE KC Advanced International Advocacy Course (Keble Course), and the author of Insider Dealing: Law and Practice, (OUP). In this interview, she discusses the craft of advocacy, the mindset required for high-stakes litigation, and the responsibility that comes with influence.
Sarah and Susana also explore leadership at the Bar and the importance of supporting the next generation of advocates.
Watch the full conversation here: https://lnkd.in/eqgamPZa
We are delighted to welcome Lucy Barnard as a tenant at Serjeants’ Inn Chambers following the successful completion of her pupillage.
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Awards
Inquests & Inquiries Set of the Year
WINNER
Clinical Negligence Set of the Year
WINNER
Clinical Negligence Junior of the Year
Eloise Power
NOMINATED
Public Services & Charities Silk of the Year
John Beggs KC
WINNER
Court of Protection Set of the Year
WINNER
Junior Pro Bono Barrister of the Year
Jake Rylatt
NOMINATED
Female Trailblazer of the Year
Rachel Spearing
SHORTLISTED
Public Services and Charities Junior of the Year
James Berry
WINNER
Court of Protection Junior of the Year
Rhys Hadden
WINNER
Public Services and Charities Set of the Year
NOMINATED
Public Law Set of the Year
NOMINATED
Professional Disciplinary Set of the Year
NOMINATED
Court of Protection Set of the Year
NOMINATED
Clinical Negligence Set of the Year
NOMINATED
Set of the Year
NOMINATED
Best Chambers for Legal Tech
LONGLISTED
Best Chambers Supportiveness
LONGLISTED
Best Chambers for Quality of Work
LONGLISTED
Nageena Khalique KC
Advocate of the Year
WINNER
Set for Social Mobility Initiative of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Set for Race Equality Initiative of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Sarah Clarke KC
Business Crime Defence
LISTED
John Beggs KC
Professional Discipline Silk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Bridget Dolan KC
Inquests and Public Inquiries Silk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Simon Cridland
Professional Discipline Junior of the Year
WINNER
Clinical Negligence Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Inquests and Public Inquiries Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Professional Discipline Set of the Year
WINNER
Michael Mylonas KC
Court of Protection and Community Care Silk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
John de Bono KC
Clinical Negligence Silk of the Year
WINNER
Katie Gollop KC
Court of Protection and Community Care Silk of the Year
WINNER
Bridget Dolan KC
Court of Protection and Community Care Silk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Sarah Clarke KC
Financial Services and Insurance Silk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Claire Watson KC
Clinical Negligence Silk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Anthony Haycroft
Professional Disciplinary and Regulatory Junior of the year
SHORTLISTED
Heidi Knight
Clinical Negligence Junior of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Eloise Power
Clinical Negligence Junior of the Year
SHORTLISTED
James Berry
Public Services and Charities Junior of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Rhys Hadden
Court of Protection and Community Care Junior of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Cecily White
Professional Disciplinary and Regulatory Junior of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Catherine Calder
Chambers Leader of the Year
WINNER
Lee Johnson
Senior Clerk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Clinical negligence set of the year
SHORTLISTED
Court of Protection and Community Care Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Professional Disciplinary and Regulatory Law Set of the Year
WINNER
Public Law Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Public Services and Charities Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Marketing Team of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Front of House Team of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Sarah Clarke KC
Responsible Leader
SHORTLISTED
Mark Harries KC
Pro Bono KC of the Year
WINNER
Olivia Kirkbride
Young Pro Bono Barrister of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Tom O'Connor
Pro Bono Chambers' Professional of the Year
WINNER
Pro Bono Chambers of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Andrew Hockton
Professional Discipline & Regulatory Law Junior of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Angus Moon KC
Clinical Negligence Silk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Clinical Negligence Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Lifetime Achievement Award
Sir Robert Francis KC
Marketing & Front of House Team of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Catherine Calder
Chambers' CEO of the Year
SHORTLISTED
James Berry
Public Law Junior of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Heidi Knight
Clinical Negligence Junior of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Alan Jenkins
Professional Discipline & Regulatory Law Junior of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Sarah Clarke KC
Financial Services and Insurance Silk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Christopher Johnston KC
Clinical Negligence Silk of the Year
WINNER
John Beggs KC
Professional Discipline & Regulatory Law Silk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Public Law Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Professional Discipline & Regulatory Law Set of the Year
WINNER
Clinical Negligence Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Clinical Negligence Set of the Year
WINNER
Clinical Negligence Junior of the Year
Neil Davy
Professional Discipline Junior of the Year
Elliot Gold
Professional Discipline Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED
John de Bono QC
Clinical Negligence Silk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Professional Discipline Junior of the Year
James Berry
Professional Discipline Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Claire Watson
Clinical Negligence Junior of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Clinical Negligence Set of the Year
WINNER
Clinical Negligence Silk of the Year
Christopher Johnston QC
Outstanding Contribution to Diversity & Inclusion Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Professional Discipline Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Gerry Boyle QC
Professional Discipline Silk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
David Morris
Professional Discipline Junior of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Elliot Gold
Leader of the future, Diversity & Inclusion
SHORTLISTED
Professional Discipline Silk of the Year
John Beggs QC
Chambers Innovation
WINNER
Chambers of the Year
WINNER
Award for Customer Focus
WINNER
Chambers of the Year
WINNER
Katie Gollop QC
Barrister of the Year
WINNER
Client Care Initiative of the Year
HIGHLY ACCLAIMED
Certificate of Recognition for Excellence in Well-being
HIGHLY ACCLAIMED
Michael Mylonas QC
Clinical Negligence Silk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Angus Moon QC
Clinical Negligence Silk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Professional Discipline Junior of the Year
ANTHONY HAYCROFT
Clinical Negligence Set of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Angus Moon QC
Clinical Negligence Silk of the Year
SHORTLISTED
Client Management Innovation
FINALIST
Chambers of the Year
WINNER
Litigation Team of the Year
FINALIST
Set of the Year
WINNER
Clinical Negligence Set of the Year
WINNER
Bridget Dolan
WINNER
Set of the Year
WINNER
2015
Set of the Year
WINNER
The Lawyer Awards 2015
Bronze place
GERRY BOYLE
2015
Client Service
HIGHLY ACCLAIMED
Bronze place
SET OF THE YEAR
2016
JOHN BEGGS QC
2016
Set of the Year
HIGHLY ACCLAIMED
2016
Rising Star
CECILY WHITE
Professional Discipline Junior of the Year
ANDREW HOCKTON
Best Strategic Resource
2015
FINALIST
Professional Discipline Finalist
ANTHONY HAYCROFT
Best Service Innovation
FINALIST
2016
BRIDGET DOLAN QC
Professional Discipline Set of the Year
WINNER
Finalist
JOHN BEGGS QC
Lucy accepts instructions across all areas of Chambers’ work, including clinical negligence, Court of Protection, police law, and inquests and inquiries. She brings an outstanding academic record, having achieved the highest marks in her cohort in both her MA in Medical Law at King’s College London and the Bar Practice Course at the Inns of Court College of Advocacy. During pupillage, she gained experience across Chambers’ core specialisms, working alongside members on a range of complex and sensitive cases.
We warmly congratulate Lucy and look forward to supporting her as she develops her practice.
To find out more about Lucy’s experience, or to discuss instructing her, please visit her profile or contact our clerking team: https://lnkd.in/e2wwqqPN