Bristol Barristers Host Charity Fundraising Conference

Members of the Personal Injury Team of St. John’s Chambers, the largest barristers set in the South West hosted an evening drinks reception held at Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel sponsored by Frenkel Topping.  This was followed by a full-day conference sponsored by Irwin Mitchell LLP on behalf of the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA).  Two events raised over £5,000 in total for the charity. 

Aimed at practitioners, delegates including solicitors learned more about spinal cord injuries (SCI.) Key-note presenters addressed a range of current hot topics, including rehabilitation, disability and employment risks.  Consultant Surgeon in Spinal Injuries, Brian Gardner FRCS FRCP was the headline speaker who addressed clinician reports in spinal cord injury claims.

Derek Jenkins, Chief Executive St. John’s Chambers says: “Our Special Injury Team is recognised nationally as a leader in personal injury litigation and this is the third time we have supported this worthy cause. The Spinal Injuries Association is a national charity that supports all those affected by spinal cord injury (SCI), whether the injury is sustained by trauma or genetics, infection and disease.   The combined events proved very successful helping to raise the profile and much needed funds for the charity.”

Peter Hutchings - Peers Support Manager (West) says: “As a charity, our unique and valuable work is reliant on donations and support from organisations such as St John’s Chambers. St John’s Chambers has organised a number of solicitors training events and networking evenings with all the proceeds coming to SIA. We value our relationship with St John’s Chambers and look forward to working together again in the future.”

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Barristers Host Fundraising Seminar for Spinal Injuries Charity

L – R: Back Row: 

Derek Jenkins, CEO St. John’s Chambers, Glyn Edwards, St. John’s Chambers

Martin Pettingell, Clarke Willmott LLP

Front Row: 

Tony Stephenson, SIA, Emma Zeb, St. John’s Chambers, Peter Hutchings, SIA.

Members of the Personal Injury Team of Bristol-based St. John’s Chambers organised a special drinks reception and seminar on behalf of the Spinal Injuries Association (SIA), sponsored by Clarke Willmott LLP which raised more than £1700 for the charity. 

Over 60 delegates including solicitors, attended the event held at the Bristol Marriott Royal Hotel, to hear key-note speakers and learn more about spinal cord injuries (SCI.  Following a welcome address by chair, Martin Pettingell of Clarke Willmott, Chamber members, Glyn Edwards, Head of Personal Injury Practice Group and P.I. expert Emma Zeb spoke on two areas of interest to those involved in the management of catastrophic injury cases. 

Derek Jenkins, Chief Executive St. John’s Chambers says: “The Spinal Injuries Association is a national charity which supports people who have suffered from a spinal cord injury (SCI); this is for any injury to the spinal cord that is caused by trauma instead of disease.  Our Special Injury Team is recognised nationally as a leader in personal injury litigation and this successful event helped to not only raise much needed funds but also the profile of this worthy cause −the feedback from attendees has been very positive.”

Peter Hutchings, Outreach Manager, Spinal Injuries Association (SIA) gave a well-received presentation on ‘Community peer support – bridging the gap’.   He says: “SIA is grateful for the support of St. John’s Chambers and the impact of the money raised will help us to further develop our services for spinal cord injured people in the region.” 

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