Bristol Law Society's Private Client Conference

Tuesday, 30th September 2014 9.30am - 5.00pm  Members of St John's Chambers' Wills, Trusts and Probate team will be speaking at Bristol Law Society's Private Client Conference at Clarke Willmott, alongside HHJ McCahill QC. The conference will be chaired by Anthony Fairweather of Clarke Willmott, and will present a wide range of speakers covering topical issues from legal and tax updates, through current planning ideas, and how to work with families in resolving their issues. Topics include: The Bristol Chancery Court HHJ McCahill QC Wills and capacity update Alex Troup, Barrister, St John’s Chambers Court of Protection, health and welfare: ‘Sex, Drugs and DOLS’ Jess Flanagan, Solicitor, Clarke Willmott Trustees' applications to court – what help can they expect? Tom Dumont, Barrister, Radcliffe Chambers Tax landscape heading towards the General Election Mike Warburton, Director Tax, Grant Thornton UK LLP Creating certainty in an uncertain world Mark Incledon and Sharon Critchlow, The Citimark Partnership Ltd Challenging Care Act decisions - public law principles for private client practitioners Belinda Schwehr, Care and Health Law Farms and estoppel claims – the new growth area Leslie Blohm QC, St John’s Chambers   Details: Download programme: BLS Private Client Conference 2014  Venue: Clarke Willmott, 1 Georges Square, Bath Street, Bristol BS1 6BA Cost: £100 + VAT for BLS members / £150 + VAT for non-members Registration: Registration and refreshments will be served from 9.00 am Starts: 9.30am Finishes: 5.00pm Accreditation: 6 CPD hours Please make any booking requests direct to the conference organisers, Bristol Law Society by emailing events@bristollawsociety.com or calling 0117 945 8486.  Sponsored by

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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