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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