No. 1 High Pavement Chambers

A specialist Criminal Law set with a national reputation for excellence. We defend and prosecute in all areas of crime.

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On 8th November 2025 Chambers will be participating at the first East Midlands pupillage fair at the Ropewalk, Nottingham. Be sure to book your tickets and our pupillage team look forward to seeing you there.

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The 15 year old boy, defended by Balraj Bhatia KC and James Varley. The 13 year old girl, defended by Jeremy Benson KC and Phil Gibbs. Both charged with the murder of grandfather in Braunstone Park, but found guilty of the lesser charge of manslaughter.

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Lucky Thandi, Sinjin Bulbring and Megan Morrison were at the 1 High Pavement Chambers stand at The Bar Council of England and Wales Pupillage Fair on Saturday

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No. 1 High Pavement is delighted to welcome Miss Louise Howard as our new pupil at the start of her 1st Six. She will be supervised by Mr James Varley.

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Lucky Thandi will be back on the road again this weekend, @thebarcouncil #PupillageFair2024 in London on Saturday 19th October. She and her team are looking forward to talking to students and aspiring barristers alike about a career at the Criminal Bar

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In today's @thetimes Chair of the Bar Sam Townend KC sets out a plan for fixing the criminal justice system, ahead of the Spending Review:
⚖️ match funding for more pupillages
⚖️ changes to the workload on barristers
⚖️ increases in legal aid fees & a commitment to future inflation-related rises
Read Sam's article (£): https://t.co/fmMj4Anuvs

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Tom Welshman prosecuted a nursery worker who smeared leftovers in toddlers face. At Nottingham Crown Court she admitted assault, ill-treatment or neglect of a child and was jailed for five months. https://t.co/qd3Y6gIijJ

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Delighted to announce that Ben Gow is joining 1 High Pavement Chambers with effect from 3/6/24

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CONGRATULATIONS to Phil Gibbs on his well deserved Barrister of the Year award at the 2024 Nottingham Law Society Annual Dinner

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HUGE Congratulations to Lucky Thandi for completing @runforall Nottingham 10K this weekend. Lucky ran for @TB_Alert_UK which is a charity very close to her ❤️. If you would like to donate, please use the following link.
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We are delighted to announce that Dominic Shelley is returning to practice. Dominic is a well respected and popular member of Chambers and we are looking forward to a new chapter for him.

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No.1 High Pavement Chambers are delighted to announce that Mrs Carrie-Ann Garness has accepted an invitation to join chambers on the successful completion of her pupillage.

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1HP had a wonderful time celebrating Chinese New Year at the excellent Mandarin Restaurant in Nottingham. Many thanks to our Anthony Cheung for organising & hosting. Peter Joyce KC particularly enjoyed the Dragon Dance!

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Delighted to say that Lynsey Knott will be joining 1 High Pavement Chambers as of 26th February 2024. Welcome Lynsey

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Luc Chignell successfully prosecuted the company director of an extensions business for misuse of
£100,000+ of customer funds.
After a 3 week Trial before the Honorary Recorder of Leicester HHJ Timothy Spencer KC, the Defendant was convicted & sentenced to 18 months imprisonment.

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CONGRATULATIONS TO CATHERINE PICARDO AND TOM WELSHMAN
Both Catherine and Tom have been accepted on the RASSO panel at Grade 3. They both have a strong interest in this area of work. We are delighted that they are joining our specialist RASSO team in Chambers

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Lady Chief Justice Carr describes Mr Peter Joyce KC as "One of the Greats" during her speech at Friday's Judicial Dinner marking her new appointment.

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1 High Pavement Chambers are delighted to announce that Sue Rodham has joined chambers as a full tenant after much service as a door tenant with immediate effect. Welcome Sue.

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We look forward to welcoming friends old and new to our festive Party this evening. Hoping to see some amazing Christmas Jumpers and sparkly glamour!

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Peter Joyce KC & Lucky Thandi instructed by Bhatia Best Solicitors, appear in the murder case that rocked Nottingham earlier this year

Nottingham attacks: Valdo Calocane admits killing three

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