Sarah Riley

Barrister. PI/CN. BPTC graduate. LLB graduate. 🏳️‍🌈

[Sarah Riley @Sarah_Riley1202]

@BrendaEfurhiev Thank you - the most lovely boy!!

[Sarah Riley @Sarah_Riley1202]

Get your votes in for Coal! The best working from home buddy 🐾

[Sarah Riley @Sarah_Riley1202]

@TruthingToday @LawPawCalendar Definitely Coal - he’s my dog ☺️

[St John's Chambers @StJohnsChambers]

Ranked across 18 specialist areas with 69 individual rankings in the latest edition of @ChambersGuides 2025.

📣 We are pleased to announce that our #Inquests and Public Inquiries team have been recognised this year with Louise Asprey being ranked for the first time in this specialist field.

We have secured rankings in #Mediators with Alex Troup KC and Harry Spurr being ranked.

We’re delighted that the following barristers who have been ranked either for the first time or ranked in other areas of their specialisms:

☆ Tim Leader (Band) 1 in Planning.
☆ Oliver Wooding (Band) 2 for Agriculture
☆ @ValleyExile (Band 3) in Personal Injury
☆ Dr Rachel Segal (Band 3) in Personal Injury

We’re also delighted that these barristers that have been elevated to a higher banding in their specialist fields:

☆ Adam Boyle from Band 3 to Band 2 in Chancery
☆ @AbigailBond1 from Band 2 to Band 1 in Children
☆ Jack Harris from Band 3 to Band 2 in Finance
☆ Bethany Scarsbrook from 'up and coming' to Band 3
☆ Zoe Saunders from Band 2 to Band 1 in Finance
☆ Ben Handy from Band 3 to Band 2 in Personal Injury
☆ James Marwick from Band 3 to Band 2 in Personal Injury
☆ Julian Horne from Band 2 to Band 1 in Personal Injury
☆ Joss Knight from up and coming to Band 2 in Professional Negligence

Most importantly, we would like to say a huge thank you to our clients who kindly provided their feedback about our barristers and clerks. Thank you to all the researchers at Chambers UK.

Find out more here on who has been ranked: https://t.co/fYbyUc0BWT or see our online brochure below.

[Sarah Riley @Sarah_Riley1202]

What a year it’s been! Pupillage finished and first day of tenancy today! So grateful to everyone who has helped me along the way!

[St John's Chambers @StJohnsChambers]

St John’s Chambers is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for four #awards at the @thelegal500 Bar Awards 2024, which will take place at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge on Wednesday 25th September 2024.

Chambers is shortlisted for the following awards:

✶ Set outside London of the Year
✶ Personal Injury Set of the Year
✶ Personal Injury Junior of the Year - Andrew McLaughlin
✶ Court of Protection Set of the Year

We are very grateful to all our clients and referees who have made this shortlisting possible. Congratulations to all those shortlisted and good luck!

Read more here: https://t.co/Idud3BJsMI
#law #thoughtleaders #legal #personalinjurylaw
#courtofprotection

[St John's Chambers @StJohnsChambers]

Need a refresher before heading to #court? Come along and join our #PersonalInjurylaw and #ClinicalNegligence teams alongside members of the Bristol Junior Lawyers Division who will be hosting a mock trial followed by a Q&A and networking/refreshments. This event is aimed at junior #lawyers and will help to gain valuable courtroom experience.

Tickets are free and available via Eventbrite: https://t.co/tAXLWW6Xqq

#lawyers #juniorlawyers #mocktrial

[St John's Chambers @StJohnsChambers]

🎧 New #podcast: On the approach to his fiftieth anniversary at the Bar, St John’s Chambers founder @CSharp520917 talks to Ben Handy about his distinguished career, reflecting on life as a pupil in the 70s, the changes and developments he has seen over the decades, the cases he has won (and lost!), what St John’s means to him, and his plans for the next 50 years.

Listen to full episode here: https://t.co/pcjjJxQ316

#lawyer #lifeatthebar #barrister #pupillage #50years

[Sarah Riley @Sarah_Riley1202]

@phatsilk_qc Many congratulations to you both!

[Sarah Riley @Sarah_Riley1202]

Advocacy weekend ready!

[Sarah Riley @Sarah_Riley1202]

@Sam_Oscar_March Is it a specific breed? If so, breed specific rescue may be a good shout?

[St John's Chambers @StJohnsChambers]

#Recruiting six pupils in 2025!

If you are looking for a specialised and supportive #pupillage that will give you the best possible springboard for your #career at the Bar, St John’s Chambers is the set for you.

Application details https://t.co/DnGpRqpJXf
#Bristol #law #Legal

[JPFamilylaw @JPFamilyLaw]

Award for Family Law Chambers of the Year Regional, sponsored by @Harcourt_Family goes to St John’s Chambers. From complex cases to community work to providing education to the legal profession, @StJohnsChambers stands out for all the right reason in the region. #familylawawards

[Sarah Riley @Sarah_Riley1202]

@simongrant1 I hope you have a wonderful day! It’s such a lovely experience!

[Sarah Riley @Sarah_Riley1202]

Such an amazing day having my wig and gown fitted today! Lovely to be able to share today with my family who have supported me throughout my journey to the Bar!

[Sarah Riley @Sarah_Riley1202]

@Ellie__McManus I think we were the appointment before you! Hope you had a lovely time!

[Sarah Riley @Sarah_Riley1202]

@RedHeadedAli It’s been great so far! Everyone has been really friendly and supportive and I am really looking forward to the year ahead ☺️

[Sarah Riley @Sarah_Riley1202]

The night before pupillage… Bag is packed, suit is ready, laptop is charged, shoes are polished! Cannot wait for my first day tomorrow 😬

[Sarah Riley @Sarah_Riley1202]

@Tigertykelawyer Great advice thank you, I have lots of snacks!

[Sarah Riley @Sarah_Riley1202]

@RedHeadedAli Thank you Ali, great advice - I have lots of snacks!

[Judicial Office @JudiciaryUK]

Today history was made as Dame Sue Carr was sworn in as the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales.

Here you can see the new sign outside Court 4.