Congratulations to Matthew Rees, who was yesterday sworn in as King’s Counsel. An incredibly proud day for Chambers, with a great celebration in London. Llongyfarchiadau MRKC, and to all others who took silk yesterday. #silksday#silksday2024#kingscounsel
Members of Chambers are running the Swansea half marathon, raising money in memory of James Hartson. Donations are gratefully received via the following link https://t.co/woQWupeO7C Pob lwc tîm! 🏃🏼♀️ 🏃🏻♂️
It is with great sadness that we report the sudden and unexpected death of James Hartson.
Gyda thristwch, cyhoeddwn marwolaeth annisgwyl a sydyn James Hartson.
Welcome to Rhiannon James and Joseph Hoquard, who begin their pupillages with us today. Rhiannon will be undertaking a Family and Civil pupillage, and Joseph a Criminal pupillage. Croeso i chi’ch dau!
Congratulations to Natalie Evans, who has successfully completed her pupillage with us, and has accepted an offer of tenancy. Natalie accepts instructions in Family and Civil. Llongyfarchiadau Natalie!
Congratulations to Ryan Bowen and Hetty Gilchrist, who have successfully completed their pupillages with us, and have accepted offers of tenancy. Ryan accepts instructions in Crime, and Hetty accepts instructions in Family and Civil. Llongyfarchiadau i chi’ch dau!
Congratulations to Nia Matthews, who successfully applied for pupillage with us. Nia will start at Angel in March 2025. The standard was, again, exceptionally high. Chambers wishes all the unsuccessful applicants the best of luck in the securing pupillage, now or in the future.
You join me amongst the periwigs at Swansea Crown Court / Llys y Goron Abertawe for the swearing in of “counsel learned in the law” Matthew Rees KC of @_Angel_Chambers. The ceremony is conducted by the Presiding Judge of Wales, Mr Justice Griffiths. And rather lovely it is too.
Welcome to Natalie Evans, who has started her pupillage with us last week. Natalie is supervised by Alison Donovan. Croeso!
Good luck also to Ryan Bowen & Hetty Gilchrist, who are on their feet this week. Ryan accepts instructions in crime, and Hetty in family & civil. Pob lwc!
Congratulations to Emily Bennett, who has successfully completed her pupillage with us, and has accepted an offer of tenancy. Emily accepts instructions in Family, Crime, and Civil. Llongyfarchiadau Emily!
Welcome also to Jon Tarrant who has joined our criminal team. Croeso Jon!
Leader of Circuit, Caroline Rees KC, with our new Welsh silks, Matthew Rees KC and Andrew Jones KC, who were sworn in at yesterday's Silk's Ceremony in London. Llongyfarchiadau! #silksday