The NSW Bar Association Celebrates 50 Years at the Bar with Mr Terence K Tobin KC
On 23 February 2024, The NSW Bar Association celebrated barristers who had practised at the NSW Bar for 50 years. The Honourable Justice Bell, Chief Justice of NSW, presented certificates to those barristers in recognition of their contribution to the profession and to public life. Mr Tobin KC joined the company of the following learned […]
Simon Chapple Appointed Senior Counsel
13th Floor St James Hall would like to congratulate Simon Chapple on his appointment to Senior Counsel today. Simon commenced practice at the NSW Bar on 1 October 2010. He has a general equity practice, with a focus on succession, real property, and protective law. Prior to coming to the Bar, Simon worked at Freehills […]
13th Floor St James Hall congratulates Mr Terence Tobin KC for 50 years at the Bar
Chambers would like to congratulate Mr Tobin on his 50th anniversary of joining The NSW Bar. Past and current floor members celebrated with Mr Tobin and His Honour Judge Colefax SC opened the event. Mr Tobin took questions about his time at The Bar. Below is a copy of Mr Tobin’s speech: Farewell Remarks to […]
Doyle’s Guide 2023
13 St James Hall wishes to congratulate the following Floor members who have been listed in the Doyle’s rankings: Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Senior Counsel – New South Wales 2023 Preeminent – Jane Needham SC Leading – Michael Willmott SC Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Junior Counsel – New South Wales 2023 Preeminent […]
Doyle’s Guide 2022
13 St James Hall wishes to congratulate the following Floor members who have been listed in the Doyle’s rankings: Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Senior Counsel – Australia, 2022 Leading – Jane Needham SC Recommended – Michael Willmott SC Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Junior Counsel – Australia, 2022 Preeminent – Simon Chapple Recommended – […]
Doyle’s Guide 2021
13 St James Hall wishes to congratulate the following Floor members who have been listed in the Doyle’s rankings: Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Senior Counsel – New South Wales, 2021 Preeminent – Jane Needham SC Leading – Michael Willmott SC Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Junior Counsel – New South Wales, 2021 Preeminent – […]
Jane Needham SC presented a paper at STEP Australia National Trusts and Estates Conference 2021
Event details can be found here.
Renée Bianchi appointed as President of the Women Lawyers Association of NSW
Renée joined the Executive Committee of the Women Lawyers Association of NSW (WLANSW) in November 2018 and was the chair of its Equitable Briefing Policy subcommittee. She is looking forward to continuing this work, as well as the general advancement of women within all facets of the legal profession, and increasing the profile of WLANSW […]
Jane Needham SC: “When the law deserts its women, they desert the law”
Jane Needham SC has written an article for the Sydney Morning Herald, commenting on sexual harassment in the legal profession.
Susan Phillips in Federal Court Decision
Susan Phillips recently appeared as Junior Counsel in the Federal Court in the matter of George on behalf of the Gkuthaarn and Kukatj v State of Queensland [2020] FCA 1310. In an interview with the ABC, Phillips stated that “This particular claim commenced in November 2012, but the people have been seeking recognition of their native […]