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 […]

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 […]

Susan Phillips involvement in Wirangu Determination at Streaky Bay

Susan Phillips was one of the counsel involved in a recent Federal Court decision which recognized the Wirangu people have native title over part of their traditional lands on South Australia’s west coast. Susan was also counsel to parties involved in a successful joint claim by the Nauo and Wirangu people for land from Port […]

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 – […]

Doyle’s Guide 2020

13 St James Hall wishes to congratulate the following Floor members who have been listed in the Doyle’s rankings:  Leading Native Title Barristers Junior Counsel – Australia, 2020 Preeminent – Susan Phillips  Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Senior Counsel – New South Wales, 2020 Preeminent – Jane Needham SC Leading – Michael Willmott SC Leading […]