Susan Phillips – Chambers and Partners Global Legal Ranking 2026
13th Floor St James Hall wishes to congratulate Susan Phillips for her achievement in the Chambers and Partners Asia-Pacific rankings of the Australian Bar for Native Title. Susan has achieved a ranking for the second year and was elevated from Band 2 to Band 1. She is one of four Junior Counsel in the Asia-Pacific […]
Francois Salama ranked in Legal 500 Asia Pacific Leading Junior Counsel (Commercial Disputes)
13th Floor St James Hall would like to congratulate Francois Salama for achieving a rank in the Legal 500 Asia Pacific Leading Junior Counsel at the Australian Bar for Commercial Disputes. Francois was elevated from Tier 4 to Tier 3. Legal 500’s worldwide rankings showcase the best performers around the world in major practice areas, […]
Christmas Hours
Chambers will close for Christmas and New Year at 1.00 pm on 23 December 2025. From 5 to 9 January 2026 inclusive, chambers will operate from 10.00am until 4.00pm. Chambers normal operating hours will resume on 12 January 2026. We would like to take this opportunity to wish you a very Merry Christmas and a Safe and Happy New Year.
Doyle’s Guide Australia, 2025
13th Floor St James Hall wishes to congratulate the following Floor members who have been listed in the Doyle’s rankings for Australia: Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Senior Counsel – Australia, 2025 Preeminent – Simon Chapple SC Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Junior Counsel – Australia, 2025 Leading – Renee Bianchi Recommended – Francois Salama
Doyle’s Guide NSW, 2025
13th Floor St James Hall wishes to congratulate the following Floor members who have been listed in the Doyle’s rankings for NSW: Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Senior Counsel – New South Wales, 2025 Preeminent – Simon Chapple SC Recommended – Michael Willmott SC Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Junior Counsel – New South Wales, […]
Sarah McCarthy- Best Lawyers Ones to Watch 2026
13 St James Hall Chambers wishes to congratulate Ms Sarah McCarthy who has made the Best Lawyers Ones to Watch List for a second year in a row.
Chambers and Partners Legal Rankings 2025
13 St James Hall wish to congratulate Ms Susan Phillips who has an individual ranking in the new 2025 Global Rankings which is published each year by the London Firm, Chambers and Partners. Leading Native Title Barristers – Asia Pacific 2025 Susan Phillips is one of three Junior Barristers listed in the Band 2 category […]
Doyle’s Guide 2025
13 St James Hall wishes to congratulate Ms Susan Phillips who has been listed in the Doyle’s rankings as Preeminent: Leading Native Title Barristers – Australia, 2025 Preeminent – Susan Phillips
Doyle’s Guide 2024
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, 2024 Preeminent – Simon Chapple SC Recommended – Michael Willmott SC Leading Wills & Estates Litigation Junior Counsel – New South Wales, 2024 Preeminent […]
Francois Salama attains finalist nomination in Lawyers Weekly Law Awards 2024
13th Floor St James Hall would like to congratulate Francois Salama for attaining finalist in the Lawyers Weekly Australian Law Awards 2024 for ‘Barrister of the Year’. The Australian Law Awards is the most highly regarded awards program across Australia, recognising excellence across the Australian legal sector. Securing a place as a finalist is widely […]