Nottingham victim Grace O’Malley-Kumar to be awarded George Medal www.thetimes.com/article/5a5e...

🎉We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the Chambers of the Year award at The British Legal Awards 2025, which will take place on Wednesday 26 November 2025 at The HAC. 🔗You can see the full shortlist here: www.event.law.com/legalweek-br... #BritishLegalAwards

We would love to receive applications to join one of the most vibrant, erudite and diverse committees you could possibly hope to join (though I am of course biased as its Chair). On a serious note, if you care about the rule of law, please do think about joining us. Deadline 2.10.25.

We are looking forward to welcoming Katie back to our Employment and Education Groups in Chambers.

A real honour to jointly head up this group of stellar practitioners with Nadia.

Today we've published Baroness Harriet Harman KC’s independent report on bullying, harassment and sexual harassment at the Bar. Baroness Harman sets out 36 recommendations to tackle what she describes as a culture of “impunity” and "collusive bystanding". Read the report⤵️ https://bit.ly/4b2lOCu

✍ Today, The Bar Council of England and Wales published Baroness Harman’s important report into Bullying & Harassment at the Bar which was commissioned by the Bar Council of England and Wales. 🔗 To read more, click here: oldsquare.co.uk/the-bar-coun...

Do you have an interest in law reform? Enter our competition with a 3,000 word essay making your case and you could win up to £4,000: www.barcouncil.org.uk/becoming-a-b...

This is courtroom 600 in the Justizpalaz in Nuremberg where the infamous trial of senior Nazi officials took place as well as the follow up trials which were no less shocking in their content.

Lionesses! 🎉

🎉 Old Square Chambers is delighted to announce that Annie Davis and Daniel Hallström have accepted offers for tenancy. Their official tenancy will commence on the 1st October 2025, upon successful completion of their pupillage.

Congratulations, Iga Swiatek. A talented and gracious winner! Condolences to those who loved and knew Radhika Yadav who was killed seemingly for doing and helping others do what she loved: tennis. I hope justice will be done. So sad.

We finished the 1st week of the July hearing of the Lampard Inquiry and this evening watching the fantastic REM tribute band Stipe play “Everybody Hurts” a reminder that you’re not alone & you can call ☎️ the Samaritans free day or night on 116 123. To volunteer: www.samaritans.org/support-us/v...

The Annual Law Reform Lecture was a tour de force from Sir Nicholas Mostyn on Family Law, Open Justice & the Rule of Law. The monograph and slides will be published on the @thebarcouncil.bsky.social website soon. Thanks to the Team which organised all of this with me and the committee.

Chair of our Law Reform Committee @eleenamisrakc.bsky.social welcomes everyone to @graysinn.bsky.social for tonight’s law reform lecture by Sir Nicholas Mostyn on his chosen topic: A Priceless Inheritance

I am honoured and look forward to continuing my work and, indeed, expanding it. Thank you so much Middle Temple for placing your trust in me to be one of the people responsible for the good governance of our Inn of Court and the future proofing of our profession. I will repay your trust in me.

This is wonderful news. Hugh Mercer KC is a simply excellent appointment. Congratulations, Hugh! Now I get to say “told you so”!

We were delighted to attend The Inns of Court Alliance for Women (ICAW)'s Garden Party, which took place yesterday at Inner Temple. Thank you to all our members and clients who attended the event. It was great to see everyone come together for such an important occasion.

Parliamentary Justice Reception with my Chair of Law Reform Committee hat on this evening. Beautiful buildings that never fail to impress me and the view from the terrace is always lovely especially on a sunny summer evening. #parliament #barcouncil

Deeply saddened by the horrific loss of life in the Air India plane crash. Thinking of all of the families and loved ones of the passengers and those in the medical college it crashed into and thankful as ever to all the first responders who bravely go about their work in the worst of situations 😔

I’m reconnecting with my old drama life in the place it all started for me when I moved to London fir the BVC and still wanted to satisfy my love of theatre….SEDOS. I’ve been elected as a Trustee and am delighted to be able to help shape its vision of ambitious, high quality, inclusive theatre 🎭

Got to love a foxglove (although digitalis purpurea contain cardiac glycosides so be careful)!

We would like to extend our warmest congratulations to The Honourable Mrs Justice Kelyn Bacon (Called 1998, took Silk 2014), Inner Temple Bencher, on her appointment to President of the Competition Appeal Tribunal with effect from 23 May 2025 ⚖️ www.judiciary.uk/appointments...

I found this to be soothing and perfectly lovely. In case you need it rn…

Get ready for the week's debates with impartial research from the Commons Library, covering: - Mental Health Bill - Victims and Courts Bill - Access to NHS dentistry And more. Read online: commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-for...

Very wet and unseasonably cold weekend in Krakow but some essential history to take in (and not to be forgotten) and a lovely break with friends nonetheless.

Whitby at night, photo by Denise Bartlett.

The UK list of nominees going forward for election to the Strasbourg Court has been published. www.gov.uk/government/n...

Unfortunately due to extenuating circumstances my colleague @deshpalpanesarkc.bsky.social cannot speak at the ELA Annual Conference, but he asked me to sub for him, and it is my privilege to do so, so you will be seeing me alongside George Nicholson (DLA Piper) next week on the ERB.

London's iconic landmarks lit up the skyline in tribute to the servicemen and women who fought during the Second World War. It’s because of their sacrifice that we enjoy our freedom today. We will never forget. #VEDay

Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉 Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace. You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.

📢 @eleenamisrakc.bsky.social was commissioned as Independent Adviser to HMPPS Professional Standards Review in connection with the report and recommendations to improve professional standards within HM Prison and Probation Service. 🔗To read more, please click here: oldsquare.co.uk/eleena-misra...

Children in Hoverton Hill, Stockton-on-Tees, Country Durham, 1970s, photo by Robin Dale. Like many of us, they're not sure how to dress for this time of year.

Today its all about printmakers to coincide with the exhibition, ‘Reframing Women’, at @BooksontheRise in Richmond, Surrey, UK throughout May & the NEW wonensart book ‘Reframing Women Printmakers’ available to PRE- order at any bookshop, info - amazon.co.uk/Reframing-Wome…

We live in very strange times indeed.

When your wonderful colleagues become President and one of the new VPs of ILS, another becomes Vice-Chair and two more are elected to the committee of the ILS - ☺️☺️☺️ Congratulations to everyone else elected and appointed! And thanks to the outgoing Chairs who have been brilliant. A lovely news day.

📢 Katharine Newton KC and @eleenamisrakc.bsky.social are speaking at Michael Rubenstein's Employment Rights Bill conference, taking place on Thursday 1st May. 🔗 For more information, including how to register, click here: rubensteinconferences.com/employment-r...

I will be tackling the evolving Employment Bill on (non annual) leave related issues at Michael Rubenstein’s conference on 1 May with a roster of great silks including my colleague Katharine Newton KC @oldsquarechambers.bsky.social url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/vA0LCv2g1t...

The Apple Macs and email interface at the end of the “The Beach” (2000) were an absolute blast from the past.

If you ran the London Marathon at the weekend then I hope you are rightly very proud of your achievement and have a good supply of Epsom salts and carbs! Truly impressed by anyone who does this and looking forward to hearing how our @oldsquarechambers.bsky.social clerks got on 🙌🏾🏃🏽‍♀️

Registration is now live for our annual Law reform lecture. Join us to hear from Sir Nicholas Mostyn as he explores family law, open justice and the rule of law. Register for free ticket www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...

There is still time to send in your application for the Paris Bar Exchange 🇫🇷 There are four places available and the exchange is open to all Inns of Court. Candidates will be granted a stipend of £2,000 from the Pegasus Scholarship fund to assist with their expenses.

On Earth Day a reminder you can still access: www.barcouncil.org.uk/training-eve...

Just watched Conclave on the plane a week ago but sadly a real conclave must now ensue.

Happy Easter! 💐 (Alas missed wishing all those celebrating a Happy Vaisakhi last Sunday - it’s a busy time of year; sorry 😳).

⚖️ The Supreme Court handed down judgment on For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers. Spencer Keen acted for the successful appellant. Ben Cooper KC acted for Sex Matters, one of the interveners in this case. 🔗 To read more: oldsquare.co.uk/supreme-cour...