Lesbian Visibility Week

Head of Chambers, Elizabeth Isaacs KC, is featured in an article in DIVA Magazine, the world’s leading magazine for LGBTQIA women and non-binary people. The article is entitled “Legally Lesbian... Continue Reading

Children’s Arbitration: An Alternative to Court

St Ives, St Philips and No 5 Chambers are taking a collaborative approach to raise the awareness of the use of arbitration as an alternative to court proceedings. To view the article please click here. (D... Continue Reading

St Ives Chambers is delighted to announce James Picken’s appointment as a Circuit Judge

We are delighted to announce that James Picken has been appointed as a Circuit Judge. Head of Chambers, Elizabeth Isaacs KC, said “We are absolutely delighted to learn of His Honour Judge Picken̵... Continue Reading

Elizabeth Isaacs QC – Qualified Arbitrator; The Numerous Benefits of Arbitration

Arbitration offers parties the opportunity to opt out of the Court process completely and obtain a final, binding determination from a jointly appointed, family law specialist. Arbitration offers an afford... Continue Reading

Event: Resolving conflict without court: An Introduction to Dispute Resolution

Join one of the largest and most experienced Dispute Resolution teams in the country for an introduction to the different types of Dispute Resolution and the services we can offer. Dispute Resolution (‘D... Continue Reading

St Ives launches specialist Dispute Resolution Team

St Ives Chambers are delighted to launch our new Dispute Resolution Team, which focuses on a number of different forms of Dispute Resolution within family law. Head of Chambers, Jeremy Weston QC, said “I... Continue Reading

Nicholas Allen QC has joined chambers as a door tenant

The members of the Family Finance Team are delighted to announce that Nicholas Allen QC has joined chambers as a door tenant. Nicholas, who took silk in the 2018 appointments, joins chambers with immediate... Continue Reading

Earlier this month, St Ives Chambers welcomed two new Pupils – Eleanor Lake and Gareth-Lee Smith.

Earlier this month, St Ives Chambers welcomed two new Pupils – Eleanor Lake and Gareth-Lee Smith. Prior to being called to the Bar, Eleanor’s legal experience focused on trading standards at Warwic... Continue Reading

Elizabeth Isaacs QC appointed as a Deputy High Court Judge

It is with great pleasure that St Ives Chambers would like to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Isaacs QC as a Deputy High Court Judge of the Family Division with immediate effect. All of Chambers woul... Continue Reading