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More exciting news from Central. We are delighted to welcome Andrew Pearson and Seren Lewis, who commence their pupillages today. Andrew will be undertaking a Family pupillage under the supervision of Simon Crabtree, and Seren a Crime pupillage under the supervision of Mark Pritchard.

Happy New Year from the team here at Central Chambers!

We begin the year by welcoming Arron Thomas to our Family Team.

Arron specialises in complex child abuse cases and adds to growing experience and expertise within Chambers.

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The Year in Review - 2025 at Central Chambers It’s been a busy and exciting year at Central Chambers.  Whilst we fell behind on posting updates, we continued to expand and move forward.

It's been a busy and exciting year at Central Chambers. Here's our 2025 in Review:

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Central Chambers Welcomes New Crime Pupil, Ava Seymour Central Chambers is delighted to welcome Ava Seymour, who joined us this autumn as our newest Crime Pupil under the supervision of Benjamin Knight. Ava comes to chambers following exceptional academic...

Central Chambers is delighted to welcome Ava Seymour, who joined us this autumn as our newest Crime Pupil under the supervision of @benjamin-knight.com, and we would also like to congratulate her on her recent formal Call to the Bar!

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Central Chambers is pleased to announce that on 29th November 2025, we will be on hand to meet students and prospective pupils at the Pupillage Fair North 2025, Metropolitan University. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Central Chambers are hiring!

We have a vacancy for a Criminal Billing/Fees Clerk - for the job description and how to apply, please click below:

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Central Chambers are hiring!

We have a vacancy for a Junior Family Clerk - for the job description and how to apply, please click below:

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Jayne Lever Accepts Tenancy upon Completion of Pupillage – Central Chambers Manchester

We’re delighted to announce that Jayne Lever has accepted tenancy at Chambers from 1 October 2025, following her successful pupillage.

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Central Chambers Recognised in 2026's Legal 500 Central Chambers Recognised in 2026's Legal 500

We’re delighted to once again have members of our Family and Crime Teams ranked in the Legal 500. We thank our clients and professional colleagues for their continued trust and support, and we look forward to building on this success in the year ahead.

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Big news for our Family Team — Rehana Begum and Yvonne Healing have joined Central Chambers!

Decades of experience in complex children proceedings, from public and private law to sensitive, high-
stakes cases. Thrilled to have them both on board.

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Just over three weeks until we march again in the Manchester Pride Parade on 23rd August. We still have spaces available to march with us - click on the link below to join and show your support!

Manchester Pride 2025: ‘The Love Parade’ Join us as, yet again, Central Chambers & Friends march at Manchester Pride. Sign up, get some breakfast, come and show solidarity.

Manchester Pride 2025 nears and once again Central Chambers are marching in the Manchester Pride Parade!

This year 'The Love Parade' celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with love at the forefront.

For more information and details of how to get involved, see below. We look forward to marching with you!

BPP Manchester dethrones Manchester Law School in thrilling Advocacy Cup Final On Thursday 8th May 2025, the final of the Central Chambers Advocacy Cup took place at Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court. The final two teams,  Manchester Law School (the reigning champions) and ...

In what was a closely fought contest at this year's Central Chambers Advocacy Cup Final, BPP Manchester managed to dethrone the reigning champions at Manchester Law School.

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Central Chambers Supports Irish Charity Fréa Central Chambers is delighted to have been the joint headline sponsor of inaugural St Patrick’s Day Ball in aid of Fréa which took place on 8 March 2025 at the Mercure hotel in Manchester.  The night ...

Central Chambers is delighted to have been the joint headline sponsor of inaugural St Patrick’s Day Ball in aid of Fréa. The night was a great success and a total of £57,280 was raised for the charity.

Read more about their work here: frea.org.uk

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Jayne Lever (left), Lizzie Walker (right)

Central Chambers is pleased to announce that both Jayne Lever (Family, left) and Elizabeth Walker (Crime, right) are now on their feet and available to accept instructions! Please contact clerks@centralchambers.co.uk for more information.

LOCKING IN ON "LOCK-ONS" - Tony Williams Secures Acquittal at Telford Lock-On Protest Trial Tony Williams secures the acquittal at trial of three Defendants for “Locking On” under the Public Order Act 2023 during a protest

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New guidance from the Family Justice Council, entitled ‘responding to a child’s reluctance, resistance or refusal to spend time with a parent and allegations of alienation behaviour,’ was published in December 2024. Our Ellie Whiteside-Hunt provides an update:

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Acquittal Secured: LGBTQIA+ Law Clinic Client Wins Case Central Chambers secures an acquittal for an LGBTQIA+ Law Clinic client after a two-year battle. Benjamin Knight defended in this matter.

Following a two-year legal battle against a ‘very unfair’ prosecution, @benjamin-knight.com instructed by Rose & Dunn Solicitors secured the acquittal of a client who first came to us via the innovative Central Chambers LGBTQIA+ Law Clinic:

We are still accepting applicants for our Pupillage Application workshop on 18th January 2025. Please see our article for details on how to sign up!

Central Chambers are now on BlueSky!