Welcome to 9 St John Street Manchester.

9 St John Street is a leading set of barristers based in Manchester. We are widely renowned for exceptionally high standards of advocacy, advisory and mediation services. The set currently comprises of 9 King's Counsel and 98 Juniors, we have depth and strength across all our specialist practice areas.

Whilst proud of our traditions in the North, we retain national focus and our barristers regularly appear in Courts and Tribunals across the UK including the Appellate Courts and the Supreme Court.

9 St John Street is proud to run its own charitable fund, Nine Lives, supporting the communities of Greater Manchester.

9 St John Street is committed to promoting equality and diversity at the Bar. Please click here to access our equality and diversity policy. 

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Winner of the Access Awards 2024: Nicki Shepherd

24th May, 2024

Chambers is delighted to announce the winner of the 9SJS Access Award 2024 is Nicki Shepherd. Nicki is currently a...

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Winner of the Access Awards 2024: Qasim Amin

24th May, 2024

Chambers is delighted to announce the winner of the 9SJS Young Person Access Award 2024 is Qasim Amin. Qasim is...

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Kate Pye-Jones

Kate Pye-Jones is returning from Maternity Leave

23rd May, 2024

Chambers are pleased to inform that Kate Pye-Jones will be returning from maternity leave and will be available for work...

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Robert Smith

Robert Smith represents defendant charged with Manslaughter, sentenced to 1 year and 10 months imprisonment

23rd May, 2024

Robert Smith represented the defendant, a man of previous good character, who pleaded guilty to an offence of unlawful act...

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Caroline Curry & Kate Henthorn listed in Doyles Guide Manchester Leading Children Law Barristers 2024

20th May, 2024

Chambers is pleased to announce that both Caroline Curry and Kate Henthorn have been listed as recommended Junior Counsel in...

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Norman Lamb

Funerals and family disputes: The entitlement to dispose of the deceased and manage their funeral arrangements - Norman Lamb

20th May, 2024

"Recently, I successfully acted for a client in an emotionally charged probate matter concerning the imminent cremation and funeral of...

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Robert Smith

Paedophile locked up for sickening crimes against two girls

14th May, 2024

Robert Smith prosecuted the defendant who was convicted of the rapes and attempted rapes against two children.

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Rachael Levene

Insights into Discrimination in Goods and Services

8th May, 2024

Having represented a variety of service providers in the Civil Courts, Rachael Levene offers some insights and tips on defending...

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9SJS Family team is recruiting

3rd May, 2024

9SJS Family Team are looking to recruit the right practitioner to assist with significant and increasing levels of work.

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