The European Circuit is an association of litigators, barristers, and advocates across Europe.  It provides a vehicle for litigators, barristers, and advocates to share experience and education. It is also has a strong social component with events across the Continent. We are delighted to announce Michael has been elected as Leader of the Circuit.

Michael said “ I am excited about this opportunity which means that from now I will take on a role equivalent to those of the Leaders of the other historic Circuits around England, Wales and Ireland.  These have provided practical support, education and a social focus for those barristers whose practice is based in particular regions of the country.  Indeed when I came to the Bar it was regarded as obligatory to join at least one Circuit.

The European Circuit was set up at the beginning of this century to support those whose practice involved work around Europe, not only those working in areas which obvious European roots such as competition, VAT or human rights, but also those who were active in aspects of the law which involved a cross border element.  A traffic accident abroad, the break up of a family living abroad, the estate of a UK citizen living elsewhere (or the other way around) might be typical examples of work where there could be a need for particular practical support, education, local contacts and so forth.  The Circuit has sought to provide that.  Evidently, things have not all gone as those who set up the Circuit might have planned, but those same cross border demands are there and if anything the challenges for those trying to help clients in those sorts of cases are ever greater.  So the Circuit will continue to address the needs of those who need to deliver services in other countries in Europe, or involving disputes in Europe.  In so doing it will enable the profession to provide a better service to its clients.

I don’t imagine that this will be easy and while the Circuit has its historic roots in the Bar we welcome all lawyers involved in cross border disputes from anywhere in Europe as Members.

We will be having a number of events during the year and a conference usually takes place in September.  We are not quite ready to reveal our destination for this year!

To read more please click here to view Michael Bowsher KC’s blog post.

For further information on the European Circuit of the Bar please click here.

We are delighted to announce that Monckton Chambers has been named ‘Set of the Year’ at the 2022 Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards!

Chambers and Partners said: ‘Our winning set is known for its erudite barristers who excel in complicated areas of market regulation. In what has been a bumper year, the barristers have led the development of the emergent class action regime within competition law in claims such as Le Patourel v BT, and the rail boundary fares claims. They have also continued to act in leading cases before the EU courts including British Airways v Commission. Outside the Competition law field, the barristers have represented government departments in key challenges concerning the procurement of PPE contracts during the Covid pandemic, and in the Supreme Court case of Fratila.’

Congratulations also to Ronit Kreisberger KC who has been awarded ‘Competition/EU Silk of the Year’, our Competition Team who have been recognised as the ‘Competition/EU Set of the Year’ and to all of our friends and colleagues across the bar who won in their categories.

 

 

George Peretz KC and Jack Williams were invited to give oral evidence to Parliament on the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform Bill) on 8 November 2022. Their evidence given to a Public Bill Committee scrutinizing the Bill can be viewed here (George from 10.54) and here (Jack from 14:03).

The transcript of their evidence can be found here and here.

 

WWL: Competition covers a total of 2,433 lawyers. The lawyers selected advise and represent clients in internal, regulatory and criminal investigations as well as assisting with merger filings, civil and criminal litigation and cartel matters.

Monckton is one of only two barristers’ Chambers included in WWL’s selection of “Leading firms and sets: Competition by number of listed practitioners”, which is predominantly made up of the major international law firms. Congratulations to the Monckton members included within the listings:

• Tim Ward KC
• Mark Brealey KC
• Jon Turner KC
• Paul Harris KC
• Daniel Beard KC
• Kassie Smith KC
• George Peretz KC
• Meredith Pickford KC
• Josh Holmes KC
• Ronit Kreisberger KC
• Anneli Howard KC
• Alistair Lindsay

To view the report, please click here

WWL: Government Contracts covers a total of 467 lawyers.

Monckton Chambers is one of two Chambers recognised and listed second in the table of 12 “Leading firms and sets in WWL: Government Contracts 2022 by number of listings”.

Congratulations to the following Members who have been listed:

• Philip Moser KC
• Michael Bowsher KC
• Valentina Sloane KC
• Rob Williams KC
• Ben Rayment
• Ewan West
• Anneliese Blackwood
• Ligia Osepciu

To view the report, please click here

Chambers UK Bar today launched their 2023 guide and Monckton Chambers has once again been recognised as a Top Ranked set for five areas:

• Competition ‘Monckton Chambers is renowned for its superb ability in complex competition law mandates across a breadth of key areas.’
• EU law ‘Many of Monckton Chambers’ key areas of practice are grounded in its members’ superb understanding of EU law principles. ‘
• Telecoms regulation ‘Monckton Chambers handles the full spread of telecommunications law work and is particularly well known for its strength in competition cases.’
• Public procurement ‘An esteemed chambers which undertakes the full sweep of procurement cases on both the advisory and contentious fronts. The set receives instructions from tenderers and contracting authorities alike and can assist with all stages of the procurement process.’
• Indirect Tax ‘A first-rate set known for its extensive work across the full gamut of indirect taxation disputes.’

The Set has also been ranked in a further seven areas:

• Administrative and public law
• Community Care
• Civil Liberties
• Data protection
• Environment
• Group Litigation
• Sport

Individual members were also recognised as “Leading Individuals” in an additional 12 practice areas:

• Animal Law
• Aviation
• CDR London
• Consumer Law
• Education
• Immigration
• International Human Rights Law
• Life Sciences
• Local Government
• Public International Law
• Regulatory
• Social Housing

With a total of 142 rankings, 62 individual barristers from Monckton have been listed this year across 23 practice areas. We are thrilled to see 17 new entries into the tables with 21 improved rankings. Congratulations to all members listed.

Congratulations also to our clerking and staffing teams who are praised for ‘providing a very user-friendly service’ being ‘supportive, co-operative and helpful’ being ‘flexible and adaptable’ and most importantly, ‘client-orientated.’

See full Monckton Chambers’ rankings here.