2 New Street Chambers

We are proud to share this feedback received for Elizabeth Allingham:

"I just wanted to express my gratitude to you for all your support and advice. Your professionalism, expertise and efficient nature has ensured the Final Hearing went well. Thank you for your dedication in getting this organised and sorted well in advance and getting the result that works best for (Child).”

The testimonial reflects not only Miss Allingham's professionalism, expertise, and dedication, but also the client focused approach we strive to deliver across Chambers.

We are delighted to share that Andrew Horner has been appointed to a Research Ethics Committee (REC), part of the NHS Health Research Authority.

Research Ethics Committees play a vital role in reviewing research proposals and providing independent opinions on whether research is ethical. Their work helps ensure that the rights, safety, dignity and wellbeing of participants remain at the heart of every study. Importantly, RECs operate independently of research sponsors, funders and investigators, enabling them to provide objective scrutiny of proposed research.

There are around 80 RECs across the UK, with some specialising in particular areas of research. Andrew has been appointed to a local REC that focuses on research involving children and will meet regularly to review and discuss research applications, helping to ensure that important research is conducted to the highest ethical standards.

Congratulations to Andrew on this significant appointment and the opportunity to contribute to the ethical oversight of medical research.

We are delighted to welcome James Corbett KC as a door tenant. James renews his connection with chambers having completed his pupillage here along with his fellow pupil Mark Wyatt.

James was the first ever practising English King’s Counsel to be called to the Jersey Bar. He practises in Jersey and in England and Wales and internationally. James practises as counsel and as a commercial arbitrator and mediator.

James has been a practising lawyer since 1975. He has appeared as counsel in courts and arbitrations throughout the world. He was formerly a Recorder (part-time judge) and deputy High Court Judge in England and Wales.

James is a Chartered Arbitrator and Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and the Hong Kong and Singapore Institutes of Arbitrators and is a member of several arbitration panels. He has been a CEDR accredited and registered mediator since 2001 and has mediated many commercial disputes in England, Jersey and internationally.

Welcome back to the 2 New Street family James!

We’re delighted to have received this wonderful feedback from a local firm of solicitors who regularly instruct members of Chambers, and it’s testimonials like these that make us incredibly proud.

"2 New Street Chambers are best described as an integral part of our team, helping us provide a first-class service to our clients. This practice would not be the same without their assistance, and I have no doubt numerous solicitors’ practices in the region would support that."

We are delighted to welcome Mary Abbott to the 2 New Street Chambers family. Mary was called to the Bar by Gray's Inn in 1994 and is a highly experienced public law specialist, regularly acting on behalf of Children’s Guardians, parents, extended family members and intervenors in a wide range of complex and sensitive cases.

Known for her calm and measured advocacy, Mary is particularly valued for her approachability and ability to guide clients through highly distressing proceedings in a compassionate yet effective manner.

Please join us in welcoming Mary to Chambers and the Leicestershire legal community.

If you have any questions or would like to book Mary, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Another fantastic evening at this year’s Leicestershire Law Society Awards.

We are both proud and delighted that 2 New Street Chambers received the Chambers of the Year award, with Jenna Allen also winning Barrister of the Year – a historic double and an outstanding achievement for everyone involved.

Congratulations to all of the evening’s winners and nominees on their well-deserved success, and sincere thanks to the President of the Leicestershire Law Society, Chimdinma Nwaigwe, and her team for delivering such a memorable event. It was a wonderful occasion spent in great company, celebrating the legal profession at its very best.

We’re looking forward to attending the Leicestershire Law Society Awards at Athena this evening, where 2 New Street Chambers has been shortlisted for Chambers of the Year, and Jenna Allen for Barrister of the Year.

Our thanks to the Leicestershire Law Society and Chimdimma Nwaigwe for organising what promises to be another excellent evening celebrating the very best of the legal profession across the region.

Congratulations and best of luck to all those shortlisted, we look forward to seeing everyone tonight.

On Tuesday evening, 2 New Street Chambers Chambers had the pleasure of hosting the next generation of lawyers from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) for our annual Q&A event.

Led by Sarah Cornish, Counsel specialising in all aspects of family law, the evening provided students with real insight into life at the Bar through the lens of a practising barrister; the varied and unique pathways to becoming a Barrister, and the realities, challenges and rewards of the professions.

For many students it was the first time visiting a Barristers’ Chambers. The evening, began with a short, guided tour of 2 New Street Chambers, a little of its 104 years history and the eminent Barristers, Silks and Judges who have started their careers in Chambers.

This was followed by a lively Q&A session, where 3rd Year students interested in a career at the Bar asked questions about pupillage, advocacy, career progression, and the realities of life in practice.

It was both an informative and enjoyable evening and a pleasure to meet such highly motivated students, along with Dr Jones, Associate Professor at De Montfort University’s School of Law.

We’re looking forward to welcoming law students from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) to Chambers next Tuesday for our annual Q&A event.

Led by Andrew Harper and Sarah Cornish, the session will offer a candid insight into life at the Bar, covering the realities, challenges, and rewards of the profession from the perspective of practising Barristers.

Organised in collaboration with Dr Alwyn Jones, Associate Professor at De Montfort University’s School of Law, the event gives students the opportunity to engage directly with Counsel and hear first-hand experiences of working at the Bar.

2 New Street Chambers is pleased to announce that we have been shortlisted for Chambers of the Year, while Miss Allen has been shortlisted for Barrister of the Year at this year’s annual Leicestershire Law Society Awards.

These nominations are a testament to the dedication, professionalism, and continued commitment of both Chambers and Miss Allen to family law and the local legal community.

Miss Allen was called to the Bar in 2002 at Lincoln’s Inn and now specialises in public and private law children matters. She has built a formidable reputation representing Guardians, parents, and intervenors in cases of the utmost severity and complexity.

Recent testimonials highlight the strength of both Jenna’s practice and Chambers as a whole:
“I am delighted to support Jenna Allen in her nomination for Barrister of the Year. She is an exceptional family law practitioner whose skill, judgement, and compassion set her apart in what is often a highly complex and emotionally charged area of law.”

“I have worked with New Street Chambers for over 20 years and have no hesitation in commending them for this award. They make the time to discuss cases, particularly those of a complex nature or where solicitors are dealing with vulnerable clients. In this regard, their commitment to client care is second to none.”

The winners will be announced at the awards evening held at the Athena in May, and we are very much looking forward to attending what is always a fantastic event. We would also like to wish all other finalists the very best of luck.