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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Chambers performs a mock trial for FOIL and their members

4th July, 2024

Barristers Elizabeth Murray, Leanne Jones, Fiona Wise, Jamie HIll, Beth Caunce and Emily Bonass perform a mock trial in an...

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9 St John Street Family Team welcomes Natalie Oakes

4th July, 2024

Chambers are thrilled to announce that Natalie Oakes has joined our Family Team. Natalie practiced as solicitor for 13 years...

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Fundamental dishonesty finding in £1.2M orthopaedic injury claim – Chris Kennedy KC and Matthew Snarr act for the successful defendant

3rd July, 2024

His Honour Judge Sefton KC, sitting as a Deputy Judge of the High Court, found the Claimant’s claim to be...

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9 St John Street Walk in Memory of Anna Hamilton

24th June, 2024

Members of Chambers, family and friends took part in the Francis House Children’s Hospice Cheshire 3 Peak Challenge covering 13.6...

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Three members of Chambers included in the inaugural Pro Bono Recognition List of England & Wales

18th June, 2024

Chambers would like to congratulate Chris Kennedy KC, Brian McCluggage and Jennifer Ferrario who have all been included in the...

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Mock Employment Tribunal 13 June 2024 – Brabners LLP, Adaptable Recruitment and 9 St John Street Chambers

14th June, 2024

Ed Morgan KC, Lee Bronze and Martin Mensah were kindly invited to present a Mock Employment Tribunal at the majestic...

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9SJS taking part in this year's 10,000 Black Interns Scheme

10th June, 2024

Chambers are proud to once again be taking part in the 10,000 Black Interns Scheme and welcome our new Intern...

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Defendant acquitted following a submission of no case to answer made by Katie Walden

7th June, 2024

The defendant faced two counts of possession with intent to supply class A substances. His co-defendant had entered guilty pleas...

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What does the Labour party plan for VAT on private school fees mean for pupils with special educational needs?

7th June, 2024

Martin Mensah, Head of 9SJS Special Educational Needs group shares his insights.

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