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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9 St John Street Chambers Ranked Highly in the 2025 Legal 500 Directory

4th October, 2024

We are thrilled to announce that 9 St John Street Chambers have once again featured in the Legal 500 professional...

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Members of our Business and Property Group have been Celebrated in the Legal 500

4th October, 2024

This year, four members of 9 St John Street’s Business and Property group have secured rankings in this competitive field....

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The Clinical Negligence Team has been Ranked in the Legal 500

4th October, 2024

Chambers would like to offer a huge congratulations to Kirsty McKinlay, Joseph Mulderig, and Julie-Ann Luck for securing recognition in...

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9 St John Street’s Crime Team Listed in the Legal 500

4th October, 2024

Chambers are pleased to say announce that six members of our Crime team have been acknowledged as Leading Specialists in...

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Our Employment Team Rank Tier 1, with 16 Members Securing Ranks, in the Legal 500

4th October, 2024

We are honoured to share that our Employment Group's 'strong capabilities' and aptitude in covering work in employment tribunals, civil...

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Congratulations to the Family Team for Securing Legal 500 Rankings

4th October, 2024

9 St John Street’s Family Team have attained five rankings for its members in the Legal 500 this year.

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9 St John Street’s Personal Injury Team Have Been Exceptionally Ranked in the Legal 500 2025

4th October, 2024

Once again, our Personal Injury Specialists have received recognition in the Legal 500 Directory. With 17 members being ranked for...

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Emily Landale Recognised as a Rising Star

4th October, 2024

We would like to commend Emily Landale for being recognised as a rising star in the Legal 500 2025 for...

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Joanne Oakes and Natalie Oakes Present Online Seminar for Child Concern

2nd October, 2024

The seminar was well attended and provided a legal update that considered recent developments in case law and practice in...

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