2 New Street Chambers

07/07/2025

The latest issue of the Leicestershire Law Society magazine is out now. In it we have a piece on the current trends in family law. Over the next weeks and months we will be driving deeper into each of these areas and sharing with you insights and recent judgments. Watch this space!

https://leicestershirelawsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/LLS-28.pdf

09/06/2025

As always, we’re very much looking forward to this years Leicestershire Law Society Garden Party. It’s always a great celebration of the achievements of not only the local legal community, but in particular those of the newly qualified solicitors who have excelled in their profession. Hope to see you all there tomorrow.

03/06/2025

The reduction in legal aid has, predictably, led to more families appearing in court without legal representation. Without the appropriate understanding of what constitutes a fair and reasonable settlement more and more cases are proceeding to final hearings, rather than being resolved through negotiation or mediation. The stark result: 4,000 children involved in cases lasting over two years!

National Audit Office's latest report delivers a sobering assessment of a system struggling to meet the needs of vulnerable children and families.

19/05/2025

📸 We had a blast on Friday night at the Leicestershire Law Society Awards where we were so proud to be crowned Chambers of the Year 🏆

A huge well done to everyone for putting on a fabulous night and thank you to all of the sponsors - we can't wait until next year!!

Great photos as always from Hitz and Yash 😍

17/05/2025

We are Leicestershire Law Society Chambers of the Year !!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

09/05/2025

11/04/2025

11/04/2025

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that we have a been shortlisted for all three awards we were nominated for at this years Leicestershire Law Society Awards, those being Chambers of the Year, Sarah Cornish for Barrister of the Year and Jack Wood for Support Staff of the Year. A huge congratulations to everyone to everyone else shortlisted and we look forward to the Awards night on the 16th May!

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07/03/2025

Tomorrow is International Women's Day!

International Women’s Day helps us to amplify women’s voices. It serves as a reminder of the achievements and resilience of women worldwide.

This year, to highlight its importance, Niche journalist Emily Miller sat down with inspirational women in Leicester, uncovering stories of triumph, perseverance, and advocacy.

Read it on page 16 of the latest issue of Niche Magazine:
🔗 https://www.nichemagazine.co.uk/latest-issue



2 New Street Chambers Zinthiya Trust Mark J Rees LLP

28/01/2025

Last night, Senior Clerk Ben, had the pleasure of speaking to students from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU)'s School of Humanities and Performing Arts about his journey to becoming a Clerk, and life in Chambers. This was done alongside 3 other speakers with inspirational journeys, Stacey Wragg Iain McKenzie and David Nathan.

It was a great evening that will hopefully have provided assistance to those students moving into the wider world. Thank you to Louise Peacock and Sarah Thomson for the opportunity.

13/01/2025

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) lies at the moral core of New Street Chambers. This dedication to supporting the local community has been prominently featured in the latest edition of Niche magazine, which recognises the volunteering contributions of Emma Burden, Sally Barnett, and Hannah Fountain, alongside that of successfully managing a busy professional practice.

Emma Burden serves on the Education and Training Subcommittee of the Leicester and Leicestershire Family Justice Board (LLFJB), an initiative focused on enhancing collaboration to improve performance and efficiency within the local family justice system.

Sally Barnett is a member of the governing body at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College (NWSLC), a leading educational institution renowned for its commitment to high-quality learning and accessibility, both critical to the success of its students.

Hannah Fountain is a Trustee on the Board of Leicester Community Advice and Law Centre (LCALC), a charity dedicated to promoting a fair and inclusive society by providing access to justice and offering free, independent legal advice to those in need.

To read the full article, please follow this link: https://issuu.com/niche-magazine/docs/niche_magazine_issue_61/6?ff

07/01/2025

This week, Hannah Fountain will be supporting aspiring barristers by participating in two events hosted by Speed Mooting 🗣

On Wednesday, Hannah will take part in a Pupillage Mentoring Evening, followed by a Pupillage Q&A event on Thursday!

For over a decade, Speed Mooting has been committed to guiding aspiring lawyers on their path to the legal profession. By organising advocacy and mooting competitions, they offer invaluable opportunities and experiences to those striving to enter the legal field 👏