EA Law - East Anglian Chambers

13/04/2026

Chambers is delighted to welcome Sian Redmond to our clerking team as Second Junior, starting 13 April 2026 based in our Ipswich centre. Sian brings a wealth of experience, having previously clerked in London, and will be a great addition to our positive and proactive clerking team.

Chambers is delighted to welcome Sian Redmond to our clerking team as Second Junior, starting 13 April 2026 based in our Ipswich centre. Sian brings a wealth of experience, having previously clerked in London, and will be a great addition to our positive and proactive clerking team.

30/03/2026

Everyone at East Anglian Chambers thanks Kate Miller for her commitment, leadership and friendship, and wishes her a long and happy retirement.

East Anglian Chambers announces the retirement of Kate Miller, who joined Chambers in 2007. During her time at Chambers, Kate served with distinction as Treasurer and later as Head of Chambers. As well as her leadership and service to Chambers, Kate has been a valued member of the family team. Barri...

11/03/2026

Interim application costs in the intermediate track – by Rupert Myers

Last week in an interim application to rely upon undisclosed documents in a case listed for trial which had already been allocated to the Intermediate Track, the issue of whether fixed costs always apply to interim applications in intermediate track cases was raised. There is very limited authority on the point. Having successfully opposed the application, I persuaded designated civil judge (East Anglia) Her Honour Judge Walden-Smith that fixed costs do nothave to apply where there are exceptional circumstances.

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Last week in an interim application to rely upon undisclosed documents in a case listed for trial which had already been allocated to the Intermediate Track, the issue of whether fixed costs always apply to interim applications in intermediate track cases was raised. There is very limited authority....

19/01/2026

East Anglian Chambers is seeking an experienced Barristers’ Clerk to join our dynamic clerking team in Ipswich.

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East Anglian Chambers is seeking an experienced Barristers’ Clerk to join our dynamic clerking team in Ipswich. This full-time role (Monday to Friday, standard office hours) is based in our Ipswich centre and offers a competitive salary. About Us East Anglian Chambers is a well-established barrist...

19/12/2025

East Anglian Chambers announces the retirement of our Chambers’ Administrator, Yvonne May, after 13 years of loyal and tireless service.

East Anglian Chambers announces the retirement of our Chambers’ Administrator, Yvonne May, after 13 years of loyal and tireless service. Yvonne joined us in 2012 and took over as Chambers’ Head of Administration following the retirement of Carol Bull in 2014 and has, over more than a decade, bee...

11/09/2025

East Anglian Chambers welcomes new tenant Katie Ross

Prior to being called to the Bar in 2017, Katie practised as a Solicitor and Advocate. Katie has a thriving law practice, her specialism being private and public children work and with her areas of expertise including:
- Protracted or complex child arrangement cases involving issues of mental health, parental alienation, domestic abuse, sexual abuse and drug and alcohol abuse, where expert evidence is obtained.
- Child protection, regularly instructed by various Local Authorities, parents and children’s guardians within care proceedings. Katie has developed expertise in dealing with matters involving cognitive, psychiatric and psychological difficulties, sexual abuse, mental health and complex non-accidental injuries.
- Adoption proceedings.
- Injunctive proceedings including non-molestation orders and occupation orders.
- Deprivation of liberty orders in the High Court in respect of children.

East Anglian Chambers is thrilled to announce that Katie Ross will be joining us on Monday 15 September 2025. Prior to being called to the Bar in 2017, Katie practised as a Solicitor and Advocate. Katie has a thriving law practice, her specialism being private and public children work and with her a...

06/08/2025

East Anglian Chambers welcomes new tenant, Laura Austin
https://ealaw.co.uk/east-anglian-chambers-welcomes-new-tenant-laura-austin/

13/06/2025

EAC barristers very happy to support the Chelmsford legal walk - a great event!

12/05/2025

Barrister Selina Bungsraz looks at the new Cafcass Domestic Abuse policy in this article for our website

By Selina Bungsraz. In October 2024, Cafcass circulated and published a new domestic abuse policy document outlining how Cafcass practitioners (Family Court Advisers and Guardians) are expected to approach Children Act cases involving allegations of domestic abuse.

08/05/2025

Court of Appeal issues guidance on use of intermediaries in court proceedings

By Lucy Barnes, with analysis by Charlotte Youdan.

Court of Appeal issues guidance on use of intermediaries in court proceedings by Lucy Barnes, with analysis by Charlotte Youdan.

23/04/2025

What happens to pets when people get divorced? Sophie Canning takes a look in this article featuring some of Chambers' beloved four-legged friends

What happens to pets when people get divorced?