Castle Gate Chambers

11/05/2026

A warm welcome to Dominic Shelley
Called to the bar in 2003, Dominic is a specialist criminal defence practitioner who is well-known across the circuit for his formidable advocacy and trial experience

Called to the bar in 2003, Dominic is a specialist criminal defence practitioner who is well-known across the circuit for his formidable advocacy and trial experience

11/05/2026

Sophie Horne becomes permanent Fees Clerk
We are delighted to announce that Sophie has accepted an invitation from Chambers to work alongside Sarah Underwood as a Fees Clerk on a permanent basis. Welcome aboard, Sophie!

We are delighted to announce that Sophie has accepted an invitation from Chambers to work alongside Sarah Underwood as a Fees Clerk on a permanent basis. Welcome aboard, Sophie!

28/04/2026

Laura Hocknell Appointed as a Recorder
We are delighted to announce that Laura Hocknell has been appointed as a Recorder by His Majesty the King on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor.

We are delighted to announce that Laura Hocknell has been appointed as a Recorder by His Majesty the King on the recommendation of the Lord Chancellor.

29/10/2025

Amelia Trem and Philip Cowburn Secure Tenancy at Castle Gate. We are delighted to announce that both Amelia and Philip have accepted respective invitations to join Castle Gate as tenants following successful completion of Pupillage.

We are delighted to announce that both Amelia & Philip have accepted respective invitations to join Castle Gate as tenants following successful completion of Pupillage.

06/10/2025

Jack Ferdinando begins Pupillage at Castle Gate
A warm welcome to Jack who commences Pupillage today (Monday 6th October 2025) under the supervision of Rebecca Coleman & Stefan Fox

A warm welcome to Jack who commences Pupillage today (Monday 6th October 2025) under the supervision of Rebecca Coleman & Stefan Fox

03/10/2025

Castle Gate And Members Ranked in 2026 Legal 500. We are delighted to share that Castle Gate and it’s members have been placed in the 2026 Legal 500 rankings (crime - general and fraud).

We are delighted to share that Castle Gate and it’s members have been placed in the 2026 Legal 500 rankings (crime - general and fraud).

22/09/2025

William Shelley begins Pupillage at Castle Gate
A warm welcome to William who commences his Pupillage today (Monday 22nd September 2025) under the supervision of Simon Eckersley.

A warm welcome to William who commences his Pupillage today (Monday 22nd September 2025) under the supervision of Simon Eckersley.

23/04/2025

Daniel Church appointed District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts)
The King has appointed Daniel Church to be a District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Shabana Mahmood MP and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill.

The King has appointed Daniel Church to be a District Judge (Magistrates’ Courts) on the advice of the Lord Chancellor, the Right Honourable Shabana Mahmood MP and the Lady Chief Justice of England and Wales, the Right Honourable the Baroness Carr of Walton-on-the-Hill.

08/03/2025

On International Women's Day we are proud to celebrate the women of Castle Gate Chambers.

How proud we are of our formidable force 💪

07/03/2025

The Senior President of Tribunals, the Right Honourable Sir Keith Lindblom, has appointed James Armstrong-Holmes as a salaried Judge of the First-tier Tribunal, General Regulatory Chamber, with effect from today, Friday 7th March 2025

28/10/2024

Amelia Trem begins Pupillage at Castle Gate. A warm welcome to Amelia who commences pupillage today (28th October) under the supervision of Katrina Wilson. https://castlegatechambers.co.uk/amelia-trem-begins-pupillage-at-castle-gate/

A warm welcome to Amelia who commences pupillage today (28th October) under the supervision of Katrina Wilson. Amelia will be available to instruct in the spring of 2025 and we wish her every success at the Criminal Bar!