Castle Gate Chambers

12/10/2026

Amelia Bodenham begins Pupillage at Castle Gate. A warm welcome to Amelia who commenced Pupillage on 12th October 2026 under the supervision of Stephen Cobley. https://castlegatechambers.co.uk/amelia-bodenham-begins-pupillage-at-castle-gate/ via

12/10/2026

Andie Lee begins Pupillage at Castle Gate. A warm welcome to Andie who commenced Pupillage on 5th October 2026 under the supervision of James Horne KC and Laura Hocknell. https://castlegatechambers.co.uk/andie-lee-begins-pupillage-at-castle-gate/ via

07/10/2026

Jack Ferdinando and William Shelley Secure Tenancy
We are delighted to announce that both Jack and Will have been successful in their applications for tenancy following completion of Pupillage.

We are delighted to announce that both Jack and Will have been successful in their applications for tenancy following completion of Pupillage. We are extremely proud and are thrilled to have them both on board as members of Chambers!

17/07/2026

Success in the Court of Appeal – Murder conviction quashed
Rebecca Coleman, led by Laurie-Anne Power KC, successfully argued that their client’s conviction for Murder was unsafe...

Rebecca Coleman, led by Laurie-Anne Power KC, successfully argued that their client’s conviction for Murder was unsafe.

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.