Thinking of applying for pupillage at Guildford Chambers? We sat down (virtually) to answer the questions we’re asked most often. In this recorded Q&A, junior tenant Humayoun Ali is joined by Rowan Morton, who supervised Humayoun’s own pupillage, and Andrew Chalmers, currently in his second six. Between them they cover what we look for in...

Guildford Chambers is seeking to recruit a pupil to join our civil team commencing October 2026. Chambers is offering a 12-month pupillage with an award of £35,000, comprising guaranteed funding and earnings, together with structured supervision and mentoring from within our civil team. This vacancy is being advertised outside the standard Pupillage Gateway timetable, with...

We invite colleagues, friends, and members of the wider legal community to join us in celebrating the life of George Coates. The funeral service will take place at 1:00pm on Wednesday 8 July 2026 at Trinity Church, Sloane Square, followed by a wake at Chelsea Old Church from 2:30pm. All who knew George are warmly...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of our friend and colleague, George Coates. George was a distinguished barrister and served as Head of Chambers for 18 years, leading Chambers with exceptional dedication, integrity and humanity. His contribution to the profession, and to the life of Chambers, was immense. He was widely...

By Andrew Chalmers   If you have been on LinkedIn within the last month or so, you may have noticed that the decision in Mazur v Charles Russell Speechlys LLP [2025] EWHC 2341 (KB) has caused a fairly strong and divided reaction. On one side of the aisle you have paralegals and legal executives, especially...

Guildford Chambers is delighted to announce that Dominique Gillan has been elected as Head of Chambers, and Nicola Holland and Jamie Walker-Haworth have been elected as Joint Deputy Heads of Chambers. Their appointments are effective from 17th April 2025.   Chambers owes a huge debt of gratitude to George Coates who led Chambers for 18...

Over the festive period, we will have reduced opening hours.   Monday 23rd December 8:30am – 1:30pm Tuesday 24th December Closed Friday 27th December Closed Monday 30th December 9am – 11am Tuesday 31st December 9am – 11am Thursday 2nd January Open (8:30am – 6pm usual hours) If you urgently need assistance outside of these hours, you can...