The MCCBA is delighted and proud to announce that one of its committee members, Simon Bradshaw, has been appointed as a full-time District Judge, with effect from 27 July 2026. For many years, Simon has been a popular and well-respected member of the Midlands Bar, building up an impressive practice from Cornwall Street Chambers in Business…
Some of you will be aware of the upcoming changes to the High Court divisions; namely that the Chancery Division is being re-named/re-structured, and a new Business and Property Division is being created. If you haven’t yet heard about these changes, or want more information about them and how they might affect your practice, the…
The MCCBA is delighted to welcome back Professor Graham Virgo KC after his well-received talk last year. Professor Virgo, Master of Downing College and Director of Cambridge Private Law Centre, will be speaking on ‘Form or Substance? Formalities in Equity and the Law of Trusts’, and will discuss the recent Court of Appeal decision in National…
We are delighted to report that the B-CLIPS scheme administered by MCCBA has been shortlisted for Pro Bono & Social Responsibility Initiative of the Year at the 2026 Bar Pro Bono Awards. The winner will be announced on Tuesday 19 May.