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Michael Tappin KC Appointed as High Court Judge22 September 2026Chambers is delighted to announce that Michael Tappin KC has been appointed a Justice of the High Court, assigned to what will be the Business and Property Division (which will include the current Chancery Division), with effect from 1 October 2026. Michael will sit as a judge of the specialist Patents Court hearing some of […]
Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards 2026 Nominations17 August 20268 New Square is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted in three categories in the Chambers and Partners UK Bar Awards 2026. IT/IP Set of the Year IT/IP Silk of the Year: Tom Moody-Stuart KC IT/IP Junior of the Year: Jaani Riordan The Awards Ceremony will take place at Old Billingsgate on 12th […]
Congratulations to Charlie Bassi10 July 2026Chambers is delighted to announce that its pupil, Charlie Bassi, has accepted an offer of tenancy.  Charlie graduated from the University of Oxford before completing a Graduate Diploma in Law at City, University of London.  He will begin practising as a member of chambers in October 2026.
Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026 Shortlist29 June 20268 New Square is pleased to announce that it has been shortlisted in five categories in the Legal 500 Bar Awards 2026. IP Set of the Year Media and Arts Set of the Year IP Silk of the Year – Mark Chacksfield KC, Lindsay Land KC and Jessie Bowhill KC IP Junior of the Year […]
Bar Council Certificate of Recognition for Wellbeing19 June 2026We are delighted to announce that 8 New Square has once again been awarded the Bar Council Certificate of Recognition for its commitment to wellbeing. The Bar Council praised Chambers’ efforts, stating: “8 New Square’s continuous work and dedication to wellbeing is very impressive.”