Patrick Bedell Called to the Bar 1999 Before joining the legal profession and after completing his law degree in 1992 Patrick undertook a post-graduate research degree from 1994 to 1996 and between 1992 and 1999 taught law at the four universities of Liverpool and Manchester before completing the Bar course in 1999. Patrick worked in law firms from 1999 until cross qualifying as a solicitor in 2004 where he had a practice covering clinical and professional negligence and acting for adult survivors of child abuse. Patrick returned to the Bar in 2018 and joined Charterhouse Chambers to focus on family law. Outside work Patrick is a season-ticket holder at Manchester City and enjoys walking his dog in the Lancashire countryside. FAMILY Patrick undertakes all aspects of private children law matters, public law matters and financial remedy work. Patrick is particularly passionate about helping clients who qualify for legal aid within financial work. Private Children From FHDRA stage through to Finding of Fact and Final Hearings. Patrick provides advice and representation in all cases and in particular where domestic abuse, parental alienation, physical, psychological and sexual abuse, coercive and controlling behaviour have been alleged. Patrick is instructed regularly by the same firms of solicitors and lay clients who ask for him to represent them again. Known for his tenacity in court lay clients appreciate his down-to-earth approach and ability to make a difficult process more understandable coupled with the empathy and ability to ensure his client is understood. Professional clients know him for his meticulous preparation, attention to detail and prompt, advice and reports of hearing outcomes. Public Law Patrick will act for parents, grandparents, intervenors and children. He advises and appears in the county and High courts in matters involving Non-accidental injury and Deprivation of Liberty. memberships/awards Member of Law Society Family Law Bar Association Member Public Access Qualified

property and probate barristers Daniel Wood Called to the Bar 2000 Sallyann Vipond Called to the Bar 2005 Dr Julian Sidoli Called to the Bar 2005 Louise Boothroyd Called to the Bar 2009 Jemma-Louise Bertie Called to the Bar 2015 Rebecca Taggart Called to the Bar 2016 Caitlin Farr Called to the Bar 2018 Robyn Lalic Called to the Bar 2021 Rachel Clarkson Called to the Bar 2021 Emily Kay Called to the Bar 2022 Spencer Downey Called to the Bar 2024 Emily Sharp Second-six Pupil property and probate law charterhouse is one of the leading chambers for Property Law in the north-west having won awards for its Landlord and Tenant work including possession, eviction, social housing, disrepair. Commercial & Residential Property Expertise includes Leasehold disputes such as forfeiture, charging orders, planning from consent to appeal. Infrastructure, development, flooding, highways, landscape. leasehold Disputes validity of Wills and Trusts, undue influence, interpretation and rectification. contested Probate long-term succession planning. Assistance includes advice, drafting, advocacy. any special benefits or features. trusts

Join Charterhouse Chambers Barristers To join a busy and thriving set based in Liverpool and Manchester, with rent fixed at 10% of receipts please in the first instance email in complete confidence to either: Head of Chambers Daniel Wood at DW@CharterhouseChambers.com or to Chambers Director Nick Roberts NR@CharterhouseChambers.com pupils Charterhouse operates a fair recruitment policy through the Gateway. Please send hand-written covering letter plus CV to Chambers Director Nick Roberts. Successful applicants will be invited for video interview with exemplary candidates asked back for second in-person. Charterhouse adheres to flexible arrangements policy. Staff/clerks Please send covering letter and CV by email to Chambers Director Nick Roberts at NR@CharterhouseChambers.com

John Dove Called to the Bar 2013 John is a criminal barrister and his practice covers a broad spectrum of criminal law, including violence, drugs, dishonesty, fraud, public order, sexual and motoring offences. CRIME John is a specialist in motoring and road traffic offences. He previously worked for one of country’s leading motor defence practices and was part of a specialist motoring prosecution team whilst at the CPS. John therefore has comprehensive knowledge of procedures and laws relating to motoring offences, particularly drink and drug driving. This has allowed John to secure successful outcomes for his clients on technical points. John has also built up a busy practice dealing with cases involving sexual offences. John has dealt with cases involving contact offences, possession & distribution of indecent images, sexual communication offences and breaches of sexual harm prevention orders. John is a skilful advocate and presents to the court with authority. He is very personable and is therefore popular with lay clients and solicitors alike. Prior to joining Chambers, John worked for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) as a Senior Crown Prosecutor. Within this role, John would regularly provide pre- and post- charge advice to the police. Outside of Chambers, John regularly provides advocacy training for aspiring barristers and solicitors. He is a keen fan of Formula 1 and enjoys travelling. memberships/awards Grays Inn

sports and regulatory barristers Greg Bull KC Called to the Bar 1976, Silk 2003 Chris Howells Called to the Bar 1999 Dr Julian Sidoli Called to the Bar 2005 Jemma-Louise Bertie Called to the Bar 2015 Rebecca Taggart Called to the Bar 2016 Kevin Batch Called to the Bar 2018 Rachel Clarkson Called to the Bar 2021 Emily Kay Called to the Bar 2022 Emily Sharp First-six Pupil sports and regulatory Law Charterhouse barristers have assisted in the take-over of a football league club, advised International rugby union players on contractual matters and represented football players at disciplinary hearings. Chambers counts amongst its members former semi-professional football and rugby players. sports prosecution of professional compliance and misconduct cases within the field of healthcare. regulatory This is the space to introduce the Services section. Briefly describe the types of services offered and highlight any special benefits or features. Service Name This is the space to introduce the Services section. Briefly describe the types of services offered and highlight any special benefits or features. Service Name

civil barristers Daniel Wood Called to the Bar 2000 Chris Howells Called to the Bar 1999 Sallyann Vipond Called to the Bar 2005 Dr Julian Sidoli Called to the Bar 2005 Louise Boothroyd Called to the Bar 2009 Jemma-Louise Bertie Called to the Bar 2015 Rebecca Taggart Called to the Bar 2016 Caitlin Farr Called to the Bar 2018 Robyn Lalic Called to the Bar 2021 Rachel Clarkson Called to the Bar 2021 Emily Kay Called to the Bar 2022 Emily Sharp First-six Pupil Civil Law Clinical Negligence clinical or Medical Negligence Including Montgomery type allegations of Failure to obtain appropriate or informed consent;; Fairchild issues of causation; Delay in and failure to diagnose; Improper and sub-optimal care; Surgical and more general morphological issues; Complex issues of medical causation Members of chambers have experience in clinical Negligence at all levels involving recovery of damages up to seven figures. . inquests Road Traffic Accidents; Accidents at work, including suffocation; Deaths in care, including allegations of neglect; Deaths under local authority supervision; Clinical negligence including: Unexplained death following surgical procedure; Allegations of assault / battery whilst an inpatient in hospital; Inappropriate / ‘off label’ provision of medication; Severe dehydration; Malnutrition; Infant deaths. serious and fatal injury involving accidents on the road, accidents at work including employer liability, public liability and occupier liability professional discipline involving healthcare, legal and sporting contexts.

David Holley Called to the Bar 2003 Dave has over 20 years experience in the legal sector. He has come to the Bar further to acting as Head of the Private Practice Area for a national Legal 500 firm of solicitors. CIVIL AND COMMERCIAL Prior to the Bar Head of Advocacy at several commercial firms of solicitors. Experience of a wide array of commercial disputes including: General commercial litigation; Debt and enforcement proceedings; Contract and corporate; Professional negligence; Property; Consumer credit; Employment; Contentious probate; Insolvency; Data breach. Significant experience of civil and commercial law with extensive advocacy history including Head of Advocacy at various firms of solicitors, LPC. Magistrate since 2011. memberships/awards Middle Temple Magistrate

Abigail Lenart Called to the Bar 2015 Prior to acquiring Pupillage, Abigail was a County Court Advocate and undertook around 2000 hearings in courts across the country which gave her a great appreciation for working with both lay clients and instructing solicitors. FAMILY Abigail has undertaken a breadth of family work, including private children law matters from FHDRA stage through to Final Hearings. She frequently provides advice and representation in cases where domestic abuse is alleged, and is confident in advising on the merits of either pursuing or defending such allegations. In cases where findings of domestic abuse have been pursued, Abigail has successfully obtained findings in relation to physical, psychological and sexual abuse, along with findings of coercive and controlling behaviour. Abigail is happy to accept last minute instructions for applications for non-molestation orders, occupation orders, secure accommodation and DoLs orders. Abigail attends public law children matters, representing parents, local authorities and guardians regularly. This encompasses preliminary hearing stages through to Final Hearings, including any urgent applications, case management hearings and finding of fact hearings. She has successfully represented Local Authorities where findings have been sought in respect of non-accidental injuries to children. Abigail’s practice includes contested final hearings, interim removals, cases involving allegations of sexual abuse, neglect, issues in respect of designation and cases of adoption. Abigail is described by clients as having outstanding 'people' skills. She is friendly and sympathetic to clients whilst being tenacious in court. Outside of work, Abigail holds women's meditation and empowerment circles to encourage others to find their voice and feel confident. She also partakes in weightlifting, strength training and yoga. memberships/awards Vulnerable Witness Training Grays Inn Family Law Bar Association Member Mediator

Jack Bickerton Called to the Bar 2023 Jack is a family law practitioner and prior to joining Charterhouse sat as a Family magistrate in the north-west. He is a qualified mediator and has had work published regarding both the involvement of the family court where radicalisation of children is involved, and whether preventive detention should be used as a counterterrorism mechanism against suspected terrorists. Jack was recently shortlisted at the Greater Manchester Pro Bono Awards for Barrister of the Year On the Bar Training Course Jack was awarded the top mark in the country for submission advocacy. FAMILY Jack undertakes all matters pertaining to children, and financial remedy. Jack accepts instructions in all private and public law children matters. He has a particular interest in Court of Protection matters, his experience includes care and (education) treatment reviews for autistic people/people with a learning disability, including children; Jack is an accredited Oliver McGowan trainer (Autism) and delivers co-developed bespoke training on the principles of the MCA 2005 and human rights, often for staff such as carers. Jack acts in financial remedy cases and is happy to represent clients who have qualified for legal aid. jack has been described by clients as human and personable, well-prepared, approachable, pro-active. memberships/awards Family Law Bar Association Member

Rebecca Taggart Called to the Bar 2016 Rebecca became a tenant in chambers after completing her common law pupillage at Charterhouse under the supervision of Daniel Wood. She practises in Civil and Family Law. CIVIL Rebecca is instructed on a range of civil matters including personal injury, housing matters and contractual disputes. Rebecca accepts instructions in all housing matters acting for both landlords and tenants. She has experience dealing with house disrepair, injunctions, tenancy deposit claims and unlawful eviction. She has also been instructed in cases involving defences under the Equality Act 2010 and the Human rights Act 1998 including multi day trials. Rebecca has experience in all areas of personal injury including road traffic, employer’s liability and occupiers’ liability. She is regularly instructed by both Claimants and Defendant in fast track trials and interlocutory hearings. Rebecca also regularly accepts instructions to draft pleadings and to advise on liability and quantum. FAMILY Private Law Rebecca is regularly instructed in private law disputes including child arrangements orders, specific issue orders prohibited steps order and injunctions. Rebecca has acted for parents, wider family members and the children at all stages of proceedings. Rebecca is often instructed in fact finding hearings where there are allegations of domestic abuse including allegations of sexual abuse. Rebecca also has experience dealing with relocation cases and allegations of parental alienation. Public Law Rebecca accepts instructions from local authorities, parents, children and intervenors in public law proceedings. Rebecca has experience in cases where there are allegations of non-accidental injury, neglect, mental health and substance misuse. She appears at all stage of proceedings from urgent applications to multi-day contested final hearings. memberships/awards Vulnerable Witness Training

Civil, Commercial, Property and Probate Barrister Daniel Wood Called to the Bar 2000 Head of Chambers With over 25 years at the Bar Dan brings vast experience of court, procedure and advocacy to his practice, resulting in a sensible and effective approach to his clients cases. Dan is a pupil supervisor in chambers, ensuring that the next generation of Charterhouse barristers fully understand the expectations and pressures of the career they embark on. Dan assists Lincoln's Inn with their programme of scholarships, and out of work enjoys watching and participating in his daughter's dance classes. COMMERCIAL Expertise in breach of commercial contract claims. All commercial debt actions including multi-day cases resulting in seven-figure awards. All aspects of enforcement including orders for sale. Commercial injunctions, forfeiture and relief from forfeiture. Partnership disputes. Commercial fraud including actions in deceit and equitable actions such as knowing-assistance and knowing-receipt. PROPERTY Landlord and Tenant; Daniel has undertaken housing law for in excess of 20 years encompassing all aspects of Landlord and Tenant including Social Housing, Commercial and Private. Advises and acts for large corporate private landlords and property management companies. experience in: Leasehold right to manage; possession proceedings involving issues of mental health and the Equality Act 2010; Extensive experience in relation to matters of housing disrepair (and personal injury arising from disrepair). Contested Probate including wills, estate and property distribution; CLINICAL NEGLIGENCE Cinical or Medical Negligence involving recovery of damages up to seven figures. Including: Montgomery type allegations of Failure to obtain appropriate or informed consent; Fairchild issues of causation; Delay in and failure to diagnose; Improper and sub-optimal care; Surgical and more general morphological issues; Complex issues of medical causation ; Severe dehydration; Malnutrition; Infant deaths. INQUESTS Inquest experience in a wide variety of inquests for over twenty years, including: Accidents at work, including suffocation consequent upon the spillage of grain; Road Traffic Accidents; Deaths in care, including allegations of neglect; Deaths under local authority supervision, including inappropriate use of an indoor wheelchair out of doors; Clinical negligence including: Unexplained death following surgical procedure and apparent triggering of a clotting cascade (open verdict); Allegations of assault / battery whilst an inpatient in hospital (Home Office specialist history pathologist appointed to give evidence as to the timing of pre mortem soft tissue and bony injury to the chest); Inappropriate / ‘off label’ provision of medication; Severe dehydration; Malnutrition; Infant deaths. PERSONAL INJURY Accidents at work; Road Traffic Accidents. memberships/awards Chancery Bar Association Lincolns Inn

commercial barristers Daniel Wood Called to the Bar 2000 Chris Howells Called to the Bar 1999 Sallyann Vipond Called to the Bar 2005 Dr Julian Sidoli Called to the Bar 2005 Louise Boothroyd Called to the Bar 2009 Jemma-Louise Bertie Called to the Bar 2015 Rebecca Taggart Called to the Bar 2016 Caitlin Farr Called to the Bar 2018 Robyn Lalic Called to the Bar 2021 Rachel Clarkson Called to the Bar 2021 Emily Kay Called to the Bar 2022 Emily Sharp First-six Pupil Commercial Law debt and Finance, performance, breach of professional duties including directors and shareholders, fraud. Contract disputes acting for businesses and employees. advising, drafting and appearing in tribunals, eat and higher appellate courts in all matters relating to employment disputes including wrongful and unfair dismissal, redundancy, tupe, whistle-blowing, harassment, restrictive covenants. employment Advice and advocacy on structure, shareholder agreements, finance, governance, regulation, disputes, director's duties, dissolution. company personal and company, winding-up, voluntary arrangements, liquidations, fraud. bankruptcy and insolvency