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Leading Barristers' Chambers · Leeds

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Advocacy Built
on Excellence.

St Pauls Chambers is a leading set of specialist barristers based in Leeds, providing expert advocacy and advice across civil, criminal, family, regulatory and public law throughout England and Wales.

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30+
Years of Excellence
70+
Specialist Barristers
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Practice Areas
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Specialist Barristers
30+ Years of Excellence
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Our Expertise

Practice Areas

Specialist expertise across the full spectrum of legal practice, delivered by some of the North's leading advocates.

Civil Law

Commercial disputes, contract claims, property litigation, and civil appeals across all court levels.

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Complex Crime

High-value fraud, serious organised crime, and complex multi-defendant criminal proceedings.

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Crime

Expert criminal defence and prosecution advocacy across magistrates and Crown Courts.

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Family

Children law, divorce, financial remedies, and complex private and public family proceedings.

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Financial & Corporate Crime

SFO investigations, bribery, money laundering, POCA, and regulatory financial enforcement.

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Public Law & Inquests

Judicial review, inquests, public authority challenges, and administrative law proceedings.

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Personal Injury

Serious injury, clinical negligence, industrial disease, and catastrophic injury claims.

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Regulatory Law

Disciplinary hearings, licensing, health & safety, and professional regulation across sectors.

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An excellent and professional set with considerable depth of talent.

The Legal 500

About St Pauls Chambers

Trusted Advocacy.
Exceptional Counsel.

St Pauls Chambers is one of the North of England's leading barristers' chambers, based in Leeds and with members appearing in courts and tribunals across England and Wales.

We bring together over 70 specialist barristers and a dedicated, highly experienced clerking team. Our members are recognised in The Legal 500 and Chambers UK, and have appeared in some of the most significant cases in their fields.

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Why Instruct Us

Why Choose St Pauls Chambers

Specialist Expertise

Every member is a specialist in their field — not a generalist. Clients receive focused, informed advocacy.

Highly Experienced Barristers

Our members bring decades of combined experience in the most demanding legal arenas.

Legal 500 Recognition

Consistently ranked and recommended in The Legal 500 across multiple practice areas.

Public Access Available

Members of the public can instruct our barristers directly, without the need for a solicitor.

Nationwide Representation

We appear in courts and tribunals across England and Wales, and advise on matters of national importance.

Outstanding Client Care

Our clerking team provides a responsive, personal service that prioritises your needs at every stage.

Our Members

Meet Our Barristers

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Barrister Sam Green KC
Complex Crime & Regulatory Law

Barrister Sam Green KC

Head of Chambers

Paul has extensive experience in serious and complex criminal matters, regulatory proceedings and appellate work. He is recognised in The Legal 500.

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Sarah Whitfield
Civil Law & Public Law

Sarah Whitfield

Queen's Counsel

Sarah has appeared in leading civil and public law cases at all levels of the courts, including the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court.

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James Alderton
Family Law

James Alderton

Barrister

James specialises in public and private family law including care proceedings, financial remedies, and international child abduction.

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Instructing Us

How To Instruct Us

We make the process of instructing a barrister straightforward, whatever your route to us.

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Solicitors

We work closely with solicitor firms of all sizes. Our clerks are available to discuss availability, fees, and the most appropriate barrister for your matter. We welcome direct communication and respond promptly.

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    Contact our clerking team
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    Discuss the matter and requirements
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    Receive fee estimate and availability
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    Deliver papers and instructions
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Private Clients

Through the Bar's Direct Access scheme, members of the public can instruct our barristers directly in many types of case, without the need for a solicitor, saving time and cost.

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    Submit initial enquiry online
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    Receive assessment of suitability
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    Agree scope and fees directly
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    Receive expert representation
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Public Authorities

Government departments, local authorities, regulatory bodies, and NHS trusts regularly instruct St Pauls Chambers. We understand the unique pressures of public sector work.

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    Framework agreements available
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    Panel arrangements welcomed
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    Rapid response to urgent matters
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    Transparent fee structures
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Careers & Pupillage

Careers

We are committed to building a diverse, talented set. Tenancy positions arise from time to time and are advertised here when available. We encourage applications from all backgrounds.

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Pupillage

St Pauls Chambers offers a 12-month pupillage providing outstanding training across our core practice areas. Applications are made through the Pupillage Gateway. We recruit 1–2 pupils per year.

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Mini-Pupillage

Our mini-pupillage programme gives law students and graduates a structured insight into life at the Bar. Places are limited and awarded on a competitive basis throughout the year.

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Knowledge & Commentary

Latest Insights

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Sentencing Guidelines Reform: What the 2025 Changes Mean in Practice
Criminal LawJanuary 2026

Sentencing Guidelines Reform: What the 2025 Changes Mean in Practice

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Navigating International Child Relocation: Key Principles After Re H
Family LawDecember 2025

Navigating International Child Relocation: Key Principles After Re H

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SFO Investigations: Early Engagement and the Deferred Prosecution Agreement Landscape
RegulatoryNovember 2025

SFO Investigations: Early Engagement and the Deferred Prosecution Agreement Landscape

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Recognition

Trusted by Clients Across England & Wales

The Legal 500
Recommended Chambers
Chambers UK
Ranked Barristers
Bar Council
Member Chambers
CBA
Criminal Bar Association
Family Law Bar
Association Member
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An excellent and professional set with considerable depth of talent across its membership.

The Legal 500 — 2024

Get In Touch

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Address
St Pauls Chambers, Park Row House, 19–20 Park Row, Leeds, LS1 5JF
Email
Samgreen.kc@legislator.com
Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 8.30am – 6.00pm
Leeds city centre

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