Unprecedented award success confirms Birmingham set’s position as the UK’s leading regional chambers.
St Philips Chambers has achieved a rare milestone in the legal profession, earning three major national awards in just over a year and further strengthening its position as one of the most accomplished regional chambers in the United Kingdom.
The chambers was most recently named Chambers of the Year at the British Legal Awards in November 2025, following earlier recognition as Regional Set of the Year at the Chambers & Partners UK Bar Awards 2025, and Legal 500’s Set Outside London of the Year in late 2024.
Winning across three respected benchmarks underscores not simply a successful year, but a period of consistent excellence that rivals the achievements of long-established London sets.
With instructions across Business and Property, Crime, Family, Employment, Regulatory, and Personal Injury, St Philips has continued to expand its portfolio of national and international work. The breadth and calibre of its caseload highlight the chambers’ sustained growth within a highly competitive marketplace.
Joe Wilson, CEO and Director of Clerking, said: “The Chambers & Partners and British Legal Awards titles are a massive statement, particularly following last year’s Legal 500 win. It proves consistency. It shows that the collective expertise and work ethic of our barristers, clerking and administration teams is delivering results for clients year after year. I’m incredibly pleased for the whole team; we’ve earned the right to proudly sit alongside the UK’s best sets.”
Winning at the British Legal Awards is especially significant, as the competition is predominantly led by London-based sets. The achievement signals national recognition for St Philips and reflects a growing acceptance that exceptional legal capability exists well beyond the capital.
This milestone coincides with Birmingham’s emergence as a hub for high-stakes litigation and legal services. With global firms strengthening their regional presence, St Philips continues to influence the development of the legal landscape across the Midlands and beyond.
The awards also recognise the work occurring behind the scenes — from investment in equality and diversity to enhanced training, business expansion and financial performance — all of which contribute to St Philips’ position as a leading modern chambers.
