Promotions and pupil recognition at Baker & Partners

Friday 09 March 2018

Local litigation and dispute resolution practice, Baker & Partners, has promoted two members of its legal team to Associates following their successful completion of the Jersey Law Exams.

At the same time, one of their Pupil Barristers has gained the Middle Temple and a Master David Blunt QC prize while participating in the Middle Temple Advocacy Course 2018.

Kate Ferbrache and Phillip Brown were promoted after being formally sworn in by the Royal Court of Jersey as 'Écrivain', or Jersey Solicitors, in November 2017 and January 2018, respectively. 

Pupil Barrister Amita Chohan gained the Middle Temple and a Master David Blunt QC prize while participating in the Middle Temple Advocacy Course in 2018 for producing one of the strongest Court of Appeal skeleton arguments out of around 20 pupils in her class. 

Pictured: Amita Chohan.

Stephen Baker commented: "I would like to congratulate Kate and Philip on their promotion. They have been valued members of Baker & Partners for several years and have shown commitment to the firm, their studies and our clients. I applaud Amita for winning a prize for one of the best skeleton arguments. She faced stiff competition from other pupil barristers. Written arguments are a vital part of preparation for court proceedings. It sets the foundation for the best presentation of a client’s case and is an essential skill for all advocates. I am pleased to begin 2018 with such positive news."