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Nine Chambers is pleased to present Crime at Nine, our 2026 criminal law seminar series. Across the following months, members of chambers will lead a series of sessions examining key developments and practical challenges in criminal practice.
Sessions are offered in two formats to suit your schedule: Evening Seminars at 5:30 PM and Breakfast Seminars at 8:30 AM.
Evening Seminars (5:30 PM)
2 July — Robert Smith & Olivia Gatfield
Mental Disorders: Fitness to Plead and Disposals
30 September — Hayley Bennett & Emma Clarke
The “Bad Character” of Defendants and Complainants in Criminal Trials
22 October — Matthew Curtis & Sophie Kenny
Youths in the Criminal Justice System & Alleged Youth Offending
12 November — Adam White & Keira Shaw
The Law on Domestic Abuse & Protective Orders
Breakfast Seminars (8:30 AM)
8 July — Jaime Hamilton KC
The Seven Secrets of Effective Advocacy for Any Case
4 September — Vanessa Thomson KC
Responding to Res Gestae & Evidence-Led Prosecutions
2 October — Phil Barnes KC
Keeping Them Honest: A Defence Lawyer’s Guide to Dealing with Disclosure
19 November — Jaime Hamilton KC, Vanessa Thomson KC & Phil Barnes KC
Three Ways to Achieving Best Evidence
How to attend
One short form – simply select any sessions you’d like to attend. [RSVP here]
Venue: All sessions held at Nine Chambers, Freetrade, 37 Peter Street, Manchester M2 5GB
