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Known for its friendly and cohesive atmosphere, which is fostered by a strong belief in access to justice for all, members of 12 Old Square are committed to facilitating the development of the law, both through advocacy in court, and also by regularly contributing to professional and academic publications.
As a common law set, we are able to provide counsel with diverse specialisms (see our practice areas). We pride ourselves on the ability and commitment of our members to provide their professional and lay clients with a high standard of service in all areas in which they seek to instruct counsel.
Our barristers are experts in their chosen areas of practice, with diverse backgrounds and specialisms bringing together a wealth of experience and knowledge.

They appear regularly in the High Court, the Court of Appeal, the Supreme Court, Crown Court, County Courts and all Tribunals throughout England and Wales. A number of our members also hold judicial positions.
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An All 12 Old Square Affair
April 20, 2025
The latest case was that of The King on the application of Tomlinson v Secretary of State for the...
Overcoming Disbelief At The Upper Tribunal
January 1, 2025
The appellant whose account is dismissed in the First Tier Tribunal for want of belief in their evidence can...
Two Triumphs for Erum Waheed in the Upper Tribunal
March 8, 2024
Longstanding and experienced member Mr Erum Waheed won two notable cases in the Upper Tribunal recently. The first ,...
Press Release for the judgment in Re R & Y (Children) [2024] EWCA Civ 131
March 8, 2024
Judgement has been handed down for the case of Re R & Y (Children), whereby Mr Mansoor Fazli of...
Andrew Otchie accredited Junior Counsel in Personal Injury by APIL
November 13, 2023
12 Old Square would like to congratulate our esteemed member Mr Andrew Otchie, who has been accredited as Junior...
Judgement Handed down in the case of Kumar vs SSHD
July 13, 2023
Judgement has been handed down by His Honourable Judge Dight CBE for the case of R (Kumar) v. Secretary...