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Name of chambers: Gatehouse Chambers
Chambers address: 1 Lady Hale Gate, Gray's Inn, London, WC1X 8BS
Number of vacancies: 3
Area(s) of practice the role holder will focus on: Construction, Property, Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, Inquests and Inquiries
Level of guaranteed earnings (in £ pounds): £37,500 net
Role start date: Sept/Oct 2026
Length of tenancy: 6 months
Closing date for applications: 15/07/2026
How to apply:
The application window is now open. Applicants should download the application pack and application form from our website, complete the form in full, and submit it by email to [email protected] no later than midnight on Wednesday 15th July 2026.
For any queries about your application for pupillage, you can contact Aphrodite Maratheftis on 020 7242 2523 or email [email protected]
About your chambers:
Gatehouse Chambers is a leading set specialising in commercial dispute resolution, construction, costs litigation, insolvency and restructuring, insurance, inquests, inquiries and investigations, personal injury and clinical negligence, private client, professional liability and property law. It acts for clients across the UK and internationally, bringing a commercially focused and cross-border perspective to its work.
Recognised as one of the most modern and forward-thinking sets at the Bar, Gatehouse combines technical excellence with a practical, business-minded approach. Known for its collaborative and approachable culture, it is run as a dynamic commercial business with a strong emphasis on responsive client service, both domestically and on the international stage. Chambers won Client Service Set of the Year at the Chambers UK Bar Awards 2025.
This culture is underpinned by a genuine commitment to corporate social responsibility and a proactive approach to equality, diversity and inclusion, reflecting both the values of the set and the diverse client base it serves.
About the candidate:
Gatehouse Chambers has a strong reputation across its core specialist practice areas and offers a supportive, collegiate environment in which junior practitioners are encouraged to build sustainable and rewarding careers within a multidisciplinary set. Our facilities and dedicated practice management support are designed to assist barristers at every stage of their development.
We invite applications from candidates who are interested in developing their practice in one of the following areas:
• Construction
• Property
• Clinical Negligence, Personal Injury, Inquests and Inquiries
Successful applicants will demonstrate strong analytical and drafting abilities, together with excellent advocacy skills. They should show a genuine commitment to developing a practice within one of the identified areas, while recognising that early practice may involve a degree of mixed work as experience is gained.
Candidates will be keen to work collaboratively within the relevant specialist team(s) and to contribute positively to Chambers as a whole.
Third six probationary tenancy barristers will be assessed and considered for membership at the end of six months.