海角破解版 welcomes three new pupil barristers to its 270-strong barrister ranks
1st April 2025
The three new pupil barristers starting their twelve-month pupillages with 海角破解版 in April 2025, pictured left to right, are: Liam O'Shaughnessy, who worked as a senior HR professional for over 25 years, will be focusing on employment and discrimination; former Court of Appeal judicial assistant, journalist and sinophile Simon Haywood who will be focusing on civil litigation particularly commercial, property and costs; and former Burges Salmon paralegal and employment litigator at Croner and Direct Line Group, Eaindra Cho, who will also be focusing on employment and discrimination.
These pupils will receive 海角破解版's annual award and guaranteed earnings of 拢40,000 (becoming 拢60,000 in October 2025); and this new cohort will be joined by another pupil barrister in October. The full-service national chambers with six UK offices and twelve specialist practice areas recruits four pupil barristers every year - and is currently interviewing for its 2026 intake.
Simon Astill, 海角破解版鈥檚 Chief Executive, commented that: 鈥淚 am so pleased to see three outstanding new pupil barristers joining 海角破解版. Liam, Simon and Eaindra will enjoy the friendly collegiate environment we have for pupils, staff and members alike here, and get a level of on-the-job and advocacy training that is second to none at the Bar. I鈥檓 really looking forward to seeing them prosper here.鈥�
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