Our Expertise
St Pauls Chambers provides legal services throughout the UK and worldwide. We are known for providing excellence in our areas of focus.
As a leading barristers chambers in Leeds, our expertise span the depth and breadth of a number of key areas of law.
Our People
St Pauls Chambers have an excellent team of Barristers, Clerks & Administration, with our barristers including KC’s, Members and Pupils.
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Call 2021
Beatrice Allsop was called to the Bar in 2021 and joined chambers as a tenant in 2023.
Beatrice has attracted praise from the judiciary, being described as having an “extremely pleasant disposition”, being “extremely well prepared” and making submissions “of the highest standard”.
After graduating with a Bachelor of Laws degree, Beatrice was appointed as a specialist court advocate for West Yorkshire Police. In this role, she prosecuted Domestic Violence Protection Orders and breaches of these orders on behalf of the Chief Constable. In addition, she also advised and trained police officers across the force on the relevant legislation and procedure, presenting to officers from all ranks between Constable and Chief Superintendent. Beatrice was ranked as “exceptional” in this role, and was chosen to speak alongside the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner at an external conference.
For the Bar Professional Training Course, Beatrice was awarded the Diplock Scholarship and Blackstone Entrance Exhibition by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple. During the course, she obtained Very Competent and Outstanding marks in her advocacy modules, and a Very Competent grade overall whilst continuing to work for West Yorkshire Police.
R v C 2025
Secured a twenty-one-month suspended sentence for a defendant convicted of threatening his landlord with a loaded firearm and an axe
R v C 2024
Successfully persuaded a jury to return a not guilty verdict for a client charged with Causing Unnecessary Suffering to a Protected Animal. After cross examining RSPCA witnesses and a Veterinary Surgeon, the jury were persuaded the defendant had not caused the death of his pet dog.
R v P, K & S 2024
Appeared for the Crown in a six-day three handed Robbery trial. After calling multiple witnesses and cross examining all three defendants, all were found guilty by the jury and sentenced to a total of over thirteen years in custody.
R v C 2024
Successfully made a half time submission of no case to answer for a defendant charged with a s39 assault against a member of door staff at a casino. The case was dismissed.
R v S 2024
Successfully defended a client in an appeal against conviction. The defendant had been found guilty in the Magistrates Court of assaulting a member of security staff at a concert. After cross examining members of security staff and calling the defendant to give evidence, the appeal was allowed, and the defendant was found not guilty.
R v S 2024
Successfully defended a client charged with Possession of an Offensive Weapon. After calling the defendant to give evidence, the court found he had a reasonable excuse.
R v N 2024
Successfully made a half time submission of no case to answer for a defendant who was a practicing Doctor, charged with failing to stop after a road accident and failing to report that accident. The case was dismissed.
R v H 2023
Successfully defended a client at trial charged with s39 assault by beating in a domestic setting. After cross examining the complainant and witnesses, and calling the defendant, the court found in favour of self-defence and the defendant was acquitted
R v R 2023
Due to disclosure issues, successfully persuaded the Crown to offer no evidence on all counts for a defendant remanded on two charges of ABH and two charges of s39 assault by beatings.
R v C 2023
Successfully made a half time submission of no case to answer for a defendant charged with Racially Aggravated Harassment against a member of shop staff, captured on CCTV. The case was dismissed.
R v G 2022
Appeared for the Crown in the trial of a father accused of assaulting his 10-year-old child, before trying to push her in front of a vehicle. After calling two child witnesses and cross examining the defendant, a conviction was secured.
R v T 2022
Secured a two-year suspended sentence for a defendant who rammed a police vehicle during a high-speed police chase, whilst under the influence of drugs and carrying over £7000 of cannabis. The defendant had numerous previous convictions for PWITS which had resulted in immediate prison sentences. His Honour remarked during sentencing, “When I came into this court I was going to send you to prison, but Miss Allsop has persuaded me otherwise”.
R v M 2022
Secured a fourteen-month suspended sentence for a defendant convicted of two counts of breaching the Sex Offender Register, having failed to notify a new address and the fact he was living with his partner’s four children. His partner was unaware of his past and was pregnant with his child.
R v T 2022
Successfully defended a client at trial charged with ABH and criminal damage. After cross examining the complainant and calling the defendant, the court found in favour of the fact that if the defendant caused the injuries exhibited, it was accidental. The defendant was acquitted of both charges.
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Chambers is centrally located within walking distance of the train station, secure car parks and the Courts.
St Pauls Chambers
Park Row House
19-20 Park Row
Leeds
LS1 5JF
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Phone: +44 (0)1132 455 866
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