Pupils Lamis Fahad and Caitlin Smithey begin Second Six
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11/03/2026
Lamis Fahad and Caitlin Smithey have successfully completed their first six and commence their second six on Monday 9th March.
Lamis commenced pupillage in September 2025 under the supervision of David Phillips
Caitlin commenced pupillage in September 2025 under the supervision of James Goodwin.
Lamis commenced a mixed Family and Public Law pupillage with Spire Barristers in September 2025, under the supervision of David Phillips.
Prior to starting pupillage, Lamis worked as a Law Society Mental Health Accredited Panel Member and represented clients detained under the Mental Health Act 1983. Lamis has regularly appeared before the First-tier Tribunal (Mental Health), achieving immediate, conditional and deferred discharges. Lamis is determined to gain experience across all areas of chambers’ expertise, with a particular interest in Public Law and Court of Protection.
Caitlin commenced pupillage in September 2025 under the Supervision of James Goodwin.
Prior to commencing pupillage, Caitlin worked as a Legal Assistant for a local authority within its Children and Public Law Team, where she developed a practical understanding of care proceedings and Local Authority proceedings in the Court of Protection.
Caitlin is interested in all of chamber’s practice areas with a particular interest in Public and Private law children’s proceedings.
Both Lamis Fahad and caitlin Smithey Are now accepting instructions in all aspects of Family and Public Law.
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