We are delighted to announce that George Smart, Georgie Lane & Minahil Tariq have all completed their 1st Six months of pupillage and now have their rights of audience. They can now accept instructions.
George and Georgie are undertaking criminal pupillages and Minahil is undertaking a family pupillage. George, Georgie and Minahil all bring a huge amount of experience and knowledge prior to commencing pupillage and we know they will utilise this experience in their second-six and beyond.
George commenced pupillage in October 2024, under the supervision of Dominic Connolly. He observed and worked on criminal cases involving drugs, sexual offences, violence, and revenue fraud. He is currently under the supervision of Louisa Collins who specialises in extradition, international crime and human rights law. Most recently, George has observed junior members of chambers conducting a full range of hearings in the Magistrates’ Court.
Before beginning pupillage, George worked with vulnerable detainees as an Appropriate Adult in various police stations across North London.
George completed the GDL and Bar Course at City University and, in both cases, was awarded a Distinction. Before studying law, George built a successful career in the Digital Advertising industry where he held a number of senior, advisory roles.
George was called to the Bar in July 2023 by Middle Temple.
Georgie began her pupillage in October 2024 and is currently supervised by John Oliver. Prior to this she was supervised by David Williams. During her first six months of pupillage, Georgie has observed and assisted on a wide range of criminal cases, including cases involving drugs, sexual offences and violence, as well as a number of extradition cases. Georgie has also completed a number of pieces of written work for other members of Chambers.
Prior to starting pupillage, Georgie was a paralegal in the extradition department at Sonn Macmillan Walker. During her time at Sonn Macmillan Walker, she assisted on numerous Part 1 and Part 2 cases, representing the Requested Person in both the Magistrates’ Court and on appeal before the High Court. These cases involved a full spectrum of issues, including arguments pertaining to Article 3, Article 6 and Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, as well as forum arguments.
During her time at BPP Law School, she volunteered as a caseworker for JENGbA (Joint Enterprise Not Guilty by Association) and the Freedom Law Clinic.
Minahil began her family focused pupillage in October 2024. She has successfully completed her non-practising period of pupillage under the supervision of Maria Scotland and Gemma Lindfield. Minahil will continue to be supervised by Gemma Lindfield and Sarah Wood for the remainder of her pupillage.
Prior to starting pupillage, Minahil was a family law caseworker at Wilson Solicitors where she assisted with a broad range of family proceedings. From financial remedy cases to care proceedings she gained experience of cases across the full breadth of family law.
Minahil previously worked in Pakistan for nearly 2 years as an associate at Khan & Partners in Lahore and most recently completed an LLM in Social Justice from University College London.
During her time at University College London, Minahil volunteered at the Haringey Migrant Support Centre, INQUEST and Citizens Advice and more recently as a casework volunteer at Advocate.
During pupillage Minahil has gained experience of public and private children proceedings, family law act applications, financial remedy and abduction matters. Minahil has been exposed to work in the High Court and the Court of Appeal in the course of her training.
A warm welcome from all of us at 5SAH Chambers.
