St Ives Chambers

St Ives Chambers has been called one of the leading sets of barristers’ chambers, with a reputation built on decades of legal expertise and professionalism. The website, however, no longer matched their modern, forward-thinking image. Years without strong brand guidance had left everything feeling disconnected, not whole.

The St Ives team interviewed a number of agencies, and ultimately chose PLOTT for a brand and website transformation that would give them a platform for the future. As Matthew Maynard of St Ives Chambers put it, ‘their combination of creativity and technical expertise made it an easy choice.’

The old site was clunky, hard to navigate, and difficult to update. They also needed a responsive partner, someone they could rely on for ongoing support.

We also delivered a subtle but significant brand refresh. The identity remains recognisable, but with a new colour palette and updated fonts that feel sleek, polished, and current.

Visual storytelling played a key role. We organised photoshoots for new professional headshots, ensuring every barrister’s profile felt approachable and personal. We also worked with photographer Kate Hollingsworth to capture iconic Birmingham landmarks and statues, reinforcing St Ives’ strong sense of place including their presence in Nottingham.

The new website is a complete rethink of the user experience. As well as a refreshed design and faster load speeds, we introduced an improved news and events section and a bespoke barrister shortlist tool. Users can now view full profiles, select barristers by area of expertise, and generate a custom PDF to share or save.

Behind the scenes, we developed the site to modern standards of performance and scalability. Accessibility was a core requirement, ensuring the site is straightforward for all users to navigate. Hosting on our AWS-based infrastructure means the site is secure, reliable, and ready to grow as needs evolve.