Leading juniors are those with significant experience of key cases, strong market recognition from both peers and clients, and are seen as future candidates for silk.
‘Rupert is an expert in the highly technical and specialist field of contentious solicitors costs. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the law and practice and is well known to the judiciary sitting in the specialist SCCO.’
‘Joshua has built a stellar reputation as a go-to junior in an area where approachability, grasp of detail, technical skill and creativity are key. He provides calm, clear and frank advice when required.’
'Martyn has the ability to get to the crux of a case in a way that leaves clients confident that he has a full grasp of the issues, and that the case is in safe hands.'
‘Mark is a very good advocate, coupled with his knowledge of the law, he stands out from other barristers. Mark has the ability as an advocate and in his paperwork, to be able to identify and argue with precision the legal points and achieve success even in the most difficult of cases.’
‘Simon is leagues ahead of others juniors, his written advocacy is what one would expect from silks. In court, he is five steps ahead of anyone else in that room.’
Rising stars at the Bar are defined as barristers between four and eight years’ call who are seen as up-and-coming members of the Bar in their respective practice areas by clients and peers alike. They will already be instructed in high-profile, complex, and high-value contentious and non-contentious matters, working with and opposite more experienced leading counsel.