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Rhys Hadden
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Rhys is a very experienced and specialist barrister. His engaging and collaborative approach ensures cases progress quickly and efficiently. His advocacy style is thorough, engaging and effective.'
Court of Protection: health and welfare
Leading Juniors
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.
Bethan Harris
Garden Court Chambers ‘Bethan is an exceptionally talented barrister, and her advocacy skills are outstanding. She has a remarkable ability to articulate complex legal arguments with clarity and conviction. Her command of the courtroom is unmatched; she exudes confidence and composure, making her a formidable presence during hearings.’
Alison Meacher
Gatehouse Chambers 'Alison's experience is unparalleled. She is knowledgeable and fantastic with clients. She is always well-prepared and readily available for advice. She is knowledgeable and exceedingly careful when drafting.'
Gráinne Mellon
Garden Court Chambers ‘Gráinne is efficient, thorough and very patient. She is very considerate towards clients and leaves no stone unturned for her clients. Her advocacy skills are impressive, and she is a persuasive representative.’
Neil Allen
39 Essex Chambers ‘Neil has a vast and deep experience of Court of Protection work. He is an excellent communicator in court.’
Tim Baldwin
Garden Court Chambers 'Tim is strong on the law. He is tenacious and good at holding his ground. He has a calm, logical approach to advocacy, which is effective and yields excellent results for those instructing him.'
Mark Baxter
5 Stone Buildings 'Mark is an expert in his field and brilliant with clients, delivering clear and sound advice.'
Ian Brownhill
39 Essex Chambers 'Ian is good at ensuring the best interests of the subject of the proceedings. He is clear and precise in his submissions to the court and good with clients.'
Ulele Burnham
Doughty Street Chambers 'Ulele has a very sharp mind. She is clear and analytical in her approach. She is very good with clients and an excellent negotiator.'
Malcolm Chisholm
1GC | Family Law ‘Malcolm is a very effective advocate, expressing his client's position succinctly and persuasively. His written advocacy is to the point, accessible and very effective. He is also excellent with vulnerable clients.’
Mungo Wenban-Smith
39 Essex Chambers 'Mungo is knowledgeable and capable of identifying the issues. He provides realistic advice to his clients, and his advocacy to the court is clear, concise and constructive.'
Helen Curtis
Garden Court Chambers ‘Helen is an excellent advocate and is sensitive to complex capacity issues. She is also responsive to work with and good at working with vulnerable adults.’
Sian Davies
39 Essex Chambers 'Sian is exceptionally good in all respects. She is responsive, efficient, and thorough. She is thoughtful and sensitive to unfairness. Her manner is calm, measured and firm.'
Alexander Drapkin
5 Stone Buildings ‘Alexander is a good barrister with an eye for detail. He is an excellent junior, providing appropriate support and legal research that one can rely upon. He makes a substantial and positive contribution to the team.’
Alev Giz
1GC | Family Law ‘Alev is approachable. She conducts advocacy when required and can firmly and resolutely challenge the opponent's position.’
Conrad Hallin
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Conrad is a meticulous and ferocious advocate. His written work is thorough and persuasive.'
Nicola Kohn
39 Essex Chambers 'Nicola is knowledgeable and a go-to barrister in the area of law. She is a strong and tenacious advocate, focused on getting the best possible results for her clients.'
Oliver Lewis
Doughty Street Chambers 'Oliver is very approachable and fantastic with lay clients. He is very passionate about protecting the rights of the most vulnerable members of our society, in particular those with learning disabilities. He is supportive and a great team player.'
Sophy Miles
Doughty Street Chambers ‘Sophy is an excellent advocate. She is calm, measured and always excellently prepared. She is always well-prepared and provides prompt advice and support. She is an asset to her clients.’
Maria Moodie
Garden Court Chambers 'Maria's attention to detail and organisational skills are second to none.'
Dominic Preston
Doughty Street Chambers ‘Dominic is a go-to counsel in this area. He is easy to work with while paying good attention to detail.’
Susanna Rickard
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Susanna is very approachable and can get to the heart of the matter quickly.'
Desmond Rutledge
Garden Court Chambers ‘Desmond has a knack for being able to cut to the heart of a problem and explain complex issues in a clear manner.'
Katharine Scott
39 Essex Chambers ‘Katharine is very knowledgeable and reliable. She commits herself fully to all cases and has an excellent, reassuring manner with clients.’
Joshua Swirsky
Field Court Chambers 'Joshua can make very complex legal issues accessible and comprehensible.'
Anna Tkaczynska
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Anna's attention to detail is second to none. She is meticulous, thorough, proactive, fully invested in every case and always goes above and beyond.'
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Nicholas O’Brien
Coram Chambers 'Nick is reliable, knowledgeable, and kind. His advocacy is clear, and he is very well able to deal with quite difficult parties.'
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Kyle Squire
Coram Chambers 'Kyle is skilled at analyzing the issues and is exemplary in his advocacy before the court. He is responsive and extremely helpful in his advice on cases.'
Jack Anderson
39 Essex Chambers ‘Jack is a very knowledgeable practitioner in Court of Protection work.’
Katherine Barnes
39 Essex Chambers 'Katherine is very bright, personable, a great attention to detail and is a good communicator. She is accessible and responsive even in the most complex and high-pressure cases.'
Antonia Benfield
Doughty Street Chambers ‘Antonia is exceptional. She has excellent attention to detail and is incredibly reliable as to deadlines. Her oral advocacy is good, and her written advocacy is clear and well-structured.’
Alexander Campbell
Cornerstone Barristers 'Alexander is a knowledgeable and experienced advocate who can break down complex issues. He is a conscientious and empathetic advocate. His advocacy skills are excellent.'
Daniel Clarke
Doughty Street Chambers 'Daniel has an excellent grasp of the law and good attention to detail.'
Peggy Etiebet
Cornerstone Barristers ‘Peggy provides clear and concise advice. She is a good advocate and will also go the extra mile.’
Adam Fullwood
39 Essex Chambers 'Adam is an excellent advocate who is robust when needed. He is particularly good with clients, approaching them with understanding. He is persuasive in the pre-hearing stages and is good at judging the arguments to take and not take.'
Alexis Hearnden
39 Essex Chambers 'Alexis is always well-prepared and thorough. She gives clear and well-thought-out advice and is not afraid to tackle the issues in a case. She is a clear and eloquent advocate.'
Connor Johnston
Garden Court Chambers ‘Connor is a fantastic barrister. He provides top-quality written work, including detailed advice and concise thoughts. His pleadings are high quality. On his feet, he is very persuasive and can respond to judicial interventions.’
Arianna Kelly
39 Essex Chambers 'Arianna has a pragmatic and sensible approach. Her ability to liaise with clients is fantastic.'
David Lawson
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘David is collaborative and great with clients as well as solicitors. He has excellent core knowledge and is keen to delve into the specifics of unusual or complex instructions.’
Peter Mant
39 Essex Chambers 'Peter is intelligent, compassionate and dependable. His drafting and advocacy in the most complex cases is spot on.'
Rowena Moffatt
Doughty Street Chambers 'Rowena takes a forensic approach to her pleadings and advocacy.'
Tom Stoate
Doughty Street Chambers ‘Tom is very knowledgeable in his practice. He is thorough and well-prepared, and his advice is always very well-reasoned.’
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Sebastian Elgueta
Garden Court Chambers 'Sebastian is good at picking up the brief at short notice and a comprehensive review to present the best case for the client.'
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Eleanor Sibley
Garden Court Chambers ‘Eleanor is incredibly committed to securing the best outcome for the client and is very knowledgeable.’
Grace Brown
Garden Court Chambers 'Grace digests all the relevant facts and intricacies. She provides excellent advice promptly.'
Grace Capel
Garden Court Chambers 'Grace has a razor-sharp intellect, she is approachable, and her written work is marvellous.'
Alex Cisneros
Outer Temple Chambers ‘Alex is highly conscientious and always turns around good quality work expeditiously. He has good attention to detail and leaves no stone unturned. His advocacy is impressive and effective.’
Christine Cooper
Field Court Chambers ‘Christine is a knowledgeable and experienced advocate who can break down complex issues into simple and reasonable levels. She is a conscientious and empathetic advocate. Her advocacy skills are excellent.’
Stephanie David
39 Essex Chambers ‘Stephanie is a brilliantly effective advocate. She is quick and can shape her analysis of the problem at hand.’
Pravin Fernando
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Pravin has a strong, robust advocacy. He can quickly pick up case details and offer clear lines of advice and clarity. She is a good advocate with strong advocacy skills, which he displays along with professionalism and expertise.'
Raza Halim
Garden Court Chambers 'Raza is a go-to barrister. He is fast, which is critical when the situation is urgent. He is meticulous and can digest and analyse facts very quickly.'
Rebecca Handcock
Field Court Chambers ‘Rebecca is a fantastic advocate. She is fierce in advocating for the client’s case and is a strong defender of vulnerable clients. She is excellent on her feet and can manage tricky negotiations with skill.’
Zoe Harper
Doughty Street Chambers 'Zoe is very good at advising on complex cases. She can quickly assimilate large volumes of information and provide robust advice. She is very good at spotting details in a case, which affects the outcome positively.'
Benjamin Harrison
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Benjamin is meticulous and down to earth. He pulls no punches and can stand his ground amongst other parties' legal representation. He is respectful and courteous.’
Gemma Hobcraft
Doughty Street Chambers 'Gemma's commitment to those she represents is second to none. She always goes above and beyond to make herself available for the case.'
Saara Idelbi
5 Essex Chambers ‘Saara is tenacious and committed as an advocate. She advances killer submissions with a composed and smiling demeanour.’
Varsha Jagadesham
No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Varsha is extremely thorough and leaves no stone unturned.’
Thomas Jones
Deka Chambers ‘Thomas is an exceptionally articulate advocate. He has a thorough understanding of the CoP rules and can produce clear and concise documentation and advice as part of his instruction.’
Savannah Laurent
Field Court Chambers 'Savannah is articulate and can simplify and explain matters clearly and concisely. She is approachable, responds to queries and goes the extra mile. She is knowledgeable and can identify the salient issues in a case with ease.'
Jamie Mathieson
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Jamie is an engaging and thorough advocate. His calm and collaborative approach brings the parties together to reach good resolutions.’
Mary-Rachel McCabe
Doughty Street Chambers ‘Mary-Rachel is a fantastic advocate. She is clear and articulate and is always well-prepared. She is incredibly knowledgeable and approachable. Her advice is always thorough.’
Eliza Sharron
39 Essex Chambers 'Eliza is knowledgeable, good with vulnerable clients and thorough in her advice. Her drafting is brilliant, and she often identifies very technical and effective legal arguments.'
Hannah Slarks
11KBW 'Hannah is very conscientious and bright. She is well-organised, focused and has a good sense of relevance.'
Keri Tayler
No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Keri is a fantastic advocate. She is approachable and has a wonderful way of engaging with vulnerable individuals, putting them at ease. She is organised and always well-prepared.’
Matthew Wyard
3PB 'Mathew is a conscientious barrister who will do his utmost for his client. He is a good lawyer and a very helpful junior in the quality of his legal research and his thoughts and ideas for advancing the case.'
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Anna Bicarregui
39 Essex Chambers 'Anna is extremely personable and pragmatic. She is an experienced practitioner and a safe pair of hands.'
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Elizabeth Cleaver
Doughty Street Chambers 'Elizabeth is an excellent advocate who has secured seemingly impossible victories for her vulnerable clients.'
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Asma Nizami
Doughty Street Chambers ‘Asma is thorough and prepares detailed position statements. She is always open to a discussion about the case.’
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Nancy Williams
Doughty Street Chambers 'Nancy is very well prepared, gets to the issues quickly and offers excellent advice according to the client's needs. She is excellent on her feet and delivers persuasive arguments concisely and effectively.'
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Susan Leslie Wright
Garden Court Chambers ‘Susan is very committed to her client's cases and understands their situations. She is very thorough and reviews all evidence carefully.’
Rising stars
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.
Gemma Daly
Doughty Street Chambers ‘Gemma is an exceptionally talented barrister. She can get to grips with the most complex matters. Her drafting is excellent, and she can adapt her style of advocacy to fit the type of case and the various characters in the room.’
India Flanagan
Cornerstone Barristers 'India is very thorough, detail-oriented and prepares meticulously for hearings. Her strengths include attention to detail, being approachable and ensuring that the client's position is well articulated when preparing position statements and advocacy at court.'
Donnchadh Greene
Doughty Street Chambers ‘Donnchadh is a talented advocate who cares for his clients and fights their corners fearlessly.’
Jim Hirschmann
3PB 'Jim is always well-prepared and engages thoughtfully and constructively with opponents outside the courtroom. He has a well-judged advocacy.'
Turan Hursit
Old Square Chambers 'Turan is a highly confident advocate. She is remarkable and has a good court manner. Her drafting is excellent, and she is an extremely knowledgeable individual. Her approach is highly measured and compelling.'
Alice Irving
Doughty Street Chambers ‘Alice is willing to help at an early stage of a case. She thinks strategically, and her research is meticulous. She has excellent knowledge and awareness of public policy issues.’
Olivia Kirkbride
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers 'Olivia has an excellent eye for detail, and her drafting skills are second to none. She provides a first-class service.'
Jake Rylatt
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers ‘Jake is meticulous in his preparation, goes the extra mile and leaves no stone unturned. His written and oral advocacy is very good.’
Ollie Persey
Garden Court Chambers ‘Ollie is committed to achieving the best for the client and is tenacious and creative in his approach. He is excellent at collaborating with instructing solicitors and is engaged and involved with all aspects of the case.’