Family: children and domestic abuse

Kate Grieve

‘Kate is an exceptional advocate. She is the definition of above and beyond.’

Claire Heppenstall

‘Claire is a good negotiator and strong in court. She is ready to fight her corner.'

Justine Johnston

‘Justine is tenacious and brilliant. She fights tirelessly for clients.'

Caroline Lister

‘Caroline is a force to be reckoned with.’

Indira Ramsahoye

Jacqueline Renton

‘Jacqueline is a natural in court. She thinks quickly on her feet and is excellent at strategising.’

Steven Ashworth

‘Steven is diligent and hard-working, with excellent attention to detail. He is very responsive and provides helpful and clear advice.’

Edward Bennett

‘Edward has an encyclopaedic knowledge of children law. He is a straightforward advocate who is clear and concise in his submissions.’

Jonathan Bennett

'A strong advocate.'

Sally Bradley

‘Sally’s advocacy is exceptional. A junior with great flair.'

Ruth Cabeza

‘Ruth is a straightforward advocate. Her experience speaks volumes, and she is an expert in cross-border disputes.’

Michael Edwards

‘Michael has a forensic eye for detail. He is highly strategic and gains the confidence of the most difficult clients.’

Rebecca Foulkes

‘Rebecca is an intellectual, calm and persuasive advocate, who is patient with clients, and always professional and well-prepared.'

Nicola Fox

‘Nicola is an exceptional advocate, possessing remarkable judgement and astute strategic oversight. Her deep understanding of cases allows her to delve beneath the surface.'

Dafydd Griffiths

‘Dafydd is great at managing clients' expectations. He provides intelligible advice.'

Charlotte Hartley

‘Charlotte is a dynamic and compelling barrister.'

Daisy Hughes

‘Daisy is simply superb: a go-to children’s counsel. She is completely on top of her brief and an expert cross-examiner.’

Katherine Kelsey

‘Katherine is strategic and persuasive. She can command the courtroom.’

Amanda Meusz

Christopher Miller

‘Christopher is a class act in difficult cases. He thoroughly prepares and thoughtfully considers his approach to emotionally fraught and difficult cases.’

Jennifer Perrins

‘Jennifer is very quick-thinking on her feet and has excellent legal knowledge.'

Katie Phillips

‘Katie is a superb advocate and invariably has the confidence of the court.'

Victoria Roberts

‘Victoria is an exceptionally talented barrister. She works hard and is always well-prepared.’

Baldip Singh Aulak

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Baldip is a confident, skilled advocate.'

Lucy Sprinz

Queen Elizabeth Building (QEB)

‘Lucy is tenacious, and able to explain complex legal concepts for clients in a straightforward manner. A junior with a sharp mind.'

William Tyzack

Samantha Woodham

‘Samantha is a class act.'

Mavis Amonoo-Acquah

‘Mavis is a very thoughtful and solution-focused barrister.’

Nicholas Anderson

‘Nicholas is a master tactician.’

Lee Arnot

‘Lee immediately gains the confidence of clients with his realistic but sensitively pitched advice. He is great to work with and views his instructing solicitor and client as part of his team.’

Chris Barnes

‘Chris is a compelling advocate. He builds strong relationships with clients, and can explain the most complex of issues in a straightforward way.’

Tabitha Barran

‘Tabitha is a calm advocate who never inflames difficult situations.'

Emily Beer

‘Emily is fantastic and a real force of nature.’

Sharan Bhachu

‘Sharan is approachable, collaborative, well-prepared and pragmatic. She is a calming influence in a case.’

Helen Compton

‘An exceptional advocate who forensically analyses the evidence.’

Joan Connell

‘Joan's client care skills are of the highest standard.'

Alison Easton

‘Alison is a very elegant barrister. She has an impressive way with clients and always puts them at ease. Her presence lends weight to a case, and her judgement and courtroom skills are excellent.’

Catherine Ellis

‘Catherine goes above and beyond and is always available to assist when required.’

Matthew Fletcher

‘Matthew is an incredible advocate. He is meticulous in his preparation and takes a holistic approach to every case.’

Jacqui Gilliatt

‘Jacqui is an incredibly helpful and committed barrister who is more than happy to provide help and assistance, particularly in complex matters and with vulnerable clients.’

Alev Giz

‘Alev is a very pragmatic counsel. She is very reassuring for lay clients and can put them at ease in complex proceedings.’

Martha Gray

‘Martha is always on top of the facts. She is an exceptional advocate.’

Jason Green

‘Jason is exceptionally bright, very persuasive and compelling on his feet. He is always a safe pair of hands.’

Paul Hepher

‘Paul is great at getting to the heart of the matter and giving logical and rational advice.'

Gill Honeyman

‘Gill is a very composed barrister. Her knowledge of the law and analytical skills are exceptional. She always puts her client’s point across in a well-spoken manner.’

Mary Hughes

‘Mary is incredibly hardworking. She is empathetic and goes the extra mile for clients. Her down-to-earth manner puts them at ease.’

Catherine Jenkins

‘Catherine is a skilled advocate. She is thorough, organised and supportive.’

Eleri Jones

‘Eleri's attention to detail is extraordinary, and her legal knowledge is on another level.’

Maggie Jones

Richard Jones

‘Richard’s immense knowledge of the law is commendable.'

Thomas Jones

‘Thomas is very well prepared and has comprehensive legal knowledge.’

Brian Jubb

‘Brian is a very experienced and well-respected practitioner. A firm advocate who is well-versed in all matters.’

Alexander Laing

‘Alex is a fantastic barrister. He provides solid advice and is always thinking two steps ahead. He has strong technical knowledge and his advocacy is always on point.’

Jessica Lee

‘Jessica is an authoritative and robust advocate who is always well-prepared for cases.’

Kyri Lefteri

‘Kyri is a rock-solid performer.'

Olivia Magennis

‘Olivia is fantastic at dealing with difficult clients. She is simply brilliant in court, and is extremely agile in cross-examination.’

Alison Moore

‘Alison is always well-prepared, and she is excellent at resolving conflict between parties.'

Christopher Poole

Andrew Powell

‘Andrew is an outstanding advocate. He is always well prepared and provides realistic and constructive advice.’

Charlotte Proudman

Goldsmith Chambers

‘Charlotte is a stalwart advocate.’

John Schmitt

‘John is a safe pair of hands. He is a good choice for a case with complex medical evidence.’

Andrew Shaw

‘Andrew is a robust advocate who gets his point across articulately and succinctly. He is well-prepared and always happy to discuss matters and strategies.’

Kate Tompkins

‘Kate has an unparalleled ability to determine the salient issues of a case, and provides client-focused advice.’

Robert Wilkinson

‘Robert is kind, calm, thorough, and knowledgeable.’

Poonam Bhari

3PB

Onyoja Momoh

5 Pump Court

‘Onyoja's expertise, strong advocacy skills and affability make her a highly effective barrister.'

Karen Kabweru-Namulemu

1GC | Family Law

‘A junior who quickly develops a good rapport with clients.'

Giles Bain

‘Giles is assiduous and has excellent legal knowledge. A good advocate with a considered approach.’

Charlotte Baker

‘Charlotte is a phenomenal advocate, incredibly hardworking and meticulous in her preparation.’

Ami Bartholomew

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Ami is incredibly dedicated. She is always meticulous with her preparation.’

Sarah Branson

‘Sarah is a passionate advocate. She is a quick and articulate thinker – she puts forward strong arguments.’

Markanza Cudby

Francesca Dowse

‘Francesca is truly top-notch. Her judgement is always spot on, her ability to grasp the nuances of each case is exceptional, and she provides great client care. Her advocacy is always well-pitched, constructive and robust.’

Joanne Ecob

‘Joanne is an imperturbable barrister. She provides well-reasoned advice and has an excellent bedside manner.'

Rob George

‘Rob is a true superstar, always engaged and a sharp advocate.’

Victoria Green

‘Victoria is an effective communicator and a persuasive, powerful advocate.’

George Harley

‘George is a towering advocate.’

Bianca Jackson

‘Bianca is a solid choice in children’s law matters. She is straight-talking, and clients and solicitors trust her judgement. A brilliant advocate who always keeps her cool in complex scenarios.’

Emily James

‘Emily is an excellent strategist who can think quickly on her feet.’

Stephen Jarmain

‘Stephen is always two steps ahead of the opposition. He is a master tactician and is all over the details of the most complex cases.’

Ramanjit Kang

‘Ramanjit is an outstanding advocate, firm, detailed, thorough and dedicated. Her client care is excellent.'

Doushka Krish

‘Doushka is exceptionally experienced in every aspect of children law proceedings. She always goes the extra mile for clients. Her advocacy is phenomenal.’

Henry Lamb

‘Henry is intuitive, and prepares his cases with a forensically analytical eye.'

Stephen Lue

Barry McAlinden

‘His cross-examination is laser-focused and formidable.’

Oliver Millington

‘Oliver has thorough knowledge of family law and an exceptional ability to handle the most complex and sensitive cases. A junior renowned for his compassionate advocacy.’

Anarkali Musgrave

‘Anarkali is sharp, tenacious, good at detail and very persuasive in court. A junior with a polished advocacy style.'

Richard O’Sullivan

‘Richard is a very able advocate, diligent and well-prepared.'

Judith Pepper

‘Judith is a brilliant advocate who prepares her cases meticulously. She is firm, pragmatic and will leave no stone unturned when dealing with a case.’

Emily Rayner

‘Emily is a strong advocate, keenly intelligent, meticulous and has a wonderful manner with clients.’

Lyndsey Sambrooks-Wright

Chris Stevenson

‘Chris has a fine eye for detail and an assertive style of advocacy. He knows his papers and has a masterful grasp of his cases.’

Tara Vindis

‘Tara is a highly skilled advocate, quick on her feet, and her preparation and attention to detail is exceptional.'

Pamela Warner

‘Pamela is an excellent advocate. She can distil the most complex cases into clearly identifiable issues and presents her arguments eloquently, confidently and persuasively.’

Andrea Watts

‘Andrea is an articulate and focused advocate, who demonstrates great client empathy and is very approachable. She goes above and beyond.'

Ceri White

‘Ceri is a powerhouse. She is accomplished at handling challenging clients and managing their expectations.'

Tom Wilson

‘Tom is a wonderful barrister. He is serenity personified and has a wonderful manner, which puts clients at ease.'

Bibi Badejo

‘Bibi is a compelling advocate with a serene demeanour, and demonstrates great skill and confidence in court.’

Annabel Barrons

‘Annabel knows her cases inside and out. She is all over the details, her advocacy is brilliant, and she is a stand-out junior.'

Baljinder Bath

‘Baljinder goes above and beyond for her clients.’

Miriam Best

‘Miriam is always prepared. She is always willing to go the extra mile and is reassuring to vulnerable and anxious clients.’

Amanda Bewley

‘Amanda is a talented counsel who is able to adapt to any situation. Her advocacy is focused and formidable, and her style is relaxed, authoritative and persuasive.’

Deborah Bryan

‘Deborah is unflappable, confident, knowledgeable and approachable.’

Christopher Butterfield

'Chris is very well-prepared and knows the papers inside out. He is robust and willing to fight for his client.'

Rachel Chan

‘Rachel's advocacy is straightforward, powerful and user-friendly. She is very good with the most vulnerable clients.’

Malcolm Chisholm

‘Malcolm is a highly skilled advocate who provides a steady hand in complex cases.’

Katy Chokowry

1 King's Bench Walk

'Katy is a real superstar. She is always well-prepared and has an effective, authoritative, and polite advocacy style.'

Fareha Choudhury

‘Fareha is always very thorough, focused and forensic, and strives to achieve the best outcome for the client.'

Fenella Cooil

‘Fenella is a shining star in cross-examination.’

Lucia Crimp

‘Lucia has a persuasive and authoritative advocacy style. She always presents focused and clear arguments.'

Kathryn Cronin

Thomas Dance

‘Thomas gives clear and direct advice to clients without legal jargon. He passionately fights his client's corner and considers options outside the box.’

Paula Diaz

‘Paula is a very methodical barrister.'

Katherine Dunseath

‘Katherine is a tenacious advocate, strategic and a real fighter. Her cross-examination is excellent.’

Melissa Elsworth

‘Melissa goes the extra mile to understand the client and their objectives. Her advocacy is assured and assertive, and she provides pragmatic and client-friendly solutions.’

Rachel Francis

‘Rachel’s key strength is her innate sense of what is fair. She treats clients with empathy and tact. She is unafraid to press for a just outcome.’

Julia Gasparro

‘Julia is very approachable, friendly and helpful. A strong advocate who quickly gets to grips with complex cases.’

Susan George

‘A real fighter for justice.’

Elizabeth Hartnett

1GC | Family

‘A bright advocate who is always on top of her brief. She quickly grasps the issues and knows how to run the case strategically. Her cross-examination is top-class.'

Marcia Hyde

‘Marcia can take control of the case with total equanimity, which is reassuring for clients.'

Helen Jefferson

‘Helen is a highly persuasive advocate who is usually a step ahead of her opponent and always has the ear of the judge. Clients love her.'

Siobhan F Kelly

‘Siobhan is a skilled and sought-after junior.'

Indu Kumar

‘Indu is an outstanding advocate. Her legal knowledge is brilliant, she is always well prepared and has excellent client care skills, giving realistic and constructive advice.’

Kate Lamont

‘Kate is extremely thorough, insightful, and always prepared.'

Harry Langford

‘Harry has an excellent manner with clients. He explains complex legal matters in an accessible way while remaining empathetic. He is clear and politely forceful in his submissions.’

Rhiannon Lloyd

‘Rhiannon is incredibly perceptive, articulate in court, and always prepared. She achieves results.’

Dinah Loeb

1 Crown Office Row

Lucy Maxwell

‘Lucy is detailed, thoughtful, imaginative and impressive.’

Ann May

‘Ann’s preparation of cases is second to none, and her client care is excellent. She has an air of calm about her.’

Zoe McGrath

‘An accomplished barrister who always goes above and beyond for her clients. She provides realistic and legible advice.’

Sarah McMeechan

‘Sarah is an exceptional advocate, conscientious and skilful in cross-examination.'

Joseph Moore

‘Joseph is exceptional at dealing with difficult clients. His advice is clear and firm whilst also showing empathy and understanding.’

James Norman

‘James is brilliant. He remembers everything and is very forensic in his approach. His advocacy is always helpful and concise.’

Lisa Peacock

‘Lisa inspires the whole team with confidence and gives strength to the most vulnerable clients.’

Sophie Prolingheuer

‘Sophie is an outstanding barrister, and her knowledge is remarkable. Her advocacy is lucid, firm and energetic, with the ability to concisely set out a particular point.’

Maria Scotland

5 St Andrews Hill

Deborah Seitler

‘Deborah is a fearless advocate. She establishes good client rapport, and her advice is dynamic and methodical.'

Ranjit Singh

‘Ranjit is a fantastic barrister. He is calm, measured, intelligent, always thoroughly prepared and provides an excellent all-round service.’

Sophia Stapleton

‘Sophia is a very talented barrister. She has great client care skills, a wealth of experience and in-depth knowledge of the law.’

Matthew Stott

‘Matthew is a strong advocate who is always extremely well-prepared. He has a full grasp of the issues in a case, and his knowledge of case law and procedure is excellent.’

Julia Townend

‘Julia is a firm and exceptionally well-prepared advocate. She combines empathy and understanding with the ability to deliver a hard message when needed. She is tenacious and eloquent when fighting her client’s corner.'

Sarah Tyler

‘Sarah is sublime in every respect. She does amazing written work and is a tenacious advocate, the full package.'

Kate Van Rol

‘Kate is an experienced, confident barrister who passionately argues her client’s case.’

Emily Verity

‘Emily is an exceptional and persuasive advocate.'

Sam Wallace

‘Sam is a highly polished and thoughtful advocate who always has the ear of the court. His advocacy is second to none, and his case preparation is always meticulous and thorough. He is a highly effective and robust cross-examiner.’

Isabelle Watson

‘Isabelle is a courageous advocate and a dominant force in the courtroom.’

Kelly Webb

Rebekah Wilson

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Rebekah is a tenacious advocate. She is meticulous in her preparation.’

Naomi Wiseman

‘Naomi fights incredibly hard for her clients.’

Katie Wood

‘Katie is adept at handling complex issues in a serene, polished manner. Her advocacy is crisp and clear, and she always goes the extra mile for the client.'

Oliver Woolley

‘Oliver is a fantastic barrister. He has excellent rapport with clients and always puts everyone at ease. His advocacy is measured, respectful and persuasive. He never fails to go the extra mile to provide a first-class service.’

Kyle Squire

‘Kyle is an outstanding barrister, and his knowledge in his field is remarkable. He is very well-organised, and his attention to detail is brilliant.’

Trisan Hyatt

5 Pump Court

‘Trisan is an outstanding barrister, and her knowledge is very diverse. She is very well organised and prepared.'

Justin Ageros

Roshi Amiraftabi

‘Roshi is incredibly knowledgeable, brilliant with clients, and picks up the key issues straight away.’

Liz Andrews

‘Liz is always well-prepared, erudite and diligent.’

Christopher Archer

‘He is approachable and friendly, putting clients at ease, as well as being extremely good at grasping complex issues quickly and providing solid and thorough advice in children’s cases.'

Stephen Bartlet-Jones

‘Stephen is eloquent. He has a knack for implementing practical solutions to cases.'

Adiba Bassam

‘Adiba is a fierce advocate. She has a deep breadth of knowledge and can articulate complex issues clearly and persuasively.’

Eléonore Berthelsen

‘Eléonore is an impressive advocate. She is very calm, focused, proactive and well prepared.'

Samara Brackley

‘Samara has an excellent manner with clients. She is calm, unflappable and very patient. She is quick to grasp all the issues and understand them and the client’s needs.'

Helen Brander

Laura Bumpus

‘Laura is an experienced advocate who manages complex matters with ease.’

Jane Campbell

'Jane is a compassionate and prepared advocate. Her gentle manner belies a steely approach to cross-examination.'

Dermot Casey

‘Dermot is an impressive advocate who provides cogent arguments.’

Marlene Cayoun

‘Marlene is technically brilliant. She knows the law inside out, whatever the situation and complexity. Her advocacy is calm, measured and persuasive.’

Kiran Channa

‘Kiran is a brilliant and confident advocate. She has impeccable attention to detail, and forms good relationships with clients and other parties alike.’

Sabuhi Chaudhry

‘Sabuhi is incredibly thorough. She is a skilled advocate with a meticulous eye for detail, and will adapt her approach to meet the client’s needs.’

Saiqa Chaudhry

Rachel Chisholm

‘Rachel is attentive, bright, well prepared and personable.'

Kate Claxton

‘A diligent junior. She is good at explaining the process to lay clients who do not understand it in straightforward terms.'

Sophie Connors

‘Sophie is an incredibly skilled and forceful advocate who can turn a case around in the most challenging circumstances. Her preparation and client care is first-class.’

Rachel Cooper

‘Rachel is an approachable and intellectual advocate.’

Sarah Lucy Cooper

Thomas More Chambers

‘Sarah has exceptional attention to detail. A committed barrister.'

Sian Cox

‘Sian is a fantastic cross-examiner. She is brilliant with the details.’

John Paul Cregan

‘John is a seasoned barrister, with solid experience in handling highly complex issues.'

Caroline Croft

‘Caroline is the ultimate professional. She is passionate, knowledgeable and extremely thorough. She is always empathetic, very good with clients and a good advocate.’

Graham Crosthwaite

‘Graham is calm and patient with challenging clients, providing clear advice and strategy. His advocacy is strong, sharp and focused.’

Greg Davies

‘Greg is a brilliant advocate. He is serene, precise and goes the extra mile for his clients.'

Manjit Dogra

‘Manjit is a precise and conscientious advocate.’

Luke Eaton

‘Luke has incredible knowledge of child law cases.'

Sam Elliott

‘Sam has a great knowledge of private children law issues and is extremely strong at fact-finding hearings.’

Jonathan Evans

‘Jonathan is a force on his feet in court. His attention to detail is exceptional.'

Ummar Farooq Ahmad

‘Ummar is a bold advocate. He is always helpful, professional and thorough in his case preparation. He is excellent at building trust and respect with vulnerable clients.’

Edward Flood

‘Edward is a fantastic barrister. His advocacy is excellent.’

Grace Garrett-Sadler

'Grace puts the clients at ease immediately and can reassure them within minutes that she understands their case and is on their side.'

Charlotte Georges

‘Charlotte is calm, exceptionally knowledgeable and quick on her feet when faced with difficult matters and developments in court. She has a lovely rapport with clients so they trust her implicitly. She delivers pragmatic advice and is readily available to help.’

Rachel Gillman

‘Rachel is a fierce advocate who will argue a client’s case with determination and nuance.’

Shelly Glaister-Young

'Shelly is a passionate, principled, fearless and talented advocate.'

Anne-Marie Glover

‘Anne-Marie is diligent and detail-oriented. She combines excellent client care with a laser-sharp legal mind.’

Rosanne Godfrey-Lockwood

‘Rosanne is a born fighter. She is a great tactician and very bright.’

Hannah Gomersall

‘Hannah is a solution-focused barrister. She has a collected manner and is good with challenging clients.'

Nicola Hall

‘Nicola is very capable and well prepared. She puts the work in for great results.’

Laura Harrington

‘Laura is the full package. A bright, charismatic junior.’

Charlene Henderson

‘Charlene is a phenomenally hard-working, charming and bright barrister. She leaves no stone unturned for her clients.’

Jemimah Hendrick

‘Jemimah is great with vulnerable clients and compassionate to their needs.’

Sophie Hill

'Sophie is meticulous with her preparation and puts the client at ease with her knowledge and understanding of the legal issues.'

James Holmes

Martha Holmes

‘Martha is a formidable barrister. She is always well-prepared and goes above and beyond for her clients. She is excellent on her feet.’

Kristina Hopper

'Kristina is a talented barrister and is very approachable and helpful. She has great client care skills.'

Eleanor Howard

‘Eleanor has a strong but poised advocacy style. She is a safe pair of hands.’

Kate Hudson

‘Kate is a strong advocate, who always goes above and beyond for the people she represents.’

Sarah Hunwick

1 Crown Office Row

‘An always prompt and efficient junior.’

Nasstassia Hylton

‘She demonstrates a calm, measured thoughtfulness when on her feet.’

Celeste Irvine

‘Celeste is very professional, and communicates efficiently and promptly with clients.’

Aisha Jamil

‘Aisha is hard-working, always well prepared and thorough. She is very approachable, and can be firm with clients if necessary.’

Yasmeen Jamil

‘Yasmeen is hard-working and sensible. A well respected junior.’

Philippa Jenkins

'Philippa is an unflappable advocate. Her calm approach is effective as she drills down into the details in her cross-examination of medical experts, lay or professional witnesses.'

Amanda Jepson

‘Amanda has in-depth legal knowledge. She can analyse complex legal issues, identify key points and formulate effective arguments.’

Seema Kansal

‘Seema is incredibly rigorous in her preparation for cases. She is forthright in her advice, and has an excellent manner with clients, who trust her.'

Gemma Kelly

‘Gemma can immediately put clients at ease with her empathy and understanding of their cases. Her advocacy is comprehensible and effectual.’

Chloe Kenvin

‘Chloe is a team player. She has a calm manner with clients and is always very well prepared.’

Kate Kochnari

‘Kate’s advocacy is always passionate. She combines forensic abilities with commitment and passion to her client’s case.’

Camini Kumar

‘Camini reads her papers inside out and back to front. She has a strong ability to read her tribunal and pitch her case accordingly. She is willing to consider options outside of the box.’

Savannah Laurent

‘Savannah thoroughly prepares for difficult cases and is on top of the papers. She is a very calm advocate.’

Anna Lavelle

‘Anna’s interpersonal skills are excellent, and she puts clients at ease instantly. Her attention to detail and advocacy is stellar.’

Richard Little

‘Richard is a cogent advocate with the ability to pursue a case tenaciously without losing his calm presentation. He is very able, well-prepared and approachable.’

Becky Littlewood

‘Becky’s attention to detail and thorough preparation stand out. She develops good client rapport.’

Imogen Lloyd-Thomas

‘Imogen has confidence and a skillset well above her year of call. She is exceptionally bright, robust and urbane in court, diligent and personable.'

Mark Love

‘Mark is a highly experienced and knowledgeable barrister. He is robust in court.’

Charlotte Mackenzie

‘Charlotte is forensic and focused, and is skilled at tailoring her advocacy to the audience.’

Meredith Major

‘Meredith is a skilled advocate: articulate, concise and engaging.'

Ben Mansfield

‘Ben is a passionate barrister. He is persuasive, meticulous, and well-prepared, which puts everyone who interacts with him in and out of court at ease.’

Katherine Marks

Philip McCormack

‘A resolute advocate with a great client manner.’

Max Melsa

‘Max is a capable advocate. He focuses on the central issues in a case and is very good at predicting how a judge will view those issues.’

Rabia Mir

‘Rabia is skillful with vulnerable and challenging clients. She is very reliable, flexible and dependable.’

Rebecca Mitchell

‘Rebecca takes on anything incredibly effectively. She is thorough and tenacious and gets on with the job. Her advocacy is first-class.’

Laura Morley

'Laura is a persuasive advocate and a go-to for cases with a mix of complex issues.'

Harry Nosworthy

‘Harry has a great bedside manner with clients, and is a practical and sensible advocate.'

Sarah Nuttall

'Sarah is hardworking, well-prepared and knows the papers inside and out. She is very compassionate with her clients.'

Ann Osborne

‘Ann is quick to grasp complex issues in a case, and is well-liked by all who come across her.'

Kate Ozwell

‘Kate is a class act. She has a commanding presence in the courtroom. Her cross-examination is effective and delivered with precision.’

Patrick Paisley

‘Patrick can handle any challenge with a considered and steady hand. He knows the papers inside out, and his analysis of the issues is top-notch.’

Cliona Papazian

‘Cliona is a determined advocate who leaves no stone unturned. She is always well-prepared and works incredibly hard.’

Catherine Philps

‘Catherine is very good with vulnerable clients and has a keen eye for detail. Her advocacy skills are excellent.’

Helen Pomeroy

‘Helen prepares all her cases thoroughly. She shows great judgement and is strategically astute.’

Jo Porter

‘Jo puts clients at ease. She deals with vulnerable clients sensitively yet fairly. Her cross-examination is calm and clever.’

Nairn Purss

‘Nairn is a caring and engaged advocate. In his advocacy, he is precise and robust but measured.’

Tahmina Rahman

‘Tahmina is a compassionate, highly skilled barrister. She goes above and beyond for the client. She is knowledgeable, personable and fearless.’

Lubeya Ramadhan

‘Lubeya is an articulate, vigorous and effective advocate, who is always well-prepared for a case.’

Samantha Ridley

'Samantha is a first-rate advocate who has the ear of judges. Her knowledge of international children's law is incredible. She is a tenacious negotiator and can sport the winning point and deploy it to devastating effect in cross-examination.'

Eve Robinson

‘She is pragmatic and approachable, demonstrating a level of skill well beyond her year of call.'

Hannah Rought-Brooks

Simon Rowbotham

‘Simon is a force to be reckoned with. His advocacy is superb and he has the ear of the court. He can give thorough advice about complex legal topics in a manner that clients can digest.’

Jack Rundall

‘Jack is very meticulous and sagacious. He has excellent attention to detail, and his advocacy is solid and effective.’

Elizabeth Selman

‘Elizabeth's advocacy skills are impressive. She gains the respect of clients immediately with her robust approach to complex legal issues and handles emotionally taxing issues with care.’

David Sharp

‘David has good analytical skills. He communicates very well with vulnerable clients, and can quickly get to the main issues in a case.’

James Anthony Shaw

‘James is astute, excellent with clients and instructing solicitors, and thoughtful. A fluent advocate.'

Matthew Shaw

‘Matthew’s attention to detail is great.'

Daniel Sheridan

‘Daniel is a consummate professional, and his preparation is second to none. He is very organised, thorough and considerate.’

Mandy Short

‘Mandy is committed to client care of the highest standard. She has a pragmatic yet sensitive approach.'

Mani Singh Basi

‘Mani is approachable and goes above and beyond in each case. An excellent cross-examiner and a go-to counsel for children's law matters.'

Justin Slater

'Justin brings an element of calm and assuredness to the proceedings and is never flustered. He can articulate the client's case very well.'

Mark Smith

5 St Andrews Hill

‘An extremely intelligent advocate and a fabulous barrister.’

Sian Smith

‘Sian fights her clients' corner and makes them feel at ease.'

Amy Stout

‘Amy is a sterling advocate who is unflappable under pressure. Her cross-examination technique is fantastic.’

Anna Sutcliffe

‘Anna is a tremendous fighter. She is compassionate with vulnerable clients.’

Justin Tadros

‘Justin is a thorough and hard-working advocate. He combines an understanding manner with clients with providing stalwart and straightforward advice.’

William Tautz

Philippa Thomas

‘Philippa is a very experienced junior with excellent communication skills.'

John Thornton

‘John is a resolute advocate with a charming manner before the tribunal.’

Martina van der Leij

‘Martina is fantastic. She handles difficult clients brilliantly and always fights her hardest to get a good result for the client.’

Hena Vissian

‘Hena is a fierce advocate, and her knowledge is incredible. She undertakes complex cases with ease.’

Anna Walsh

‘Anna is an assertive advocate and a fantastic problem solver.’

Malek Wan Daud

Christina Warner

‘Christina is an excellent barrister who can put her clients at ease, and obtains realistic solutions in complex family matters.’

Niamh Wilkie

5 St Andrews Hill

‘Niamh is a very strong advocate and very quick on her feet in court. She always goes above and beyond to assist clients.’

Samuel Prout

‘A junior who goes above and beyond.’

Polly Allison

‘She is organised, well-prepared and thorough.’

Lauren Bovington

‘Lauren is very professional and friendly. She is impressive in her ability to grasp the issues of a case, even when instructed at short notice.’

Sophie Crampton

‘Sophie is very organized and focused. She stands her ground quite firmly and represents her clients with their best interests at the forefront of her mind.’

Lorna Cservenka

Shárin Diegan

‘Shárin has a calm manner in court. Her advocacy is assertive and persuasive, and she is always well-prepared, with a thorough knowledge of her client’s case.'

Katherine Duncan

Brónach Gordon

‘Brónach is fearless. She provides clear and robust advice and is not afraid to fight hard for her clients. She is also approachable and sensitive to each client’s needs.’

Jayne Harrill

‘Jayne has excellent people skills, and her clients trust her.’

Olamide Ogunrinade

Kevin Gordon

5 Pump Court

‘Kevin is a vigorous advocate.’

Kemi Ojutiku

5 Pump Court

‘Kemi is a ferocious advocate for her clients. She is very professional and measured yet energetic in her representation.’

Annie Sayers

Deans Court Chambers

‘Annie is incredibly good with clients, reassuring and empathetic. Her written work is exemplary, and she is always very well-prepared.’

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.

Tadhgh Barwell O’Connor

‘Tadhgh is a thorough and efficient advocate. He is excellent at managing high-conflict and vulnerable clients.’

Charmaine Clubb

‘Charmaine is very well prepared. Her advocacy is direct, and she is courteous and impressive.’

Lily Cooke

‘Lily's advocacy is a lesson in conducting an effective hearing. She is a tenacious and determined advocate.’

Niamh Daly

‘Niamh is an exceptional barrister. Her intellectual approach to cases, legal knowledge and advocacy is impressive.’

Rebecca Davies

‘A focused, tenacious and effective barrister.‘

Victoria Halsall

‘Victoria gets to grips with cases very quickly. She is a strong advocate, and anyone would want her on their side.'

Elin Hughes

Lara Izzard-Hobbs

‘Lara is an exceptional barrister for her year of call. She is incredibly well-prepared and has keen attention to detail.'

Daniel Jeffrey

‘Daniel is pragmatic and amiable in his approach. He is thorough in his preparation and gets to the heart of a case quickly.’

Hannah Justiva

‘Hannah’s advocacy is fierce, knowledgeable and insightful. She thinks fast on her feet.’

Lucy Logan Green

‘Lucy is a fearless advocate. She is excellent at reading the room and pitching her cases appropriately to achieve the best outcome. She consistently goes above and beyond for clients.’

Imogen Mellor

‘Imogen is a strong advocate who will fight her client’s case in court. She is adept at acting for vulnerable clients with different needs and complex backgrounds.’

Natasha Miller

‘Natasha is a very well-rounded barrister. She can persuasively represent clients and comes across in a friendly and professional way.’

Thomas Pye

‘Thomas is approachable, provides sensible advice and goes above and beyond to help his clients. He is diligent and an excellent advocate - a real safe pair of hands.'

Alice Scanlan

Frankie Shama

'Frankie is an intelligent advocate who works incredibly hard and is willing to go the extra mile for his clients.'

Emma Spruce

‘Emma is a very effective advocate, who is brilliant at putting the client at ease.'

Elle Tait

‘Elle is a real star with gravitas beyond her years of call. She works tirelessly for her clients and rolls her sleeves up to resolve difficult issues.'

Elizabeth Wark

‘Elizabeth has great communication skills and is very approachable. She is very good at getting to the heart of a case.'

Madeleine Whelan

‘Madeleine is brilliant with clients, always incredibly helpful and approachable, and gets to grips quickly with incredibly complex matters.'

Clarissa Wigoder

‘Clarissa is intelligent, personable and persuasive. She provides realistic and pragmatic advice.'

Emma Wilson

‘Emma is a strong advocate, amenable and composed to clients and compelling before the court.'

Srishti Suresh