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.
Mike Atkins
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Mike Atkins
Crown Office Chambers
‘Mike is a brilliant individual. He is great at working on his own or in a team, and his capacity for hard work knows no limits. He has a fantastic legal mind.'
Pascal Bates
1
Pascal Bates
Six Pump Court
‘Pascal’s intellect and legal knowledge is formidable. He will leave no stone unturned and he is able to deal with anything on his feet. He works incredibly hard and will always go above and beyond to do the best job possible.’ 
Oliver Powell
1
Oliver Powell
Outer Temple Chambers
‘A first-choice junior counsel. He is an extremely safe pair of hands and inspires confidence through his commitment to the case.’
Lee Bennett
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Lee Bennett
Six Pump Court
‘Lee is a class act. An exceptional junior of silk quality.'
Miles Bennett
2
Miles Bennett
5 Paper Buildings
‘Miles is an extremely hard-working and dedicated advocate, who is very good on his feet in court.’
James Buchanan
2
James Buchanan
2 Hare Court
'His knowledge of health and safety law is amazing.'
Malcolm Galloway
2
Malcolm Galloway
Crown Office Chambers
‘Malcolm has a commanding presence in court - judges and juries listen when he speaks. He is vastly experienced and incredibly personable. Clients like him.'
David Hercock
2
David Hercock
Six Pump Court
‘An exceptional practitioner. He is technically excellent, commercial, and extremely personable and user friendly.'
Andrew McGee
2
Andrew McGee
2 Bedford Row
‘He is strategically brilliant and a formidable advocate.’ 
Gordon Menzies
2
Gordon Menzies
Six Pump Court
‘A junior who is easy to work with, and provides practical solutions to complex cases.'
Shauna Ritchie
2
Shauna Ritchie
Mayfair Place Chambers
 ‘An extremely knowledgeable and hands-on barrister.’
Eleanor Sanderson
2
Eleanor Sanderson
Mayfair Place Chambers
 ‘Eleanor is very good on technical cases. She has excellent judgement.’
Sandesh Singh
2
Sandesh Singh
Crown Office Chambers
‘Sandesh’s attention to detail is second to none. He is smart and thinks outside the box.'
Alex Stein
2
Alex Stein
2 Bedford Row
‘Alex is an impressive advocate, who clearly knows his tribunal well and is measured yet determined in his submissions.’
Harry Vann
2
Harry Vann
Crown Office Chambers
‘Harry has a commanding presence in court. His advice is clear, concise, and tailored, and he has a fantastic way with clients, quickly putting them at ease.'
Ian Wright
2
Ian Wright
Five Paper
‘Ian is very industrious and enormously bright.'
Craig Ferguson
3
Craig Ferguson
2 Hare Court
'He is considered, thorough and highly astute.'
Sarah Le Fevre
3
Sarah Le Fevre
Three Raymond Buildings
‘A very user-friendly junior who has a great manner with nervous clients.’  
Laura Phillips
3
Laura Phillips
Gough Square Chambers
‘Laura is professional, sensitive and serene, with a very analytical eye for detail.'
James Purnell
3
James Purnell
Henderson Chambers
‘He is cogent in court and has extensive knowledge of health and safety law.'
Lucy Wright
3
Lucy Wright
Crown Office Chambers
‘Lucy swiftly gets to the heart and essence of any health and safety case, and she works tirelessly for her clients.'
Christopher Adams
4
Christopher Adams
Henderson Chambers
‘A silky-smooth advocate with a perceptive eye.’
Abigail Cohen
4
Abigail Cohen
Henderson Chambers
‘Abigail has a great manner with clients.’
Cameron Crowe
4
Cameron Crowe
Gough Square Chambers
‘Very strong on his feet and good with clients.’
Richard Heller
4
Richard Heller
2 Hare Court
'He has a very calm and effective presence in court.'
Julia Kendrick
4
Julia Kendrick
Crown Office Chambers
'Her advocacy style is hugely impressive. She is everything an instructing solicitor would want from their counsel.’
Nicholas Ostrowski
4
Nicholas Ostrowski
Six Pump Court
‘Nicholas is a very able, articulate and intelligent barrister.’
Paul Rogers
4
Paul Rogers
Outer Temple Chambers
‘Paul is fantastic with clients - he works hard to get to know them and what is important to them. His advice is of exceptional quality.’ 
Katie Sage
4
Katie Sage
Crown Office Chambers
‘Katie is exceptionally talented and very tactically astute.’ 
Paul Spencer
4
Paul Spencer
Serjeants’ Inn Chambers
‘Paul is a first class barrister. He is unwaveringly hardworking, an understated calm manner on his feet, and is thoughtful and empathetic with clients while being robust in his advice.’  
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.