Private wealth and probate

‘Piers is extremely responsive, and his expertise in this area of law is exceptional.’

Lynton Tucker

‘Lynton has intellectual rigour, highly persuasive advocacy and can run complex cases. He is hugely impressive and offers good judgement and analysis.’

James Weale

‘James's written and oral advice is excellent. He considers the factual background of a case with care and is always well-prepared.’

Georgia Bedworth

‘Georgia has an excellent ability to consider complex trust issues, explain these in a straightforward and give practical and sensible advice.’

Aidan Briggs

‘Aidan has phenomenal intelligence and exudes an air of authority and competence. He can expertly combine his expertise and technical prowess with an ability to relate to lay clients and explain highly technical concepts to them in a friendly manner.’

Daniel Burton

‘Daniel is an excellent all-round barrister. He is great with clients, gives clear, practical advice and is a superb advocate. He is always available and willing to go the extra mile for his instructing solicitor and their client.’

Richard Dew

'Richard is thoughtful. He operates at the silk level.'

Elis Gomer

‘Elis is very competent and knowledgeable and gets to the heart of the issues quickly. His court papers are immaculate and worded. He is a strong advocate and well-prepared with carefully crafted submissions.’

Andrew Holden

‘Andrew is an absolute superstar and has an outstanding legal mind. His written work is first-rate and cuts through issues and finds solutions.’

Mark Hubbard

‘Mark is very knowledgeable. He can quickly assess a situation and give focused advice. He deals with multiple interconnecting and novel issues very well and offers pragmatic and workable advice.’

Susannah Meadway

‘Susannah is calm, measured, highly knowledgeable and experienced.'

‘Daniel is a first-rate junior destined for higher things. He always has a fantastic grasp on the whole scope of a case, no matter how complicated, and works in a notably clear, methodical and persuasive.’

Elizabeth Weaver

'Elizabeth is very thorough, easy to work with and willing to take a pragmatic approach when necessary. She is very good at assessing risk and helping to make balanced decisions in light of all the issues.'

Sophia Rogers

Radcliffe Chambers

'Sophia is an excellent advocate and technically superb. She is an incredibly safe pair of hands. She is a quiet and confident communicator who always makes herself available.'

Simon Atkinson

‘Simon has a real attention to detail, is good at strategy and has excellent drafting.’

Toby Bishop

‘Toby is an excellent barrister. He has technical skills in abundance and excellent presentational skills.’

Rory Brown

South Square

‘Rory is a go-to practitioner and analytical and creative at finding solutions to difficult problems. He does his utmost to find the answer to support the client’s position.’

Zahler Bryan

'Zahler is highly personable and responsive. Her legal analysis is always excellent and thorough, and her advice is practical and timely. She has an excellent and quick grasp of the details.'

Alexander Drapkin

‘Alexander is a highly skilled operator and 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.’

Sarah Egan

'Sarah's legal knowledge and drafting are strong.'

Thomas Fletcher

‘Thomas is incredibly diligent, thorough and a joy to deal with. He is extremely knowledgeable, commercial and pragmatic and can see the wood for the trees.’

Emma Hargreaves

‘Emma is a fierce and tenacious advocate. She is sharp, insightful, and a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom. She has a keen eye for detail and manages matters with grace and sensitivity.’

Edward Hicks

‘Edward's thorough approach and attention to detail inspire huge confidence. His knowledge of the law is second to none, and he has an excellent manner with clients.’

Ruth Hughes

'Ruth is a strong communicator. She works efficiently and can cut through to the key details of a case quickly. She provides concise advice about the merits, often with an eye to the commercial and strategic objectives.'

Oliver Ingham

3PB

‘Oliver's commitment to his clients is second to none. He is a determined and clear advocate and a creative thinker.’

James MacDougald

'James is very thoughtful and erudite, with a careful and reasonable demeanour which reassures clients and those instructing him.'

William Moffett

'William is an excellent combination of real technical ability and first-rate advocacy skills.'

Adil Mohamedbhai

'Adil is incredibly diligent and hard-working. He is eloquent and insightful. He can explain complex issues clearly and effectively.'

Michael O’Sullivan

'Michael has a great depth of knowledge and can reduce complex issues to straightforward advice and clear advocacy.'

Philip Stear

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Philip is meticulous and thorough with a robust approach. His advocacy is on point and precise.’

Matthew Tonnard

‘Matthew is an excellent advocate who is tough in cross-examination whilst always appearing reasonable.’

‘George is assured and intelligent, quickly picks up on the key issues and offers advice and opinions demonstrating his depth of knowledge and experience.’

Stephen Woodward

Three Stone

‘Stephen’s advice is always thoughtful and considerate. He is happy to talk through complex issues and find pragmatic solutions, often drawing on real-world experience from his former life as a solicitor.’

‘Michael is very bright, thoughtful and meticulous in detail without losing sight of the overall picture. His attention to detail is excellent and can get into the papers quickly.’

Luke Barnes

3DJB

‘Luke is an exceptional barrister both in terms of his judgement and his people skills. He is bright, respected and highly regarded. He goes out of his way to be helpful and leaves no stone unturned.’

Mark Baxter

'Mark is well-prepared and sticks to his guns. He is very well prepared and is very good with clients. He provides excellent follow-up and almost always turns papers around.'

Sarah Bayliss

'Sarah is very insightful, grasps the key points quickly, and can give pragmatic and commercial advice.'

Julia Beer

Selborne Chambers

'Julia communicates with clients exceptionally well and works collaboratively with her instructing solicitors and, where appropriate, with opposing counsel. She is an effective advocate with strong drafting skills.'

Amy Berry

‘Amy is excellent at getting to the heart of a dispute and taking the time to understand each party's motivations, which results in a tactical advantage. She pragmatically approaches matters and drives hard to find a resolution.’

‘Chris is pragmatic yet assertive in his dealings with clients. He is a knowledgeable barrister in terms of his written advice and an accomplished advocate.’

Rupert Coe

Three Stone

‘Rupert is extremely thorough and has good attention to detail, which he combines with a strong legal and procedural knowledge of his practice area.’

‘Chris is very good at assimilating a large amount of information and documentation and distilling this down to salient points in pleadings and statements. He is also persuasive and articulate in advocacy.’

Eliza Eagling

'Eliza is an exceptional barrister. She works collaboratively with the legal team, assisting in all aspects of the case, and her advocacy skills are impressive. She is calm and persuasive.'

William East

'William is a very strong performer.'

Rose Fetherstonhaugh

‘Rose is an expert in her field. She is highly knowledgeable, confident and adaptable. In terms of advocacy, she fights the corners for the clients in a clear, articulate and persuasive manner.'

Marcus Flavin

‘Marcus is technically good in opinions and can provide good insight into judicial thinking, keeping a pragmatic balance.’

‘Helen is a tough negotiator and very good at translating complex legal concepts into client-friendly language.’

Elis Gomer

'Elis is competent and quickly gets to the heart of the issues. He professionally provides his advice but is also cognisant of the client's ability to understand it, and so adjusts his tone appropriately.'

James Goodwin

‘James is an excellent junior. He is approachable to clients and solicitors alike. He has a mastery of the details in even the most complex cases and brilliant judgment.’

Katherine Hallett

Three stone

'Katherine is clear, concise and thorough in her advice to clients. She is practical and very commercially minded. She is very good at sifting out irrelevant material and focussing on the issues in dispute.'

Luke Harris

‘Luke can see the matter as a whole and predict with uncanny accuracy the likely actions and responses of the other party. He is commercially astute and very solutions-oriented.’

Edward Hewitt

‘Edward is technically brilliant. He knows the area of contested trust and probate inside out. He is very user-friendly and his turnaround times for work are great. He is always calm under pressure.’

Oliver Hilton

'Oliver is very thorough and consistently demonstrates strong attention to detail. He has a persuasive advocacy style, which reflects his well-prepared arguments.'

Gregor Hogan

‘Gregor has a relaxed manner and gives direct advice. He has a knack for seeing his way through complex situations. He is approachable and client-friendly.’

Jordan Holland

‘Jordan gives creative yet commercial advice. His manner with the judge is impeccable, and he can think on his feet.’

Justin Holmes

‘Justin is an exceptional barrister with extraordinary attention to detail. He is quietly fierce and always looks to achieve the best with his practical advice. He is eloquent in his written work as well as in court.’

Elizabeth Houghton

‘Elizabeth is a calm operator, has real attention to detail and is very responsive.’

Charlotte John

Gatehouse Chambers

‘Charlotte is the barrister who leaves no stone unturned and knows the documents upside down and back to front. Her drafting is brilliant, and she is always a step ahead when putting pen to paper. Her cross-examination is meticulously thought out and prepared.’

Cheryl Jones

3PB

‘Cheryl is clear and decisive. She is good at providing case-law support.’

Oliver Jones

‘Ollie is an excellent barrister. He is incredibly bright, on top of the detail and with outstanding interpersonal skills. He has an impeccable command of the law and is consistently persuasive on his feet.’

Kira King

South Square

'Sensible and proactive, she works well with instructing solicitors.'

Josh Lewison

‘Josh is an excellent all-round barrister. He is bright and detail-oriented but also understands the importance of practical issues and the underlying client's goals or concerns.’

James McKean

‘James is approachable, very good with clients and knows contentious probate aspects.’

Matthew Mills

‘Matthew is extremely thorough in his advice and available to his instructing solicitors. His knowledge in this area is second to none, and his advice is practical and pragmatic.’

Roger Mullis

‘Roger is an excellent communicator. His questioning and submissions are clear, concise and progressive.’

‘Francis is incredibly bright and quick on his feet. He provides excellent insight and always keeps the goal in mind.’

Elaine Palser

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Elaine provides clear and commercial advice. She is incredibly detailed and fiercely bright. She is a calm and skilled advocate.’

Lydia Pemberton

Selborne Chambers

'Lydia is a good advocate.'

‘Amy is incredibly fast and responsive. She can quickly assimilate a lot of information and cut through to the real issues.’

Mathew Roper

‘Mathew is clear in his advice and gets to the heart of the matter. His advice is practical and commercial. He is an excellent tactician.’

Tom Roscoe

'Tom is measured, erudite and very bright. His drafting is impeccable, and he represents the client's interests well before the court at a hearing.'

Edward Sawyer

‘Edward is conscientious and considerate, with a brilliant technical mind. He has excellent attention to detail in drafting. His oral advocacy is strong and measured.’

Bajul Shah

‘Bajul has great commercial instinct and is a very astute judge of the merits and weaknesses of cases. He is a go-to barrister.’

'Joseph is a skilled senior junior who operates beyond his years.'

Cameron Stocks

Gatehouse Chambers

‘Cameron is a brilliant junior in both his drafting and on his feet. He is the go-to, down-to-earth barrister who can easily converse and explain complicated legal concepts to inexperienced clients.’

Stephanie Thompson

‘Stephanie presents complicated problems straightforwardly in pleadings and submissions.’

Charles Holbech

Radcliffe Chambers

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.

Emilia Carslaw

'Emilia is a fantastic barrister, helpful and positive and forms a clear opinion on highly technical issues and strategies. Her advocacy skills are exceptional, and she is clear, concise and to the point.'

James Fennemore

'James is a star in the making. He is very intelligent and able to come up with brilliant solutions.'

Sparsh Garg

‘Sparsh is a hard worker who spots the issues very quickly and gives clear and practical advice about the matters involved.’

Thomas James

'Thomas is a superb all-round barrister. He is bright and punching well above his call. He has exceptional instincts regarding strategy and genuinely cares about the underlying client.'

James Kirby

'James is always on top of the details and a safe pair of hands to navigate fact-heavy matters through ever-evolving case law. He is available to answer queries and his drafting is excellent.'

James Saunders

‘James is very diligent and thorough and fights hard for his clients. He goes above and beyond to explore legal points in detail and leaves no stone unturned.’

Adam Smith-Roberts

Gatehouse Chambers

'Adam has excellent written advocacy and is very responsive.'

Daniel Thorpe