Professional disciplinary and regulatory law

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.

Lydia Barnfather

QEB Hollis Whiteman

‘Lydia is at the top of her game.’

Stephen Brassington

‘Stephen is one of the very best. He is a completely natural advocate, confident and compelling in the courtroom and charming and insightful with clients.'

Marianne Butler

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Andrew takes great pride in his role. He is exceptionally prepared, and everything he says is said with great purpose and conviction.’

Christopher Gillespie

‘A hugely intelligent tactician. He has a wonderful ability to gauge when to say more and when to let the evidence speak for itself.'

Anthony Haycroft

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

5 St Andrews Hill

‘Wendy’s depth of experience, exceptional judgement, and commanding courtroom presence make her one of the standout advocates in this field. She is persuasive, composed, and possesses a rare ability to engage and win over panels with both charm and precision.'

Nicola Newbegin

Old Square Chambers

‘Nicola is extremely thorough. Her advocacy is impressive and effective.’

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Mary-Teresa Deignan

Temple Garden Chambers

‘Mary-Teresa is extremely effective in her work. She not only gets into the detail and ensures she understands every element of the case, but she is also empathetic and understanding of the client and the challenges faced.’

‘Scott is an excellent advocate who fights hard for his clients. He is robust and persuasive, naturally charming, and easy to deal with. He approaches cases with a clear strategy and tactics and exercises careful judgement. He is a pleasure to work with.’

‘Tom has a natural ability to get tribunals on side. He puts clients at ease.'

Heather Emmerson

‘Heather’s unique strength lies in her ability to effortlessly blend intellectual curiosity and clarity of thought with her natural aptitude for client care and teamwork. Instructing Heather is like adding an extra member to the team, one that clients and tribunals trust and respect.’

Christopher Geering

‘A safe pair of hands. Christopher prepares his cases very well and thinks outside of the box.’

Alexis Hearnden

39 Essex Chambers

‘Alexis is eminently sensible and practical. She can assimilate large amounts of information when required and distil this into key points. She is responsive to clients and appropriately anticipates work needed to move matters forward.’

‘Scott is very approachable and helps put clients at ease. He is always very well prepared, and has excellent attention to detail. A strong cross-examiner.'

‘Harini has one of the most incredible legal minds of her generation. Her ability to digest complex facts, disseminate legal advice in a client-friendly way, and advocate with strength and fortitude are her best qualities.'

'Alex is an excellent advocate. He is meticulous in his preparation and his cross examination is razor sharp.'

Kevin McCartney

5 Paper Buildings

‘Kevin is a first class advocate who knows when it is worth pushing a point and when to hold back. He is very industrious.'

Matthew McDonagh

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Matthew is a truly fantastic advocate who puts clients at ease with his kind-hearted humour.’

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

‘David’s knowledge of the relevant jurisprudence is encyclopaedic.'

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Jane Oldfield

Red Lion Chambers

'She is very impressive on her feet.'

Nicholas Peacock

Hailsham Chambers

‘His ability to give frank advice to clients who may not like the advice they receive is impressive. His cross examination is forensic.’

Doughty Street Chambers

Sarah Przybylska

‘Sarah is a highly skilled and persuasive advocate. She is able to distil the most complex technical advice into terms the client understands.'

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Alexander dos Santos

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Crown Office Chambers

Blackstone Chambers

‘Iain is very bright and hard working, with an ability both to work in the details and see the bigger strategic picture.’

Vivienne Tanchel

‘Vivienne is efficient and practical.'

‘Sam goes above and beyond to understand the needs of the client, and his knowledge and experience means he provides excellent advice and case presentation.'

Rebecca Vanstone

‘Rebecca is efficient, fair and pragmatic. She is quick to identify the relevant issues and approaches her submissions diligently.’

‘Zahra is a formidable advocate. She is knowledgeable on the law and her attention to detail is immaculate. She has exceptional client care skills and is highly approachable.’

1 Crown Office Row

Crucible Chambers

‘Laura is exceptionally hard working and always thoroughly prepared. Her advocacy is measured and effective.’

3 Verulam Buildings

‘Yash is realistic in his assessments. Direct and forthright, without being blunt or rude.’

Crucible Chambers

QEB Hollis Whiteman

‘Tom is known for his accomplished handling of complex expert evidence. He is disarmingly charming in all aspects of his work.’

5 St Andrews Hill

‘Matthew is an excellent communicator. He gets his point across eloquently and with minimal effort.'

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

‘Simon's advocacy is first class – just like his legal advice – and he is a barrister who gives his all for the best interests of his clients.’

Ranald Davidson

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Francis Graydon

Thomas More Chambers

‘Francis has an impressive eye for detail. As an advocate he is systematic, logical and with the ability to speak in a language people understand.’

Old Square Chambers

‘He has excellent client-handling skills.’

Henderson Chambers

‘Kenneth has extraordinary knowledge of the case law in professional disciplinary and regulatory work. He is also charming and very easy to work with.’

Christopher Hamlet

‘Christopher is a genuine pleasure to work with, combining guile, technical skill and a punchy advocacy style with a down-to-earth, effortlessly friendly and charming personality, which makes often stressful proceedings that little bit easier for clients to get through.'

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

39 Essex Chambers

‘An outstanding advocate with real in-depth knowledge of professional discipline.’

Lewis MacDonald

‘Lewis is a very strong communicator who is adept at building rapport with the client and making clear and robust representations on their behalf.'

Tetyana Nesterchuk

Fountain Court Chambers

‘Tetyana is very knowledgeable in the area of solicitors’ regulation.’

Sophie O’Sullivan

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Paul has amazing technical nous. He is an incredibly clever and well-prepared advocate, appropriately tenacious.'

Michael Rawlinson

Claire Robinson

Crucible Chambers

‘Claire’s attention to detail is excellent, and she often picks up on the nuances of a case very quickly. She has a great manner with clients: she is calm and reassuring, providing them with the confidence needed in what are often difficult circumstances.'

Doughty Street Chambers

Laura Stephenson

Benjamin Tankel

39 Essex Chambers

‘An excellent and persuasive advocate. He is very detail oriented and gives pragmatic advice.’

Oliver Williamson

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

'Excellent communicator, even with the most challenging clients. A team player. Unflappable and patient. Effective advocate.'

‘Tope is a confident and articulate advocate. She defends her position very effectively.'

Jennifer Agyekum

Philip Ahlquist

Fountain Court Chambers

Crucible Chambers

‘Libby's advocacy is persuasive, reassuring and knowledgeable.’

‘Natalie is an exceptional barrister.’

Sarah Bousfield

Brick Court Chambers

Carolina Bracken

5 Paper Buildings

‘Carolina is an excellent advocate, who is able to digest large amounts of information and seize the key points at speed.’

‘Daniel is a phenomenal advocate who often makes arguments that have not even been considered by other lawyers.’

Red Lion Chambers

Red Lion Chambers

Natalia Constantine

2 Harcourt Buildings

‘Natalia is an excellent and firm advocate, with a natural talent for persuasion and strategic initiative.'

n excellent advocate with perceptive cross-examining skills.'

39 Essex Chambers

Blackstone Chambers

Charles Drinnan

2 Harcourt Buildings

'Charles is a confident communicator and very personable.'

Malcolm Fortune

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Red Lion Chambers

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Crucible Chambers

‘Laura’s advocacy style is calm and composed.'

Doughty Street Chambers

‘Gemma is a considered and powerful advocate. She is meticulous in her preparation.’

Foundry Chambers

Nazmeen Imambaccus

Pump Court Chambers

‘Nazmeen’s ability to get straight to the key points is excellent.'

Suzanne Lambert

1 Crown Office Row

‘Suzanne is a highly capable advocate. Her cross-examination style is polite yet firm and meticulous.'

‘Peter has an excellent bedside manner with clients, and he gives very measured and practical advice.'

‘Priya is a formidable advocate. She is highly persuasive and her clear advocacy style is well respected by the tribunals. She prepares every case meticulously and has a keen eye for detail. She is very diligent and hard-working, always going the extra mile for her clients.’

Alecsandra Manning-Rees

5 St Andrews Hill

‘Alecsandra is a fantastic advocate. She has a down-to-earth and very approachable manner, and always deals with cases thoroughly and professionally.’

Three Raymond Buildings

‘Daniel’s advocacy is smooth, measured and effective. He has a strong legal mind.’

5 Paper Buildings

'James is incisive and remains calm under pressure. His advocacy is measured and persuasive in its directness.'

QEB Hollis Whiteman

‘A real talent.’

Christopher Mellor

1 Crown Office Row

Guy Micklewright

5 St Andrews Hill

‘Guy uses his huge technical knowledge to develop practical strategies for achieving the client’s objectives. As an advocate, he is astute, clear, and highly persuasive.’

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Katie is simply outstanding. Her grasp of regulatory law is second to none and she consistently brings clarity, precision and sound judgement to every case. She is adept at cutting through complex issues and presenting compelling arguments.’

Tara O’Halloran

Old Square Chambers

‘Tara gets to grips with cases very quickly, and is able to put clients at ease while remaining firmly in control of what needs to be done in a case. She manages expectations well and has a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory framework.'

Tom Orpin-Massey

QEB Hollis Whiteman

‘Tom is a highly meticulous advocate, who delivers his arguments in a measured, eloquent and entirely unpretentious manner which appeals to panels. He is cool and calm under pressure.'

Richard Partridge

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

Catherine Rabaiotti

5 Paper Buildings

‘She has incredible perseverance and vigour in ensuring that the case is prepared to an optimum level.’

Crucible Chambers

‘Oliver is very empathetic. He is a class advocate, who is confident when speaking and can explain complex issues to lay clients.’

Christopher Saad

‘A very strong barrister and an effective advocate.’

Jana Sadler-Forster

Blackstone Chambers

‘Kevin is an excellent advocate, who has an affable style with clients and panels alike. He is well prepared and thorough.’

‘Wafa is a compelling, persuasive and charming advocate who displays a detailed knowledge of her brief. She shows a real understanding and rapport with her lay client at all times.’

‘Sunyana is a very experienced regulatory barrister. She is great with clients, offering them sound advice alongside the right level of empathy needed. She gets to grips with cases quickly.'

4-5 Gray’s Inn Square

1 Crown Office Row

‘Richard is always on top of the facts of every case. He is very good with tricky clients. A confident advocate whose submissions and cross examinations are fluent and compelling.’

Michael Standing

39 Essex Chambers

‘Michael is an outstanding junior in this area. His submissions are always carefully argued and well received by the bench.’

Susannah Stevens

QEB Hollis Whiteman

incredibly empathetic.'

QEB Hollis Whiteman

‘Natasha is meticulously prepared and a formidable advocate.’

‘Hannah's advocacy style has an understated but effective approach. She is meticulously organised, and a real pleasure to work with.’

5 St Andrews Hill

‘An excellent junior.’

Mountford Chambers

‘Mark is a methodical advocate. Panels like his style.’

Outer Temple Chambers

‘Louis is an extremely able advocate. He has a pragmatic and effective advocacy style, and he is very approachable and responsive.’

Farrar’s Building

‘Leonard is articulate, well prepared and knows his stuff and has a good bedside manner with clients. He does not get rattled and thinks on his feet.’

1 Crown Office Row

‘Leanne's advocacy is calm yet persuasive, combining powerful and direct submissions with a controlled approach.’

5 St Andrews Hill

‘Amy is an incredible, instinctive barrister. She fiercely advocates for her client, making them feel heard and confident in her ability, as well as being compassionate and understanding.'