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.
Simon Allison
1
Simon Allison
Landmark Chambers
‘An authority on residential service charge cases – his knowledge is unparalleled. His advocacy is excellent and adaptable.'
James Fieldsend
1
James Fieldsend
Tanfield Chambers
 'His attention to detail is second to none. He is tenacious at court and always fights hard to get the best outcome for the client.'
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
1
Elizabeth Fitzgerald
Falcon Chambers
 ‘Elizabeth is a force to be reckoned with. Her legal knowledge of all areas of property is second to none, and she has a great ability to decipher the law in a commercial and practical way that is easily digestible and understood by clients.'
Michael Buckpitt
2
Michael Buckpitt
Tanfield Chambers
‘When advising, he leaves no stone unturned to identify the best outcome for the client. He is analytical, commercial and practical. He is an extremely effective and persuasive advocate.'
Tamsin Cox
2
Tamsin Cox
Falcon Chambers
‘Tamsin is an excellent barrister: clever, commercial and pleasant to deal with. All round first class.'
Carl Fain
2
Carl Fain
Tanfield Chambers
‘He is thorough, always well prepared and able to convey arguments in a succinct and persuasive manner. The same can be said for his written advice.'
Andrew Francis
2
Andrew Francis
Serle Court
 'He is exceptionally clever, can absorb an enormous amount of complicated information and presents clear and committed advice. On his feet, he is utterly superb.'
Marc Glover
2
Marc Glover
Tanfield Chambers
 ‘Marc has very strong technical expertise combined with an approachable demeanour. He is excellent with clients and provide a sense of calm on critical and complex matters.’
Kavan Gunaratna
2
Kavan Gunaratna
Enterprise Chambers
 ‘Kavan is incredibly intelligent with a great grasp of multiple areas of law, which makes him a go-to counsel for tricky cases straddling lots of different subject areas.’
James Hanham
2
James Hanham
Landmark Chambers
 ‘James is unquestionably a safe pair of hands. He is technically rigorous and not afraid to get in the trenches with both instructing solicitors and clients. His advocacy is strong and he understands when less is more.'
Justin Kitson
2
Justin Kitson
Selborne Chambers
‘Justin is a superb barrister. He is tactically excellent, his written work is brilliant and his advocacy is second to none.'
Camilla Lamont
2
Camilla Lamont
Landmark Chambers
‘Camilla is an excellent advocate, very straightforward and to the point. Clearly extremely knowledgeable about property law.'
Paul Letman
2
Paul Letman
Falcon Chambers
 ‘Even in cases of extreme complexity, Paul is superb at grasping all of the relevant issues and articulating them succinctly. He is an incredibly impressive advocate and an asset to any team.’
Emer Murphy
2
Emer Murphy
Wilberforce Chambers
‘Emer is a cut above. She slices through knotty issues like butter. She is refreshingly no-nonsense and her advice is measured and clear.'
Jonathan Upton
2
Jonathan Upton
Serle Court
‘A silk in waiting. He has an unwavering ability to get to the commercial crux of a matter extremely quickly.'
Michael Walsh
2
Michael Walsh
Serle Court
‘Michael combines a deep knowledge of and interest in property law with real power on his feet to put his client’s best case as attractively as possible.’
Camilla Chorfi
3
Camilla Chorfi
Falcon Chambers
‘Camilla is incredibly commercial and quickly gets to the nub of the issue for the client. She is excellent on her feet.’
Rupert Cohen
3
Rupert Cohen
Landmark Chambers
‘Rupert is always a hit with clients. His explanations of the tricky legal issues are easy to comprehend. His advocacy is a joy to watch – he weaves a spell over the entire court room.’
Cecily Crampin
3
Cecily Crampin
Falcon Chambers
‘Her ability to communicate to a wider group with differing levels of technical knowledge and convey her points so effectively is first class.’
Andy Creer
3
Andy Creer
Landmark Chambers
 ‘Andy lives and breathes for her clients, often putting herself in the clients’ shoes to understand and empathise with them. Her ability to remember the minute details in relation to a case is phenomenal.’
Gemma de Cordova
3
Gemma de Cordova
Gatehouse Chambers
 ‘Gemma is a force to be reckoned with. She is tenacious in the courtroom and stands her ground. She is also incredibly good with the lay client and gains their confidence at the outset.’
Daniel Dovar
3
Daniel Dovar
Tanfield Chambers
‘Daniel has excellent knowledge and understanding of landlord and tenant law and its underlying principles. He has a fantastic ability to absorb and analyse information quickly and to identify key issues.’
Benjamin Faulkner
3
Benjamin Faulkner
Wilberforce Chambers
‘Ben is technically brilliant, grasping complex issues with ease. He has very strong advocacy skills and can articulate arguments confidently, clearly and succinctly and doesn’t get fazed in difficult hearings.’
Edward Francis
3
Edward Francis
Enterprise Chambers
‘He is exceptionally clever, his grasp of the law is fantastic, and he can present difficult legal arguments in an understandable way.’
Ellodie Gibbons
3
Ellodie Gibbons
Landmark Chambers
‘Ellodie is fantastically knowledgeable. She is approachable, commercial and has an excellent ability to distill an incredibly complex area of law into something manageable for clients.’
Jeff Hardman
3
Jeff Hardman
New Square Chambers
 'Jeff is an exceptional advocate with a depth and breadth of knowledge. He is excellent under pressure and has great client care skills.'
Piers Harrison
3
Piers Harrison
Tanfield Chambers
 ‘Piers is a true expert in the field of leasehold enfranchisement. His approachable advocacy style goes down well with courts and tribunals alike.'
Harriet Holmes
3
Harriet Holmes
Wilberforce Chambers
 ‘Her analysis of complex legal issues is clear and concise and she inspires confidence in clients. In court she is calm, confident and persuasive.’
James McCreath
3
James McCreath
Wilberforce Chambers
 ‘Very intelligent and responsive, a real team player and brilliant to work with. Strong on paper and his feet. More than a match for many KCs.'
Jonathan McNae
3
Jonathan McNae
Selborne Chambers
 ‘He has a very effective cross-examination style. His dedication to the big picture and the details is a potent combination for the benefit of his clients.’
Nicola Muir
3
Nicola Muir
Tanfield Chambers
 'Nicola is an incredibly impressive and highly-skilled advocate. As with all first-rate counsel, Nicola has a remarkable ability to put forward extremely complex matters to courts and tribunals in a way which is both clear and persuasive.'
James Tipler
3
James Tipler
Falcon Chambers
‘James is one of the best property litigation juniors in the market. He has a strong courtroom presence and a good written style.’
Aaron Walder
3
Aaron Walder
Landmark Chambers
 ‘Aaron has an excellent grasp of landlord and tenant issues. His written work is impressive and he has an appropriately measured approach to advocacy which is appreciated by all.’
Jonathan Chew
4
Jonathan Chew
Wilberforce Chambers
‘Jonathan is a star junior. He is a property expert who comes up with clever solutions and robust strategies for cases. He is most impressive on his feet and an expert cross examiner.'
Edward Hicks
4
Edward Hicks
Radcliffe Chambers
‘An incredibly safe pair of hands. Technically excellent, well read on the law, and persuasive on his feet and on paper.'
Lara Kuehl
4
Lara Kuehl
Serle Court
‘An absolute star, razor sharp and fearless in submissions and cross-examination.’
Gary Lidington
4
Gary Lidington
Radcliffe Chambers
‘He has a firm grasp of the law, produces top notch pleadings and is first rate on his feet, delivering concise but powerful submissions.'
Gary Pryce
4
Gary Pryce
New Square Chambers
‘Gary is extremely thorough and covers all the bases. He gives realistic and sensible advice in digestible bites. Gary is authoritative and assured in court and presents his case with clarity.'
Laura Tweedy
4
Laura Tweedy
Gatehouse Chambers
‘Laura is a formidable strategist. She gets on top of the detail immediately and provides considered and commercial advice on how to run the case and achieve the client's objectives.'
Nathan Wells
4
Nathan Wells
Radcliffe Chambers
‘An outstanding counsel with an excellent eye for detail. He is meticulous and aware of the commercial sensibilities of the matter.’
Simon Atkinson
5
Simon Atkinson
Wilberforce Chambers
 'Simon's technical knowledge and grasp of the law is impressive. His advice always demonstrates both that and his keen attention to detail.'
Evie Barden
5
Evie Barden
Landmark Chambers
‘Evie is erudite and persuasive on her feet and displays an impressive clarity of thought and expression in conference.'
John Beresford
5
John Beresford
Gatehouse Chambers
 ‘John's legal analysis is excellent. He does not take bad points or waste time. His advocacy is measured, calm and thorough.'
Toby Boncey
5
Toby Boncey
Falcon Chambers
‘He leaves no stone unturned and manages to distill technical points into easily understandable terms.’
Thomas Cockburn
5
Thomas Cockburn
Selborne Chambers
 ‘Tom assimilates the details impressively. He hones in on the main points and, in his advocacy, lays out the argument in a fluent and authoritative way.’
Timothy Cowen
5
Timothy Cowen
Tanfield Chambers
  ‘His attention to detail is considerable. He is able to assimilate and convey factually complicated matters with apparent ease. An extremely strong advocate in cross examination.’
Jack Dillon
5
Jack Dillon
Gatehouse Chambers
‘Jack is a very calm and confident advocate, who does not demur from assertively defending difficult positions in court when he has to but always with charm and a level of experience beyond his year of call.'
Richard Granby
5
Richard Granby
Tanfield Chambers
 ‘A really effective trial advocate who has a lot of gravitas and knows how to read a courtroom. He has an encyclopaedic knowledge of property and housing law.'
Winston Jacob
5
Winston Jacob
Lamb Chambers
  'Winston's mental agility and general versatility enable him to quickly adapt to new situations and sudden changes in strategy of opponents. He is rarely wrong-footed.'
Brooke Lyne
5
Brooke Lyne
Landmark Chambers
‘Her advocacy is formidable. She is excellent at identifying complex legal issues and provides robust advice.'
Ben Maltz
5
Ben Maltz
Five Paper
‘Ben has an eye for detail and an easy and friendly manner in his dealings with clients.’
Mathew McDermott
5
Mathew McDermott
42BR Barristers
 ‘Mathew is a formidable advocate who is able to think quickly on his feet. He provides clear and concise advice to clients.'
Tom Morris
5
Tom Morris
Landmark Chambers
 'Tom's advocacy is fantastic - he has a talent for really engaging judges and getting them to understand and accept his position without being aggressive.'
David Nicholls
5
David Nicholls
Landmark Chambers
‘An incredibly hard-working and technically able barrister, who is particularly good at dealing with difficult clients.’
Monty Palfrey
5
Monty Palfrey
Gatehouse Chambers
‘Monty is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of property law and conveys that knowledge both lucidly and persuasively.'
Isabel Petrie
5
Isabel Petrie
Selborne Chambers
‘Isabel is a top quality property barrister. She is a formidable advocate who is dedicated to her clients and case.'
James Poole
5
James Poole
Ten Old Square
 ‘A confident and likeable advocate who has a good grasp of the detail and an affable client manner.'
Maurice Rifat
5
Maurice Rifat
Deka Chambers
 ‘A street fighter with a huge intellect. He sees the winning point in a case and is not derailed by his opponents.’
Max Thorowgood
5
Max Thorowgood
Field Court Chambers
  ‘Max is a wonderful barrister who goes above and beyond. He has as an eye for detail and strives to get the best result possible. He is extremely knowledgeable in this area and a joy to work with.'
Steven Woolf
5
Steven Woolf
Gatehouse Chambers
 ‘Steven is exceptionally versatile and knowledgeable, and has a great talent for dissecting and disseminating information into a comprehensible, readily accessible format.'
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.
Richard Miller
Richard Miller
Falcon Chambers
 ‘He is wise beyond his years. His advocacy is well presented, structured and he is able to command the attention of all in the room.'