Simon Allison
Landmark Chambers ‘An authority on residential service charge cases – his knowledge is unparalleled. His advocacy is excellent and adaptable.'
Property litigation
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.
Jamal Demachkie
Gatehouse Chambers ‘Jamal is an outstanding property litigation counsel. In court he is poised but assertive.’
Martin Dray
Falcon Chambers ‘A meticulous junior, who is a go-to counsel for complex property contract disputes.'
Nathaniel Duckworth
Falcon Chambers ‘He has a great style of advocacy which is powerful, engaging and effective at bringing the court onside.’
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
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.'
Nicholas Taggart
Landmark Chambers ‘A fantastic senior junior. He combines encyclopaedic knowledge of the law with a client-friendly manner.’
Emily Windsor
Falcon Chambers ‘Her arguments are carefully delivered without unnecessary complication or hyperbole.’
Tom Braithwaite
Serle Court ‘Tom is extremely robust in court, and provides advice in a clear and unfussy way.'
Andrew Bruce
Serle Court ‘Articulate, stern but not aggressive, and very persuasive in his arguments.'
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.'
Wayne Clark
Falcon Chambers ‘Wayne is incredibly meticulous in his advice. He often thinks of angles that opponents miss.’
Tamsin Cox
Falcon Chambers ‘Tamsin is an excellent barrister: clever, commercial and pleasant to deal with. All round first class.'
Edward Denehan
Tanfield Chambers ‘His opinions are always comprehensive, detailed and well presented.’
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
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
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
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
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.'
Greville Healey
Falcon Chambers ‘He is technically strong with solid judgement, and tempers the legal complexities with sound commercial advice.’
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
Landmark Chambers ‘Camilla is an excellent advocate, very straightforward and to the point. Clearly extremely knowledgeable about property law.'
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.’
Mark Loveday
Tanfield Chambers ‘Mark is extraordinarily bright. He is a delight to work with and a team player.’
William Moffett
Radcliffe Chambers ‘William is consistently outstanding. He is fantastic with clients and inspires trust and confidence.’
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.'
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Michael Pryor
Maitland Chambers
Anthony Radevsky
Falcon Chambers ‘A skilled and measured advocate. He always presents his points in a very intellectually attractive manner.'
Phil Sissons
Falcon Chambers
Jonathan Steinert
Henderson Chambers ‘A junior who demonstrates good knowledge of property litigation. User friendly and easy to work with.’
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
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.’
Katrina Yates
Landmark Chambers ‘Katrina is a joy to work with. She is incredibly clever, and provides comprehensible advice.'
Christopher Baker
4-5 Gray’s Inn Square
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
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
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
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.’
Shomik Datta
Cornerstone Barristers
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
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
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.’
Richard Fowler
Maitland Chambers
Jonathan Fowles
Serle Court
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.’
Daniel Gatty
Gatehouse Chambers ‘His quiet and calm manner belies a sharp intellect, impressive attention to detail and real team spirit.’
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.’
Amanda Gourlay
Tanfield Chambers
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
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
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.’
Stuart Hornett
Selborne Chambers ‘Stuart's advocacy is intelligible and lucid, which judges are always receptive to.'
Sebastian Kokelaar
Three Stone 'Sebastian is brilliant on his feet. He is really good to work with and clients love him.'
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
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
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.'
Joseph Ollech
Falcon Chambers ‘He has a good grasp of complex property issues and provides meaningful advice.’
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
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.’
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Rebecca Cattermole
39 Essex Chambers ‘Rebecca is extremely calm and clear with clients. She is a balanced and user-friendly barrister.’
Marie-Claire Bleasdale
Radcliffe Chambers4
Maxim Cardew
Maitland Chambers
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.'
John Clargo
Gatehouse Chambers ‘An exceptional advocate who is extremely knowledgeable. His written work is first rate.'
Paul de la Piquerie
Selborne Chambers 'Extremely articulate, level-headed and calm. Bright and reliable.'
Philomena Harrison
Maitland Chambers
Alice Hawker
Wilberforce Chambers ‘A go-to junior for cases that straddle property and economic torts.’
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.'
Shaiba Ilyas
Enterprise Chambers
Lara Kuehl
Serle Court‘An absolute star, razor sharp and fearless in submissions and cross-examination.’
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.'
Katrina Mather
Gatehouse Chambers ‘She provides excellent technical advice and fantastic commercial considerations.’
Lina Mattsson
Gatehouse Chambers ‘Lina is a tenacious and determined litigator. She fights her clients' corner hard.'
Niraj Modha
39 Essex Chambers
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.'
Patrick Rolfe
5 Stone Buildings ‘Patrick has a superb technical grasp of property law. He is a powerful advocate.'
Faisel Sadiq
Gatehouse Chambers ‘Faisel communicates effectively and persuasively in court. His advice is clear and well-reasoned.'
Stephen Schaw Miller
New Square Chambers
Adam Smith
Maitland Chambers
Howard Smith
Radcliffe Chambers ‘Howard is a brilliant advocate. He is measured, calm, clear and incredibly well-prepared.'
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.'
Dean Underwood
Cornerstone Barristers
David Warner
Selborne Chambers 'David is a strong, calm, authoritative advocate who get results in front of a judge.'
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.’
George Woodhead
Selborne Chambers ‘His attention to detail is impeccable, and he is a forceful and tenacious advocate.'
Clare Anslow
Gatehouse Chambers ‘Clare is a tenacious advocate. She is clear and commanding on her feet.’
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
Landmark Chambers ‘Evie is erudite and persuasive on her feet and displays an impressive clarity of thought and expression in conference.'
Gavin Bennison
Falcon Chambers ‘His advocacy is carefully calibrated to bring the judge over to the client’s side.’
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
Falcon Chambers ‘He leaves no stone unturned and manages to distill technical points into easily understandable terms.’
Zachary Bredemear
Enterprise Chambers ‘He is a font of knowledge with a good understanding of clients' needs and is able to think quickly on his feet.'
Richard Cherry
Enterprise Chambers ‘Richard is an excellent barrister, highly able to grapple with opponents' arguments and rebut them effectively.’
Paul Clarke
Maitland Chambers
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
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.’
Stuart David Armstrong
New Square Chambers ‘Stuart is an excellent advocate. He is concise and persuasive.'
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.'
Noel Dilworth
Henderson Chambers
Amanda Eilledge
Gatehouse Chambers
Helen Galley
XXIV Old Buildings ‘She is a formidable advocate who knows the law inside out. A specialist in her field.’
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.'
Antonia Halker
Lamb Chambers
Tricia Hemans
Falcon Chambers ‘Tricia has great technical expertise and can swiftly get to the root of a matter.’
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
Landmark Chambers ‘Her advocacy is formidable. She is excellent at identifying complex legal issues and provides robust advice.'
Sam Madge-Wyld
Tanfield Chambers ‘A junior who is willing to fight and able to read the mood of the court.’
George Mallet
Henderson Chambers ‘George applies the law in a very pragmatic and useful way, which clients find legible and concise.’
Ben Maltz
Five Paper ‘Ben has an eye for detail and an easy and friendly manner in his dealings with clients.’
Lucy McCormick
Henderson Chambers
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
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
Landmark Chambers ‘An incredibly hard-working and technically able barrister, who is particularly good at dealing with difficult clients.’
Monty Palfrey
Gatehouse Chambers ‘Monty is extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of property law and conveys that knowledge both lucidly and persuasively.'
Julia Petrenko
Falcon Chambers ‘Julia is industrious with good judgement. She is thorough and hardworking.'
Daniel Petrides
Wilberforce Chambers ‘Daniel is personable and hardworking. A highly regarded junior.’
Isabel Petrie
Selborne Chambers ‘Isabel is a top quality property barrister. She is a formidable advocate who is dedicated to her clients and case.'
Peter Petts
Gatehouse Chambers
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
Deka Chambers ‘A street fighter with a huge intellect. He sees the winning point in a case and is not derailed by his opponents.’
Thomas Rothwell
Falcon Chambers ‘Thomas is always cool, calm and collected. He is great with clients and gives astute commercial advice.’
Laurie Scher
Maitland Chambers
Joel Semakula
Landmark Chambers
Andrew Skelly
Gatehouse Chambers ‘A formidable advocate. He has the ability to expose dissembling and prevarication with devastating effect.’
Joseph Steadman
Wilberforce Chambers ‘Joe is extremely bright and very easy to work with. He combines an incisive intellect with an easy-going manner in conference.'
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.'
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Rahul Varma
Selborne Chambers ‘Rahul is extremely sharp, a measured and powerful advocate, and an all round pleasure to work with.’
Paul Wilmshurst
New Square Chambers ‘Paul has very good knowledge of property law. He is always impressive with clients.’
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.'
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James Barker
Enterprise ChambersRising 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.
Byroni Kleopa
Gatehouse Chambers ‘Byroni offers practical advice that goes to the heart of a dispute.’
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.'
Kate Traynor
Landmark Chambers ‘Kate is very commercial and excellent with clients. She demonstrates incredible attention to detail.'