Patrick Halliday
11KBW ‘Patrick will read and thoroughly digest all of the materials. He is very good with complex matters such as scoring challenges, where the issues lie in the detail. A solid counsel who will give accurate and reliable advice.’
Public procurement
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.
Stephen Kosmin
11KBW ‘Stephen is very analytical and looks at problem from all angles. His approach provides reassurance that there are not going to be any unpleasant surprises. Problems are identified and planned for. He also has a really good manner and is able to quickly form solid relationships with the wider team.’
Jonathan Lewis
Monckton Chambers ‘Impressive legal analysis backed up by sound practical and commercial advice. He is also good with clients.’
Azeem Suterwalla
Monckton Chambers ‘Azeem is an excellent barrister. His written work is exceptional, and he is a brilliant advocate. He has an eye for detail, and he is very good with clients.‘
Fiona Banks
Monckton Chambers ‘Fiona is easy to work with, hardworking, quick to grasp the issues, and has good drafting skills.’
Alan Bates
Monckton Chambers ‘Alan is great to work with and a real team player. He is patient with his explanations and really assists with the development of the client’s knowledge. His drafting is tight and he assimilates the facts quickly. ’
Emily Neill
Blackstone Chambers ‘Erudite, calm and authorative. Emily is confident making complex legal submissions and addressing the court’s detailed questioning.’
Rupert Paines
11KBW ‘Rupert is a superb analyst. He knows procurement and public law and has really grown in gravitas over the last 3 years. He is also responsive and a great team player.’
Simon Taylor
Keating Chambers ‘Simon is a real specialist in public procurement and one of the leading juniors in the field. He is frequently a first port-of-call for procurement challenges and is highly responsive and pragmatic in circumstances where initial advice is needed very urgently and on limited information.’
Alfred Artley
Monckton Chambers ‘Alfred is very bright and one of the leading juniors in this field. He provides advice clearly in conference and his drafting is excellent.’
Rose Grogan
39 Essex Chambers ‘Rose is a joy to work with. She is bright, strategic and also very aware of client needs. She’s personable and great at managing a team and different relationships.’
James Neill
Landmark Chambers ‘A technical specialist in the procurement field. An excellent support and member of the legal team, working with the solicitor team to provide the client with quick and clear advice.’
Rachael O’Hagan
Keating Chambers ‘Really good to work with, hardworking, and excellent written advocacy.’
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.
Ben Graff
Keating Chambers ‘Ben is a very strong junior in public procurement. He has been involved in some of the biggest procurement cases in the Courts.’
Raphael Hogarth
11KBW ‘Raphael is an exceptional barrister. His legal research and his written advocacy are top notch. He investigates facts and legal issues thoroughly, and is responsive and easy to work with.’