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.
‘Technically brilliant, commercial, and really the only person anybody with complex offshore trust affairs should go to when the stakes are high. Her experience in domicile is second to none.’
‘Marika is a real expert in non-domicile matters and personal taxation. She is able to come up with technical and persuasive arguments and spot points many others miss.’
‘Barrie is very forensic and reads his brief carefully before advising. His advice is always clear and well presented. He’s incredibly bright and great with clients.’
'Harriet combines very strong technical abilities with astute commercial and practical understanding. She is very approachable and easy to communicate with.'
‘Oliver is fantastic to work with in every respect. He is very responsive, works well as part of a wider legal team, is forensic in his approach and very thorough and balanced in his thought process.’
'Incredibly proactive and great at finding practical solutions - will even frequently think of other valid points and communicate them even after the instructions are over.'
‘Barbara is an absolute pleasure to work with. She is highly diligent, responsive and practical. Her legal knowledge and reasoning abilities are exceptional. Clear, powerful advocacy.’
‘Sam is very insightful and approachable. He is very willing to engage on complex tax topics with the wider team.’
Laura Inglis
Gray’s Inn Tax Chambers
‘Excellent understanding of tax. Extremely thorough and responsive.’
Nicholas Macklam
Gray's Inn Tax Chambers
‘Nick is exceptionally talented. Extreme clarity of expression, both in writing and orally. Can unravel the most complex legal problems. Excellent client manner. Someone you always want on your side.’
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.