1Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘Christopher has extensive knowledge with a warm and sensitive approach to all matters. He is supportive and works as part of a team on behalf of the children he is representing. ’
Family: children and domestic violence
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.
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1Chambers of Adrian Keeling KC and Jonathan Jones KC
‘Kristina can clarify large volumes of complex information and produce focused, client-friendly advice. She has a disarming and engaging cross-examination style which deals with the real issues in the case resulting in the efficient management of court resources.���
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1Chambers of Adrian Keeling KC and Jonathan Jones KC
‘Victoria has an immense eye for detail coupled with being pragmatic in her approach to care cases. She is approachable and is always on hand to answer questions and provide advice.’
Harcourt Chambers
‘Alex has a very detailed and meticulous eye when considering the evidence. His preparation for hearings is thorough, and his greatest skills lie in his advocacy. He is a formidable advocate with whom you can have the greatest confidence.’
Chambers of Adrian Keeling KC and Jonathan Jones KC
‘Michele is an exceptional barrister. She is thorough and amazingly professional. She understandably delivers advice and will give everything to each case.’
Chambers of Adrian Keeling KC and Jonathan Jones KC
‘Kirsty is a first-choice barrister. She is consistently excellent and an accomplished and persuasive advocate going above and beyond in her representation.’
Chambers of Adrian Keeling KC and Jonathan Jones KC
‘Orla is a first-rate public children law barrister. Her ability to consider and analyse information is impeccable. She is a fierce advocate and perseverant and dedicated to the job.’
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
‘Tom is an exceptional advocate. He is meticulous, and his preparation is second-to-none. He has a vast knowledge of both private and public law. He is good with clients, providing clear and robust advice in a clear language all can understand.’
1Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘Carolyn is a robust forensic cross-examiner and an exceptional and well-rounded practitioner.’
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
‘Matthew is a very diligent and thorough advocate. He is always extremely well-prepared and provides detailed analysis of the evidence. A calm but forthright advocate on his feet.’
1Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘Yolanda is above competent. She has a clear understanding of complex law and will work nonstop for her client.’
1Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘Christopher is a smooth and elegant advocate. He has a natural flair for advocacy and an unrivalled ability to navigate even the most complex matters. His meticulous preparation is reflected in his advocacy and written work alike.’
Harcourt Chambers
‘Hannah is an excellent advocate, and her preparation of cases is of high quality. She can respond to difficult and unexpected questions during a hearing and think on her feet. She is willing to go beyond her normal duties, assisting with enquiries and drafting applications.’
Chambers of Michelle Christie and Lianne Murphy
‘Lianne is well-regarded across the circuit and known for her depth of knowledge and cool head in complex cases. She is amiable and gentle in her approach and ability as an advocate.’
Chambers of Michelle Christie and Lianne Murphy
‘Samantha is a strong and thorough advocate who works diligently to achieve the right outcome for her client. She is robust in her cross-examination, never leaving any stone unturned. Her extensive knowledge and experience in acting for all parties in proceedings are evident in her approach to every case. She is extremely quick to think when dealing with unseen challenges.’
2Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘Gemma’s calm and reassuring manner, with razor-sharp attention to detail and knowledge of intricate legal issues, makes her a must to instruct. She is thorough in her preparation and gets to the heart of every case quickly and with ease.’
2Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘Nicholas is conscientious, well-prepared and determined to fight his client's corner at all costs. He is passionate about fairness. He is eloquent and measured in his oral submissions.’
2Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
‘Kirstie is an excellent advocate - concise, thoughtful and well-respected. She is thorough and gives her all for her client. She is polite and mild-mannered.’
2Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Aimee is thorough, well-prepared and has an excellent manner with clients. She builds trust and confidence by understanding and appreciating clients' needs and concerns. She has excellent knowledge and understanding of each case.’
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
‘Tracy is an experienced senior-junior, well able to handle complex cases of non-accidental injury to children.’
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
‘Justine is a strong advocate with a keen eye for detail. She is approachable and gives clear and accurate advice.’
2Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Nicola is well prepared and has a great manners with clients.’
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
‘David is a strong advocate. He can quickly get to grips with the complexities of the proceedings and support the client through the same. He is also extremely prompt with detailed attendance notes.’
2Harcourt Chambers
‘Daniel is a skilful advocate in court with an ability to communicate effectively at all levels. He is meticulously prepared and has the ability to identify the key issues quickly and provide knowledgeable and cogent legal advice and solutions.’
Harcourt Chambers
‘Margaret is a strong advocate, very experienced in her cross-examination and detail-orientated. She is very supportive and willing to assist.’
2Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘Abigail is a fierce advocate. Her attention to detail is flawless, and she can get a firm grip on a case instantly. She has exceptional client care skills and gives sound and practical advice.’
Harcourt Chambers
‘Lucy is amiable and universally liked and regarded across the circuit. She is known for her thoroughness in preparing cases, realistic advice, client interaction and strong advocacy. She provides detailed and timely attendance notes following hearings.’
St Mary's Chambers
St Mary's Chambers
St Mary's Chambers
'Claire is thorough and detailed in her preparation of cases. Her cross-examination of professional witnesses. She is particularly good at thinking on her feet. She is tenacious in her ability to represent her clients, both in court and in her written advice. Her advice is thoughtful, well reasoned and practical.'
St Mary's Chambers
St Mary's Chambers
‘Anita is well respected in the local area. She is comfortable in court, and her cross-examination is robust and thorough.’
Chambers of Michelle Christie and Lianne Murphy
'Rachel has an excellent grasp of the issues of each individual case and has a tremendous ability to put a client at ease. Her advocacy is also excellent and she is readily able to put across difficult points and get the best out of her client in a witness box.'
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Stephen is very knowledgeable on the medical side. He is robust and willing to challenge experts and court decisions alike.’
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Amy always has the client's best interests at heart. She is a delight to work with and will go over and above to assist.’
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
'Poonam has a great eye for detail. She is empathetic with her clients and strikes up a rapport with them. She is particularly in demand in dealing with clients with vulnerabilities.'
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Nathalie is well-prepared and takes a forensic approach to cases. She is a very calm advocate and a skilled negotiator.’
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Lucy is a robust and outcome-focused advocate. She gives clear and coherent advice to lay and professional clients that has a positive end outcome in mind.’
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
'Suzanne is a strong, professional and competent advocate.'
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
‘Mark has exceptional attention to detail and drafting skills unrivalled in the Midlands. He is meticulous in court preparation. He is a solid, persuasive and convincing advocate.’
Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Andrew has meticulous attention to detail, excellent communication with instructing solicitors and excellent client care skills.’
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
‘Matthew is great with the client and has a very calm approach in court.’
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Adeo is well-regarded and an experienced and commanding advocate. His meticulous preparation outside of court enables him to have a clear grasp of the legal and practical issues to be determined. He is calm and reassuring yet appropriately robust and responsive, both in and outside of the courtroom.’
Chambers of Adrian Keeling KC and Jonathan Jones KC
‘Nicola is a phenomenal advocate who demonstrates excellent attention to detail. She has a brilliant level of client care and will take time to build a rapport with the client. Her knowledge is remarkable and extends across her expertise in family law.’
3Chambers of Adrian Keeling KC and Jonathan Jones KC
‘Arrin is a very thorough barrister who is always very well-prepared. She is calm and excellent with clients. Her advocacy is excellent.’
3Harcourt Chambers
‘Oliver's preparation and attention to detail are second to none. He is extremely knowledgeable and always up to date with current case law. His advocacy is outstanding, measured and thorough - often picking up on points missed by others.’
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
‘Gregory is a strong advocate who can explain the most complex legal arguments in a succinct way to support the client's understanding. He can represent and navigate through the most complex proceedings and obtain favourable outcomes for the client.’
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Laura has wisdom and knowledge and high emotional intelligence. She is supportive yet controlling and puts situations into perspective. Her preparation is first class, and she pays attention to detail.’
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Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘Molly is an incredibly robust and confident advocate and a real expert in complicated private children’s law matters. She can handle difficult clients exceptionally well. Her advocacy is exceptional, and her written work is equally fantastic.’
Harcourt Chambers
‘Simon is an accomplished and persuasive advocate. He is a safe pair of hands and is liked by the clients. He is good at cases that require a more forensic approach.’
Chambers of Rachel Langdale KC
‘Charlene is an advocate who puts in the time to acquire in-depth knowledge of the evidence in the case. She can locate the evidence on any given topic with great speed. She is sympathetic to clients while retaining a gravitas in which they have confidence. Her written advocacy is of a high standard, drafted with admirable brevity and precision that some are often unable to achieve.’
St Mary's Chambers
‘Vickie is a very experienced and highly-regarded barrister. She is known to have exceptional advocacy skills and to be very client-focused. ’
St Mary's Chambers
‘Laura has good attention to detail. She is well-prepared and has appropriate cross-examination. She is very good with the client and provides prompt and detailed attendance notes.’
Cornwall Street Barristers
St Mary's Chambers
‘Stephen always goes the extra mile. Due to his friendly and helpful personality, he can build an excellent rapport with the client and the instructing solicitor. He provides detailed and clear legal advice and is approachable and dedicated. He is a strong advocate in complex matters and can cut through the jargon to make his arguments persuasive and succinct.’
Chambers of Michelle Christie and Lianne Murphy
‘Stuart is a sensible and measured barrister whose knowledge in this field is one of experience, and he is a safe pair of hands. He is well-prepared and competent on his feet. He has an all-around knowledge of this field and comes highly recommended.’
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.
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
‘Rebecca is bright, articulate and has a good eye for detail. She is well-prepared, responsive and efficient. She is supportive of her instructing solicitor and sympathetic but honest with clients, and willing to fight their cases robustly where needed.’
Chambers of Adrian Keeling KC and Jonathan Jones KC
‘Naomi is a truly excellent children's barrister and very much a rising star. She is always thoroughly prepared and is a strong advocate with excellent attention to detail.’
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
‘Holly's knowledge and advocacy skills far surpass her year of call. She provides clients with clear, concise and helpful advice while ensuring they are reassured and well-represented.’
Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘William is always incredibly well-prepared and meticulous in his attention to detail. He has very good client care skills and keeps his instructing solicitors well informed of developments. His attendance notes are always of high quality. He has a very non-confrontational style of advocacy which is very effective.’
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
‘Malvika is an extremely capable barrister, her knowledge and presentation vast beyond her years of experience. Within her advocacy, she is very clear in submissions and works well at presenting the best case for any client.’
Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Eleanor is professional and diligent and can establish strong trust with the clients. She is meticulous in her detail and can articulate her advocacy in a compelling and structured manner.’
Chambers of David Berkley KC
'Sam is a very confident advocate and will fiercely fight for his clients.'
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
'Lawren is always a delight and pleasure to instruct and is very well-liked by lay clients. She is empathetic towards clients at court and understands their issues and worries. She is an extremely strong advocate.'
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
'Thomas' advocacy is excellent. He is dynamic and reactive to what can unfold in the courtroom. His knowledge is top-rate.'
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
'Zara is extremely professional. She explains everything to the client brilliantly, and her advocacy is well-planned, clear, and concise.'
Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs KC
‘George is a very strong advocate in court. His advocacy is dynamic. His preparation for court is meticulous, and he is always very familiar with a matter when it comes to hearing. His client care is excellent for a range of clients, including vulnerable clients.’
St Mary's Chambers
‘Kathryn is extremely adept at working constructively with clients and ensuring their understanding of the priorities of the court. She is a very skilled negotiator and a strong and very well-prepared advocate. She is passionate and persuasive in her submissions and detailed and effective in her cross-examination of professional and lay clients alike.’