1Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘Leisha is a formidable and experienced advocate. Her preparation and attention to detail are second to none, ensuring a high level of comfort and reassurance as an instructing solicitor.’
Family: divorce and financial remedy
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
‘Stephanie is an incredibly intelligent practitioner and formidable advocate. She is equivalent to silk. She is always meticulously prepared.’
1Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs QC
‘Andrew is an absolute go-to for financial remedy. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the law. His preparation for hearings is second to none. He is meticulous and robust in his advocacy.’
1Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Michael is a leading junior in this area of work. He understands his subject inside and out. He routinely speaks at seminars concerning complex areas, including pensions. He is collegiate and constructive.’
1Chambers of Adrian Keeling KC and Jonathan Jones KC
‘Katie is very adept at dealing with complex trust and business structures. She is a great advocate, willing to fight strongly for her client.’
1Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘Jonathan is always meticulously prepared, incredibly sensible and pragmatic. He is an excellent negotiator and equally effective advocate who always seems to hit the right note with the judges.’
1Chambers of Elizabeth Isaacs QC
‘Nicholas builds a very good relationship with the clients and is very good at clearly explaining the law. He is a confident and articulate advocate.’
St Mary's Chambers
‘Gareth is always well-prepared and well-reputed amongst the judiciary. His advocacy skills are brilliant, whether it is cross-examining or providing submissions. He is well-organised and fills in both the lawyers and the client.’
St Mary's Chambers
‘Nigel is supportive and empathetic to his instructing solicitor, acknowledging the pressures of private practice and client relations. He is a persuasive advocate, remains calm and speaks compassionately, seamlessly and knowledgeably, instilling confidence that he is completely familiar with the facts of the case.’
2Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘Juliet is a fighter. She is sensible and pragmatic and will argue her case robustly and persuasively.’
2Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Aimee is thorough and well-prepared. She is conscientious and has a very good eye for detail. She has a very good rapport with clients. She can identify relevant issues quickly and offer clear, realistic, and structured advice.’
2Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘Davinia is very good with clients. She can build rapport quickly and understand their concerns. She is an excellent advocate. She always prepares thoroughly, is calm and reasoned before the court and can make points succinctly and with impact.’
3Harcourt Chambers
'Douglas has an innate ability to cut through the noise and deliver excellent advice in any given scenario.'
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Amy is an excellent advocate. Her analytical skills concerning finances are brilliant. She has an excellent bedside manner, which is invaluable when the client feels at their most vulnerable.’
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
'Rachel is thorough and well prepared. She is proactive and always willing to offer assistance and advice, not just in the lead-up to court hearings. She is very well-organised, and documents are always filed in good time. Her preparation and attention to detail are excellent.'
3Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Nathalie prepares submissions extremely well. Her communication is strong with lay clients and solicitors.’
3Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘Victoria is a remarkable ability to assimilate complex or voluminous information accurately and quickly. She is an extremely competent and robust advocate. She is able to provide excellent client care and reassurance.’
Leading associates
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 David Berkley KC
‘Eleanor is extremely well-prepared and diligent in her preparation. She is professional and will take time with clients to put them at their ease. She is courteous to her opposition but will stand her ground.’
Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Luke is straight-talking and exactly what most clients need to keep them focused on their approach to resolving matters. He is careful with his words and always well-prepared.’
Chambers of Sara Lewis KC
‘Luke is highly motivated, tenacious, and always available to assist at short notice. His manner instils confidence in the clients, and he is fearless in his approach as an advocate to ensure the client’s case is presented as strongly as possible.’