Property and construction

Leading Juniors
Rising stars

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.

John Brennan

St Philips Chambers

'John is very clever but nonetheless easy to work with. His trial manner is excellent, both in terms of cross-examination, or when addressing judges. You definitely want him on your side.'

Christopher Buckingham

St Philips Chambers

‘Christopher is incredibly hard-working, diligent, is happy to get stuck into a case and provides clear, robust and effective advice and paperwork. He is clear and strategically excellent in his advocacy and he gets positive results.’

Michelle Caney

St Philips Chambers

‘Michelle is exceptional. Her attention to detail and academic knowledge of the law is second to none. Her ability to make the most complex legal issues appear simple is an immense strength. She is well liked by clients and often requested by name when an issue arises.'

Tom Carter

Ropewalk Chambers

Tom is exceptional at picking up critical and important issues and thereafter in providing clear, detailed and helpful advice to clients. He is exceptionally thorough in his written work and with regards to advocacy, he is always calm, clear, highly skilled, and has a knack for being able to advance legal arguments to courts which are clear and compelling. His cross-examination skills are also superb.'

Louise Corfield

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

David Taylor

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘David is simply outstanding on all levels. He is very calm and authoritative in court but very personable and practical in conference. He has no weaknesses.'

Tony Watkin

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

John Aldis

St Philips Chambers

'John has many strengths, in particular, the quality of his pleadings and advocacy. His ability to react and think on his feet is particularly impressive. John's style of advocacy is calm and measured, and his attention to detail is excellent.'

John Campbell

New Square Chambers

'John is excellent at understanding what a particular case needs and has a very down-to-earth and practical view of what is needed to resolve disputes.'

Omar Ensaff

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Omar is excellent. As an advocate, he has the listener hanging on to his every word and is brilliant at fighting the client’s corner. His drafting skills are also impeccable. He gives sound advice and one can rely on him when dealing with complex high-value disputes.’

Jonathan Gale

St Philips Chambers

Imogen Halstead

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

‘Imogen is brilliant at handling complex and difficult situations and helping to bring about pragmatic solutions. She is hugely committed to providing the very best for clients, helping them to understand the situation they are faced with and how resolution can be brought about.'

Matthew Haynes

St Ives Chambers

‘Matthew’s document work is always detailed, well-presented and clear. As for his advocacy, his skeleton arguments are well-presented and he presents them well at trial and it is clear he is held in high esteem by his colleagues and judges.’

Jamie Johnston

3PB

‘Jamie is very calm and personable.‘

Gavin McLeod

St Philips Chambers

‘Gavin's attention to detail in drafting is unparalleled. He is impressive on his feet, evoking admiration and displaying great skill in advocacy. His knowledge of the law and the eloquence and speed with which he deals with matters arising in court, is a joy to watch.'

David Mitchell

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

Anya Newman

St Philips Chambers

‘Anya is clear, considered and concise in her advice. She is also commercial in weighing up the pros and cons of litigation as well as also settlement or mediation.’

Oliver Nunn

3PB

‘Oliver has the ability to cut decisively to the heart of issues. He is a strong advocate before the court and pragmatic in his advice.’

David Nuttall

St Philips Chambers

‘David is a very capable advocate and has an excellent manner with both lay and solicitor clients. He has a very good grasp of the relevant law and delivers his advice in a concise and well-thought-through manner.'

Emma Williams

No5 Barristers’ Chambers

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.