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John Brennan
St Philips Chambers 'John is authoritative in his advice and forthright when needed. His paperwork is sound and he is not backward in coming forward when required. He is also popular with clients and his advocacy is impressive.'
Property and construction
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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Christopher Buckingham
St Philips Chambers 'Christopher is very a commercial, practical and proactive barrister. He provides clear and direct advise so clients know where they stand.'
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Michelle Caney
St Philips Chambers ‘Michelle is undoubtedly at the top of her game. Her written work is always razor-sharp – incredibly detailed but always easy to follow, even for the lay client. Her pleadings are extremely strong and always well-thought-out as well as realistic. The courtroom is where Michelle really brings a case to life; she is a pleasure to watch. She is a real class act.’
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Louise Corfield
No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘The speed at which Louise gets to grips with the information presented to her, even when proceedings have been issued already and a litigant in person is seeking advice late, is second to none. She is a future KC.'
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David Taylor
No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘David has a wonderful manner with clients. He is extremely knowledgeable and immediately puts clients at ease with his calm and assured manner. His advocacy is second to none. He quickly builds a rapport with the court and masterfully presents a case with passion, weaving logic and reasoned argument in a very measured way.'
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Anthony Verduyn
St Philips Chambers ‘Anthony is excellent on paper and excellent on his feet. He is responsive and very amenable. An all-round good barrister.'
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Tony Watkin
No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Tony is a great team player and good to work with. He is very practical and good at getting on top of the detail. He is a good, clear advocate in court and is usually able to control the agenda of the hearings.'
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John Aldis
St Philips Chambers 'John has a fantastic eye for detail, is very methodical and clearly explains matters when in conference with clients. He is a fantastic advocate who makes clear and salient points.'
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John Campbell
New Square Chambers ‘John is excellent both on paper and on his feet. In addition to his excellent legal skills, he also has an ability to build instant rapport with clients and put them at ease.'
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Omar Ensaff
No5 Barristers' Chambers 'Omar is very knowledgeable and is clearly an expert in his field. He is very user friendly, quickly gets to the keys issues and gives very good advice. He is also an extremely good advocate.'
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Imogen Halstead
No5 Barristers’ Chambers ‘Imogen provides robust, honest and dependable advice, both in writing and in conference. She is excellent with clients and is a clear, methodical and robust advocate.'
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Matthew Haynes
St Ives Chambers2
Gavin McLeod
St Philips Chambers ‘Gavin is analytical and thorough. He is a solid pair of hands and has a keen legal mind.'
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David Mitchell
No5 Barristers’ Chambers2
Anya Newman
St Philips Chambers ‘Anya has an incisive brain and an ability which is underestimated at your peril. She has a thorough grasp of the law and smooth delivery in court.'
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David Nuttall
St Philips Chambers ‘David is one of the best property juniors outside of London. He is clear and pragmatic in his written opinions, has a great manner with clients during conferences and is tenacious and resilient when on his feet in court.'
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Emma Williams
No5 Barristers’ Chambers 'Emma is very technically astute and has a superb client manner. She is able to communicate her point well and obtain information that is required. Emma is able to steer courts through her skill as an advocate.'
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.
Harry Marriott
St Philips Chambers ‘Harry has proved himself capable not only with his drafting and advice, but also his negotiation skills. His advocacy and cross-examination skills impressive as well.'