Chancery, probate, and tax
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.
![Sarah Harrison](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/9565_1177822.jpg)
Chambers of James Murphy
'A dynamic litigator who will fight hard for her clients when required, but also has a very commercial and practical side. Sarah is very thorough, incredibly knowledgeable and very reliable. Her cross-examination is always excellent.'
![Marisa Lloyd](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/9565_1177856.jpg)
Chambers of James Murphy
'A concise and persuasive advocate, who is direct and has a strategic focus on the outcome of a case.'
![Anna Metcalfe](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/9565_1178331.jpg)
Chambers of James Murphy
'Anna is calm and confident - she inspires trust in clients and is very capable.'
Chambers of James Murphy
'Nicola is an excellent problem-solver. A fierce advocate when she needs to be, she is also robust and never fazed by a difficult opponent or judge. She has an encyclopaedic knowledge of this area of law.'
![Elizabeth Darlington](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/Elizabeth-Darlington-scaled.jpg)
Chambers of Nkumbe Ekaney KC and Andrew Norton KC
'Elizabeth is extremely impressive. Her preparation for trial is immaculate and precise, and she has a warm manner with clients.'
![Stephanie Jarron](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/08/Stephanie-Jarron.jpg)
Chambers of James Pickering KC
‘She has the ability to take a case and see the heart of it. In advocacy she is calm and consistent, yet also strong and determined. A pragmatic junior.’
Chambers of James Murphy
'Stuart is at home and in his element on his feet. He is an accomplished, confident and calm advocate. An extremely safe pair of hands; his composure is never threatened by anything a case may throw at him.'
![Cait Sweeney](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/9565_1178335.jpg)
Chambers of James Murphy
'Cait is an extremely effective advocate who fights strongly for her clients. She is very pragmatic in her advice, knowing the legalities but also being mindful of the practical aspects of any situation. She is forensic in her advocacy.'
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 James Murphy
'A junior with a collaborative approach and a measured demeanour.'