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'Paul demonstrates an immediate grasp of the issues in a case. He combines strategic and tactical awareness with great client care.'
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.
'Paul demonstrates an immediate grasp of the issues in a case. He combines strategic and tactical awareness with great client care.'
'A brilliant clinical negligence barrister with excellent advocacy skills. His advocacy is calm, controlled and to the point. His relaxed and calm manner puts clients at ease.'
‘Andrew is a robust trial advocate and a very accomplished barrister. He is eloquent and has the common touch with clients.’
'Howard is a highly experienced counsel. He understands the most complex medical evidence, and comes up with strategies and new avenues of investigation others may never have thought of. He does not give up on a claim and is always willing to fight for the claimant.'
'Elizabeth is a fantastic advocate; strong on her feet and brilliant with the clinical witnesses and experts. A superb negotiator.'
'Leila is an excellent advocate and her advice is always thorough and well reasoned. She is well liked by those instructing her, clients and experts, and puts all at ease.'
'A very thorough junior, who builds good rapport with the claimants as well as with the experts.'
'Mike is approachable, tactically sound and an excellent litigator. He has a wealth of knowledge, and his advice is considered yet straightforward.'
'A junior who quickly builds a rapport with clients due to his professional yet caring and compassionate approach.'
'A fearless junior, unusually diligent and has excellent judgement. Her advocacy is very persuasive.'
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.
‘Tom is extremely approachable and likeable. He takes a pragmatic and practical approach to cases, and he will look at a matter from all angles.’