1Family: children and domestic violence
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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1Park Square Barristers
'David is a comprehensive advocate with a great eye for detail. He goes the extra mile for any client.'
1Park Square Barristers
'A tenacious advocate who has a undeniable skill with vulnerable clients. An impressive cross-examiner.'
1Chambers of James Murphy
'Sara combines a fearsome intellect, forensic approach and eloquent, persuasive advocacy with an open and approachable manner with both professional and lay clients.'
Chambers of Stephen Glover and Taryn Lee KC
'A highly intelligent junior whose advocacy is first-rate.'
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1Chambers of James Murphy
'John is an extremely capable barrister. He has a wonderful energy that makes clients feel empowered, he gets on side with them. He is formidable in court.'
1Chambers of James Murphy
'Louise is sharp, analytical and thorough. She is exceptional when communicating with clients, and she has the ability to absorb huge amounts of complex information and apply it with forensic rigour, whilst at the same time remaining approachable and accessible.'
1Broadway House Chambers
‘Semaab is always well prepared, which is reflected in her clear, focused and logical cross-examination style. She is very persuasive on her feet. An insightful junior.’
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233 Bedford Row
'Ruth is an absolute force of nature. Her legal knowledge is second to none. She commands the court room and gains the respect and confidence of clients on all cases.'
2New Park Court Chambers
'She is very approachable and has empathy with clients, who have confidence in her.'
2Broadway House Chambers
'Roger is a gifted advocate. His judgement of a situation is always spot on, clients absolutely love him, and he inspires total confidence.'
2Chambers of Toby Hedworth KC
'An exceptional junior. She is a tough negotiator and a very confident, eloquent advocate, who is very good with anxious or nervous clients.'
2Chambers of James Murphy
'Clare is a fantastic advocate who is great on her feet. Her work ethic is fantastic. She is well respected because of her calm, professional manner and her impressive command of the law and facts.'
2Chambers of Toby Hedworth KC
‘A highly skilled, level-headed advocate, who is approachable and well-prepared.’
Broadway House Chambers
'Zira is utterly unflappable. She is a stalwart advocate who remains self-assured in court.'
2Chambers of James Murphy
'Iain is extremely professional in his style and ability to put anxious clients at ease. His advocacy is always measured and focused.'
Chambers of Stephen Glover and Taryn Lee KC
'Reagan is a robust advocate who goes above and beyond.'
2Broadway House Chambers
'An exceptional advocate who is stellar on her feet. An extremely bright junior.'
2Broadway House Chambers
'Dornier is a very strong advocate. She has a superb way with clients, making them feel at ease, and they instantly have confidence in her.'
333 Bedford Row
'Daniel is extremely diligent, capable and confident. He adopts a professional and pragmatic approach to each case and has excellent rapport with clients.'
3Park Square Barristers
'An extremely conscientious junior who demonstrates superb client care skills.'
Wilberforce Chambers
'Richard is is excellent when dealing with challenging clients, with a superbly attentive and patient bedside manner.'
Chambers of Stephen Glover and Taryn Lee KC
'A consummate professional, who is very persuasive.'
Crown Chambers
'A junior with in-depth knowledge of children law. She is exceptional in cross-examination.'
Chambers of Stephen Glover and Taryn Lee KC
'Marie is an exceptional advocate; her legal knowledge is extensive, and she is practical and experienced.'
Crown Chambers
'Joanna is meticulous and methodical. A strong advocate with the ear of the court, she has great professional judgement and is unafraid to fight for her client.'
3Chambers of Frances Heaton KC and Richard Norton
'A compelling, dynamic and eloquent advocate who is dedicated to her clients. An excellent performer in court.'
Chambers of Stephen Glover and Taryn Lee KC
'Ashley is an excellent barrister: always calm, always client-focused, and he doesn't take bad points.'
Chambers of Stephen Glover and Taryn Lee KC
'Connie has the client's best interests at the forefront of her advocacy.'
Chambers of Frances Heaton KC and Richard Norton
'A junior who undertakes serious and complex work without difficulty.'
3Broadway House Chambers
'Even in the most difficult and complex cases, Christopher's advocacy is calm under pressure - he is an outstanding and persuasive advocate. He has an uncanny ability to think outside the box and find a way forward.'
3Broadway House Chambers
‘Guy is very approachable. He is exceptionally knowledgeable and has a particular skill in explaining legal concepts and advising difficult or distressed clients. He is a well-respected advocate.’
3Chambers of James Murphy
'Charlotte is an extremely well prepared and knowledgeable advocate. She has a friendly manner with clients, offering support and guidance whilst presenting realistic and robust advice. A junior who leaves no stone unturned.'
3Chambers of James Murphy
'Simon handles complex children matters with ease. He impresses the entire court room. His advice and advocacy is confident and strategic.'
4New Park Court Chambers
'Eleanor is a consummate advocate, who stands her ground with opponents and judges.'
4Park Square Barristers
'Emily is diligent, articulate and tenacious. She is always thoroughly prepared and ready to fight her client's corner.'
Wilberforce Chambers
'A junior with the ear of the court. A robust advocate who goes the extra mile for her clients, is extremely well-prepared and unflappable.'
Crown Chambers
'Olivia is a powerhouse of knowledge who rises to the challenge of complex and unusual cases.'
4Chambers of James Murphy
'Maxine is a conscientious and thorough advocate. No stone is left unturned when she is representing you. She is able to make clients feel at ease even when difficult discussions are being had.'
4Chambers of James Murphy
'He combines a calm, patient and reassuring presence with a fearsome intellect.'
Chambers of Katherine Goddard KC & Gul Nawaz Hussain KC
'David is a very good communicator and has a great manner with clients. A pragmatic advocate.'
4Chambers of James Murphy
'When representing vulnerable clients, Lucy shows empathy and is able to ensure they understand and are engaged in the court process. She is pragmatic and will give clear advice.'
4Chambers of Frances Heaton KC and Richard Norton
‘Kate is meticulous in every aspect of her work. She has a keen eye for detail and presents cases with confidence and care.’
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.
Park Square Barristers
'Oliver's eye for detail is exceptional. He is incredibly diligent, and a very persuasive and polished advocate.'
Chambers of James Murphy
‘Harriet is approachable, confident, very grounded and communicates with lay clients at their level. Her cross-examination of experts is impressive.’