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Marisa Allman
The 36 Group 'Marisa has a luminous intellect. As an advocate she is willing to make the difficult arguments in court. She is quite simply spectacular.'
Family: divorce and financial remedy
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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Elizabeth Darlington
1GC | Family Law 'A barrister with a towering intellect and unparalleled knowledge of her subject area. What Elizabeth doesn't know about cohabitation disputes isn't worth knowing. Clients find her empathetic but authoritative. A fierce advocate.'
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Roger Bickerdike
Broadway House Chambers 'Roger is highly intellectual and forensic in his research and case preparation. He commends great respect in the courtroom and he is an exceptional advocate. He exudes gravitas and experience and is on top of every detail. He never misses a point and is always up for the fight.'
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Robert Cole
Broadway House Chambers 'Robert's advocacy is direct, punchy and impactful. He is the calmest head in the room; everybody hangs on to his every word. Simply brilliant.'
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Francesca Fothergill
Broadway House Chambers 'Francesca is the legal swan: dignified and graceful but with a powerful kick under the water when needed. A stunningly good advocate.'
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Anthony Hajimitsis
Broadway House Chambers 'Anthony’s knowledge of the law is impeccable. He is able to analyse complex legal and financial issues comprehensively, and his ability to present the case at court is faultless.'
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Nicholas Power
Broadway House Chambers 'Nicholas is an unflappable and measured advocate, who has excellent rapport with solicitors, judges and clients. An incredibly persuasive barrister.'
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Timothy Spain
Trinity Chambers 'Timothy has an eye for detail that only those with his experience, flair and drive can provide. He commands a court room. His advocacy is full of energy and drive.'
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Jake Ellis
Broadway House Chambers ‘Jake is extremely charismatic and enthusiastic. He really excels in financial remedy work. A junior punching above his weight.’
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Carl Fender
Bank House Chambers 'A precise junior, who clear and straightforward approach is well received by judges. He is very persuasive in his reasoning and advocacy.'
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Zira Hussain
Broadway House Chambers 'A practical barrister and persuasive advocate who is incisive in cross-examination.'
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Seth Kitson
Trinity Chambers ‘A strong and confident advocate with a calming influence. He is practical and level-headed.’
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Julia Nelson
Parklane Plowden ‘Julia is a fearless and tenacious advocate with a clear and robust approach, and is excellent at managing difficult clients and knotty cases.’
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Crispin Oliver
Dere Street Barristers 'Crispin always puts across his arguments to the court in a forceful yet respectable manner, and clients always feel that their case is put forward in the strongest possible way by him.'
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Christopher Rowe
Broadway House Chambers ‘Christopher has a very calming influence on clients and opponents alike. He is exceptionally well-prepared and his advocacy style is concise, which is always welcomed by the judiciary.’
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Emily Ward
Broadway House Chambers ‘Emily is an excellent communicator, who quickly makes clients feel at ease. She is well prepared, fights hard when she needs to, and knows how to land the killer blow in her papers and cross-examination.’
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Dornier Whittaker
Broadway House Chambers 'Dornier is assiduous in her preparation. She has a brilliantly disarming style of advocacy, as well as the ability to immediately win a client's confidence.'