Commercial litigation

Leading Juniors
Rising stars

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.

Neil Berragan

Kings Chambers

‘Neil is great to work with. He is very clever, always well prepared and very user friendly. He inspires confidence and gets on well with instructing solicitors and clients. Neil is a very persuasive advocate and it is great to have him on your side. He is consistently excellent.'

Martin Budworth

Kings Chambers

‘Martin is a brilliant and tenacious advocate with real presence. He is decisive and on the front foot as a litigator. His written work of a high level and he always puts big points at the forefront.'

Ben Harding

Kings Chambers

‘Ben blends a highly cerebral and commercial approach. He is a first-class senior junior at the Manchester Bar.’

Carly Sandbach

Selborne Chambers

‘Carly is fantastic – she is incredibly user friendly, bright, great with clients and knowledgeable on both procedure and the law.’

‘Pépin has incredible knowledge and an ability to drill down to the relevant detail and identify correctly the main issues which would be at trial.’

Stephen Connolly

Exchange Chambers

‘Stephen is an exceptional advocate and one of the finest on the circuit. His cross-examination skills are masterful.'

Richard Lander

Kings Chambers

‘Richard is an excellent advocate who commands the respect of solicitors, client, judges and opponents. He is completely reliable and always thoroughly prepared. His written advice is always excellent and delivered promptly.’

‘Aidan is always commercial and pragmatic. He is an excellent advocate, forceful but understated advocate. He also works well with solicitors and clients in a team.’

Andrew Vinson

Exchange Chambers

‘Andrew is a confident and assured advocate who clearly has the ear of judges.’

Andrew Clark

Nine Chambers

‘Andrew is assiduous and dedicated as well as intellectually highly able and effective. He is able to communicate clearly difficult concepts and principles of law both in written advocacy but also oral advocacy. He is an excellent barrister in this field and is highly recommended.’

James Fryer-Spedding

Nine Chambers

Adam Aldred

Kings Chambers

Paul Brant

Hundred Court Chambers

‘Paul is Mr. Cool. He is not fazed by unpleasant witnesses or aggressive opposition. His demeanour is calm and collected and he approaches his submissions methodically and carefully. Paul’s strengths are in conference with the client and in hearings. He is extremely user friendly and clients love him.’

Oliver Caplan

18 St John Street

‘Oliver is an extremely approachable barrister with an excellent legal mind and sharp advocacy skills.’

Douglas Cochran

Kings Chambers

‘Doug is excellent on his feet, in drafting documents and in terms of his manner with clients. His ability to arrive at and convey complex arguments is second to none. He is also very good with clients, particularly at reassuring them in stressful situations and letting them know that he is on their side.’

‘Eleanor is wonderful. She is always receptive, keen to assist, and brings interesting angles to any discussion.'

Neil Fawcett

18 St John Street

‘Neil has meticulous attention to detail. His research is excellent too which means he thoroughly considers a case and thinks outside the box to achieve a win for the client. He always gives 110% and has all the time in the world for the client. Neil is an extremely important and valued member of any legal team.’

Emma Fisher

7 Harrington Street

‘Emma’s advocacy skills are very impressive. She is formidable and grasps the issues quickly. Her cross-examination skills are brilliant and her summing up provides the correct amount of impact. Where there are weaknesses in a case and gaps in evidence, Emma manages to build a strategy to overcome them.’

Jonathan Fletcher-Wright

Kings Chambers

Steven Flynn

Littleton Chambers

‘Steven is a standout legal professional whose exceptional eye for detail and innovative strategic thinking set him apart in the field. His ability to devise creative and effective strategies that others might overlook consistently delivers outstanding results for clients. Steven’s approach is not only intellectually rigorous but also highly practical, ensuring that every case is handled with precision and foresight.’

Harriet Hartshorn

Exchange Chambers

‘Harriet is very good on her feet - she makes compelling and robust arguments and smartly deals with tricky judicial questions. She is always prepared to roll up her sleeves and get involved.’

David Hoffman

18 St John Street Chambers

‘David’s communication, advice and availability are excellent.’

Anja Lansbergen-Mills

Exchange Chambers

‘Anja knows the law and procedure inside out.'

Lawrence McDonald

Exchange Chambers

‘Lawrence is very knowledgeable, calm, informed, and a great communicator.’

Steven McGarry

St John’s Buildings

‘Steven is good at legal research and creative thinking when tackling legal problems. He is a calm and effective advocate who presents his arguments with clear reasoning and authority.’

Christopher McNall

18 St John Street Chambers

‘Chris is bright and knowledgeable. He fights hard for the client at a mediation and helps find different solutions. He also pays great attention to detail and has good negotiating skills.’

Daniel Metcalfe

St John’s Buildings

‘Daniel is thorough and user friendly as well as excellent in negotiation and strategy. He is a good advocate.’

‘Tina is one of the best barristers at mediations around. She has a huge reservoir of knowledge of the law and procedure and is very good with clients as well as respected by the local judiciary.’

Richard Tetlow

Exchange Chambers

‘Richard is always in command of the detail. He communicates very well with clients and helps them navigate difficult areas with empathy and calmness.’

Asa Tolson

23 Essex Street

‘Asa is an exceptional barrister whose dedication, precision, and advocacy skills mark him as a rising star in the legal profession. His work ethic is unparalleled and this commitment to excellence is reflected in his written work, which is consistently precise, well-reasoned, and persuasive. Asa is without doubt, future leading counsel.’

Elisabeth Tythcott

18 St John Street Chambers

18 St John Street Chambers

‘Mike brings a high level of detail to the entirety of his work. He is a technical lawyer who is very well liked by his clients for his meticulous approach.’

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.

Adil Navaid

St John’s Buildings

‘Adil’s advocacy style is exceptional. He is always familiar about the subject matter and he delivers his arguments meticulously and persuasively. His preparation for hearings is also exceptional with a thorough knowledge of the papers.’

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