Costs

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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Andrew Hogan
Kings Chambers
 'Andrew is a measured advocate who you can trust to really understand a case. He is clearly someone who thinks deeply about the industries in which he advises clients, and as a result, his advice is commercially and tactically savvy.'
1
Gemma McGungle
18 St John Street
 ‘Gemma is an excellent advocate. Her written advice and costs knowledge is first rate and she is a particularly tenacious in her oral submissions.'
1
Kevin Latham
Kings Chambers
 'Kevin is a very skilled advocate and his knowledge of the finer detail is impressive. He is always immaculately prepared and is a very composed advocate, he is commercially very switched on, and will always act in the best interests of his clients.'
1
Craig Ralph
Kings Chambers
 'Craig is a fantastic barrister with excellent legal knowledge, great analytical skills, and the most in-depth knowledge of costs litigation. He is approachable, always happy to have a chat, and he is a superb advocate.'
2
Margaret McDonald
Kenworthy’s Chambers
 'Margaret is a first-class advocate who provides clear and succinct advice. She knows all there is to know about costs, and is an invaluable team member to have on your side during any costs assessment or negotiations.'
2
James Miller
18 St John Street Chambers
 ‘James provides top-level advocacy as well as document drafting. What sets James apart from others is his particularly approachable and down-to-earth demeanour, which makes him a pleasure to work with, in addition to the high standard of the work undertaken.’
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Steven Turner
Kings Chambers
 ‘Steven has an extremely sharp legal mind and a very pragmatic approach. He quickly gets to the nub of the issue and provides clear and concise advice, and his advocacy skills are superb, while his easy-going manner is always appreciated by clients and solicitors alike.’
2
Richard Wilcock
Exchange Chambers
 'Richard has a very nice manner, and is firm, clear, and calm.'
2
Matthew Smith
Kings Chambers
 'Matthew is a very smart advocate and is very pragmatic. His attention to detail is great and his style is very cool.'
2
Paul Hughes
Kings Chambers
 'Paul is calm, measured, and pragmatic, always well prepared, and tenacious in cross-examination. He brings a wealth of experience and expertise which, when coupled with his pragmatism, assists the client in securing the best outcomes.'
2
Erica Bedford
Kings Chambers
 ‘Erica’s advice is clear and helpful, her skeleton arguments focus on the issues with razor-sharp precision, she knows her subject inside and out, and always approaches her cases with passion and precision. Attention to detail is her modus operandi and it always pays off, as her breadth of knowledge, ability to communicate and advise productively, and her attention to the finer details is impressive.’
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.
John Meehan
Kenworthy’s Chambers
 'John has always provided reasoned and considered advice, and he has a great ability to grasp the issues and provide advice in plain language, making the most complicated issue easy to understand. These skills mean that he is exceptional and calm as an advocate, providing a confident, reassuring, and professional service.'

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