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John Barrett
Kings Chambers ‘John is very thorough and particularly good at preparing witnesses who are inexperienced. He provides good advice on tactics on how to deal with certain points and his cross-examination is well delivered.’
Planning
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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Martin Carter
Kings Chambers ‘Martin is down-to-earth, approachable, and genuine. He is always a pleasure to work with, his advice is trusted completely, and he is able to put witnesses at ease and instil in them confidence in the case.’
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Peter Dixon
Exchange Chambers 'Peter gives straightforward, clear, and expert advice and assistance, maintaining a focus on the merits of each case. In both advocacy and mediation, Peter is calm and assured, giving confidence to the client.'
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Alan Evans
Kings Chambers 'Alan is extremely approachable and always tailors his advice so that it is framed at an appropriate level for clients' understanding. His technical knowledge is also superb, and he excels at timely advice on short notice.'
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Killian Garvey
Kings Chambers 'Killian is a hugely talented barrister who is destined for great success in the profession. He is intelligent, attentive, and responsive, as well as being reliable and very personable.'
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Stephanie Hall
Kings Chambers 'Stephanie is extremely bright, has laser sharp focus and the ability to zoom in with precision, and has a focused approach on the important issues on any matter. She is incredibly firm and robust in her advice, and, all in all, an incredibly impressive performer.'
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John Hunter
Kings Chambers 'John's written advice and advocacy is very strong. He does a great job and he is unflappable.'
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Ian Ponter
Kings Chambers 'Ian is an exceptionally methodical barrister who is capable of grasping key planning issues at a very early stage and guiding witnesses clearly on the evidence to be advanced. His understanding of planning law and policy matters is incomparable and this provides witnesses with the confidence necessary when presenting their evidence at inquiry.'
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Philip Robson
Kings Chambers 'Philip is down-to-earth, as well as being incredibly bright and knowledgeable. This means he is approachable and well-liked by clients, as well as very easy to work with.'
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Constanze Bell
Kings Chambers 'Constanze is a superb communicator and really human to deal with, something particularly appreciated by clients. She will always respond at short notice and has great technical knowledge which she uses in an accessible way for the client's benefit.'
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Freddie Humphreys
Kings Chambers 'Freddie has developed into a very effective operator in planning appeal inquiries and appeal heaings. He has a knack of simplifying a complicated case into key points which he presents in an irresistible manner, and he is a most effective cross-examiner.'
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Piers Riley-Smith
Kings Chambers 'Piers is an absolute expert and intellect in the field of planning law. He is always friendly and approachable, his technical knowledge and his ability to deal with matters in a pragmatic and creative way is an excellent strength, and the legal support that Piers provides is outstanding.'
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Joseph Hart
Deans Court ChambersRising 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.
Shemuel Sheikh
Kings Chambers ‘Shemuel is an exceptional advocate. He is patient and a good reader of his audience.’