![Nicholas Walker](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/9338_1140616.jpg)
Professional disciplinary law
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.
![Nicholas Walker](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/9338_1140616.jpg)
![Elizabeth Dudley-Jones](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/9295_1085063.jpg)
Chambers of Michael Hayton KC
‘Elizabeth knows the health and social care sector inside out from both an entity regulation and professional discipline perspective. She is thorough and always well-prepared, in conference she is excellent at explaining the strengths and weaknesses of the client’s case and devising a collective action plan, and in terms of advocacy, she is eloquent and persuasive before tribunals.’
![Simon Gurney](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/07/Simon-Gurney-027-N941-1-265x265-1.jpg)
Chambers of Kate Blackwell KC
‘Simon is an extremely impressive barrister who has a rapidly expanding reputation in regulatory work. He is a first-class barrister, quick thinker, and a persuasive advocate.'
![Ghazan Mahmood](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2019/08/Ghazan-Mahmood.jpg)
Chambers of Frances Heaton KC and Richard Norton
'Ghazan is very good at cross-examination of witnesses and will see opportunities to make applications throughout proceedings where necessary.'
![Lee Hughes](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/LEE-HUGHES.jpg)
Chambers of Kate Blackwell KC
'Lee is insightful and analytical and gives straightforward, practical advice to clients. He is extremely approachable, always happy to be contacted, and willing to go the extra mile.’
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.
![Anna Chestnutt](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2022/09/ANNA-CHESTNUTT.jpg)
Chambers of Kate Blackwell KC
'Anna is a joy to instruct; her energy, sharp intellect, and industry know no bounds. She is a stand-out advocate who brings her authentic self into the courtroom where she is highly persuasive.'