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.

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Elizabeth Dudley-Jones

Deans Court Chambers

 'Elizabeth is a barrister who cares deeply about the work she is instructed on. She will always go the extra mile to make sure witnesses are properly supported at hearings.'

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Simon Gurney

Lincoln House Chambers

 'Simon's technical abilities are unmatched, as he is able to quickly identify the prevalent issues in a case and provide sound and considered advice on how to approach them. Simon is particularly skilled when it comes to matters involving procedural irregularities and potential public law issues, and he approaches these matters with tenacity, but has an excellent ability to be able to set these out clearly and succinctly to his lay clients.'

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Lee Hughes

Lincoln House Chambers

 'Lee is very quick to get to grips with the issues in a case and he always comes to a conference or hearing fully prepared with an almost forensic analysis of the papers, and he asks relevant and insightful questions of clients and witnesses. As well as being an exceptional barrister from a legal perspective, his way with clients is also something to be admired as he has a very understated yet charming manner which puts clients at ease and makes them feel genuinely part of any conversation.'

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Ghazan Mahmood

St John’s Buildings

 'Ghazan's attention to detail is outstanding. He builds up a great rapport with clients, establishing trust and confidence.'

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Neair Maqboul

7 Harrington Street

 'Neair is a very talented advocate, and she is able to competently advise clients in the most difficult of circumstances and she excels when faced with the prospect of digesting and understanding voluminous medical records, which she can then seamlessly translate for her clients. She strikes the perfect balance when sensitively advising clients both firmly and compassionately in difficult and trying situations.'

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Patrick Cassidy

Kenworthy's Chambers

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Anna Chestnutt

Lincoln House Chambers

 'Anna is fantastic to work with, readily available, and highly responsive. She is a highly persuasive advocate and her practice encompasses serious work which is usually reserved for those beyond her years of call.'

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Laura Nash

Serjeants’ Inn Chambers

‘Laura’s strengths are that she is thorough, always well-prepared, and quickly grasps the key issues in any case. Her advocacy is always direct and to the point, and she does not waste her words.’