Social housing
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.
Gary Lewis
Cobden House ChambersGary has the ability to cut straight to the issues and tackle them head-on. He is extremely impressive in all aspects of his work, particularly in trials. Beyond his technical skills, Gary is empathetic and thoughtful, ensuring both clients and witnesses understand the court process and feel supported. He consistently goes the extra mile for every case and delivers fantastic results.
Joseph Markus
Garden Court North ChambersJoe is an excellent barrister. He is always organized, approachable, never has to be chased for things, great at articulating complex points, and great with clients.
He is an excellent and effective advocate, always professional, calm, and clear. He never gets flustered, no matter how difficult the judge is. Judges have commented on how good he was in hearings.
Elizabeth Mottershaw
Garden Court North ChambersGreat with clients, calm, organised.
Tom Royston
Garden Court North ChambersJames Stark
Garden Court North ChambersJames is like a terrier; he puts his teeth into aspects of the defense and won't let go. It is formidable and inspiring in equal measure. James has so much respect in court, particularly from judges. His knowledge, intelligence, and integrity follow him like the runners at Cheltenham, with James winning by a few lengths. James's forensic pleadings and respectful advocacy are welcome in any court.
Brynmor Adams
Exchange Chambers
John Hobson
Doughty Street ChambersJohn is an excellent social housing barrister with outstanding legal knowledge and strong advocacy skills. He provides clear, pragmatic advice and is particularly effective in complex matters involving difficult points of law. His written and oral advocacy is persuasive, well-structured, and highly effective. He is approachable, collaborative, and a pleasure to work with.
Sonia Birdee
Garden Court North ChambersSonia's work is outstanding; she takes a very complex subject and makes it straightforward, like all the star-quality barristers. Sonia's style in court is relaxed, which helps in the high-pressure environment of possession proceedings with people who face the threat of homelessness.
Craig Leigh
8PP Barristers & Associates LtdAlexander McColl
Garden Court North ChambersAlex is very good with vulnerable clients in person. His submissions are clear and well drafted, and he has secured many good outcomes for our clients in possession proceedings and landlord-tenant harassment cases due to his knowledge and reliability in these matters.
Neil Smith
8PP Barristers & Associates LtdAnna Watterson
Garden Court North ChambersFor complex cases in possession proceedings and homelessness law, I can always be confident that Anna will draft excellent pleadings that are both thorough and concise, as well as being sensitive to the contexts surrounding vulnerable clients' needs and adapting accordingly. In court settings, Anna is a reassuring presence, negotiating with opponents calmly and constructively and adapting to the changing situation impressively. Before judges, Anna's submissions are concise and to-the-point. She has been instrumental in achieving some of the best, most efficient outcomes I have recorded for vulnerable clients, including single parents defending their homes and homeless families fighting for a more secure place to live.
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.
Rosalind Burgin
Garden Court North ChambersRosalind is accessible, down to earth, and very knowledgeable. Her advice and assistance were invaluable. At trial, she was compassionate with the client and was able to explain complex legal issues to our clients and put them at ease. Her advocacy showed strong oral communication, including case analysis and effective witness examination.