Family: children and domestic violence
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.
1'Sara is an excellent communicator in cases before the judge and in pre-hearing discussions. She is collegiate and will aim to ensure that forward momentum is maintained in her cases.'
1'Nicola is a tenacious advocate. She responds quickly to all queries and is happy to chat through cases where necessary. She is highly professional and able to advise on case strategy where necessary.'
‘Simon has an incredible knowledge of the subject combined with significant experience. He is able to deal with most difficult and vulnerable clients when at court, putting them at ease and explaining the court process to them in clear terms they can understand.’
'Kate is a strong advocate who is robust and tenacious. She is approachable and always clearly articulates her argument during submissions.'
'Stefanie has a wonderful rapport with clients. She manages expectations brilliantly and maintains a strong, decisive presence in advocacy.'
‘Cecilia is phenomenal, kind, calming and humane and exactly what her clients need. She knows the case details, which involved very technical and complicated scientific evidence, inside out. She is responsive and very easy to work with.’
2‘Eleanor is a go-to barrister for Children Act matters. She is a formidable advocate who is always extremely well-prepared. Her position statements are always first-class. She immediately builds a rapport with the client. She is unflappable in court and always approachable.’
‘Jason is a very skilled advocate. He is amazing in court and judges listen to him. He is excellent at cross-examination, and his written work is brilliant. He is incredibly supportive of the client and is a reassuring presence.’
‘Fiona is efficient, provides constant updates on a case to keep the solicitor informed and goes out of her way to advise on steps to assist the client’s case following the hearing. She is knowledgeable in care proceedings matters and does her best for her client.’
'Edward is very approachable and knowledgeable and prepares the cases well. He is flexible in his approach to instructions and is happy to go that extra mile if asked.'
‘Emily is excellent in both financial remedy and Children Act proceedings. She has an excellent manner with clients and gives clear and robust advice. Her preparation for hearings is brilliant.’
'Louisa is very professional and very thorough, with good drafting and advocacy skills.'
3'Kirsten always goes the extra mile on a case. She is extremely able, very supportive of clients and manages expectations calmly and kindly. She is persuasive in her advocacy style and has the judge's ear.'
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3'Kate is resourceful, organized and has an incredible eye for detail. She has a fantastic manner and communicates effectively and efficiently with clients, putting them at ease. Her cross-examination is clever. She frames questions appropriately and gets the answers she needs. She always knows the papers thoroughly.'
'James is very knowledgeable, and clients feel easy around him. He fights the client's case.'
'Graeme is a calm, determined and most capable advocate who brings civility and occasional good humour to often tense exchanges.'
'Colin is quick to get to grips with a huge volume of complex factual and medical evidence and develop the most perfect strategy.'
'Dylan always has an excellent and professional handle on cases. His knowledge is vast and he is realistic and honest about case prospects.'
‘John is fantastic at getting to grips with complicated and extensive papers. He is a very safe pair of hands in court. He is a superb advocate and very skilled in his written work. He is very persuasive and able to manage difficult situations.’
'Andrew has clear written and verbal communication skills. He is well-liked by clients and solicitors and builds rapport easily. He has strong negotiation skills and aims to resolve disputes at the earliest possible stage.'
4‘Clare is an extremely diligent and hardworking advocate who will go over and above. Her strengths are her detailed preparation and understanding of a client’s case and their particular needs.’
'Dominique is quick to grasp the key issues in all cases. She is always well-prepared and very approachable. Her drafting of position statements and orders is good, and she is quick to build a rapport with any clients she represents.'
4'Rachel is a wonderful advocate, very knowledgeable and good with the clients. She will spend time explaining to the clients what is happening, evaluating the evidence and assisting inside the courtroom and outside.'
'Martha has a fantastic manner with difficult clients and is tenacious in court on their behalf.'
'Suzanne has a sympathetic but direct way of working. She is comfortable in challenging opponents and is a strong advocate, obtaining good results for her clients.'
4'Annie is an excellent communicator and particularly good with vulnerable clients. Her approach is gentle and empathetic, ensuring that the client has given realistic advice. She is very approachable and is very knowledgeable.'
‘Mavis is very client-friendly, with a sympathetic ear and clear advice to guide clients through the difficulties of litigation both in the conference and at hearings. Her advocacy is clear and confident.’
‘Amy is always prepared and organised. She is a very robust, passionate and well-experienced barrister.’
'Katrina is a delight to instruct: responsive, has excellent client care skills, and she is a natural and compelling advocate both in terms of her written work and orally.'
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5'Emma is a conscientious, hard-working and extremely able barrister. Her preparation for cases is detailed but focused on the core issues. Her work enables cases to run efficiently but effectively for the client.'
5‘Sophia is an extremely skilled and persuasive advocate who goes the extra mile for her clients. She is tenacious and dedicated and achieves fantastic results through her calm but robust approach. Her preparation is impeccable, with meticulous attention to detail.’
5'Elaine is thorough and efficient with her preparation. Her advice is always realistic and clear. She is sympathetic to clients and will always fight the client's case. She creates constructive ways to deal with matters and is a highly professional advocate.'
'Alex is always very well prepared and well appraised of the legal framework and case law relevant to the matter he is dealing with. His written documents are clear and comprehensive and are an effective advocate.'
'Matthew is a strong advocate who puts his client's case firmly. He has excellent cross-examination skills demonstrating his thorough preparation, grasp of the papers and ability to identify the key issues. He is an impressive advocate.'
'Alison is approachable and knowledgeable. She prepares well, has a detailed grasp of the papers and provides helpful advice. She is an excellent advocate - setting out the case clearly and effectively and remaining focused throughout.'
'Michael is a sound advocate. He is compassionate towards clients in difficult situations which put the client at ease during complex fact-finding hearings.'
'Daniel can quickly analyse material and find practical and realistic ways forward to suit his client’s needs. He provides clear, user-friendly advice supported by considered authoritative guidance. He is an extremely formidable and effective advocate and meticulous in his preparation and presentation.'
‘Alice is quick on her feet, clear, concise and fights her client’s corner. She is hard to rattle.’
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.
'Sam can get to grips with a case quickly and provide constructive advice delivered in a way the client fully understands. He is always well-prepared and has impressive advocacy skills. He will go the extra mile to try and get the best outcome for a client wherever possible.'
'Anogika is approachable, knowledgeable and conveys advice with a confidence that helps put clients at ease.'
'Samuel gives clear, robust advice in a way which is sensitive. He always makes sure that the clients understand their role and the strengths and weaknesses of their cases.'
'Natasha has a razor-sharp intellect. She is a formidable opponent yet approaches her cases with charm, compassion and great care.'
'Nicole is an awesome junior advocate. She is always well-prepared and thorough in her approach. She always puts clients at ease and is also unafraid to tackle difficult issues head which she does with enormous tact and skill.'