Property and construction
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.
![John Clargo](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/9407_1115108.jpg)
Gatehouse Chambers
'John has excellent advocacy skills. He reads the judge well and knows which points to make. He is very good and calm with clients.'
![Charles Irvine](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/9547_1253053.jpg)
Chambers of David Berkley KC
‘Charles’s firm commandment of a court room in pursuit of a faultless strategy is a sight to behold, much to the elation of clients. He is affable with clients, reassuring with solicitors and most importantly, an outstanding representative for the party he fights for.’
![Charlotte John](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/9407_1172637.jpg)
Gatehouse Chambers
'Charlotte is second to none when it comes to getting to the detail of the matter. She is methodical and precise and drafts the most complex documents with grace. She is calm, collected and calculated on her feet.'
![Rowan Morton](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/9393_1260748.jpg)
Chambers of George Coates
'Rowan is second to none on TOLATA cases. She is very knowledgeable about the complexities of construction disputes and is always on hand to help with tactical and procedural decisions. She is a robust advocate and can deal with changes.'
![Simon Sinnatt](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/09/Simon-Sinnatt-1COR-e1663330276874.png)
1 Crown Office Row A1
'Simon has first-rate client care skills and is highly approachable for instructing solicitors. He is particularly strong in boundary disputes.'
![Rachel Baker](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/09/Rachel-Baker-1COR-e1663329772422.png)
1 Crown Office Row A1
'Rachel is clear and concise. She always ensures that she understands the client's needs from the outset. She is very efficient and forthright whilst fully aware of the commercial and financial realities of the corresponding matter.'
![Joshua Dubin](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/9205_1233381.jpg)
Chambers of David Berkley KC
'Joshua has excellent communication skills and ensures the solicitor is involved in the process.'
![Kate Richmond](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/09/Kate-Richmond-131217-768x400-1-e1663343123456.png)
![Michael Walker](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/09/Michael-Walker-latest-e1663329226273.png)
1 Crown Office Row A1
‘Michael is incredibly user-friendly and empathetic to the client’s needs. He is very approachable and explains complex issues in a simple way. He also assists with strategy and options to achieve the best possible outcome for clients in often very difficult circumstances.’
![Louise Worton](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2023/07/9205_1249987.jpg)
Chambers of David Berkley KC
'Louise gives clear, robust and practical advice. She is a tenacious advocate.'
![Stuart Wright](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/09/Stuart-Wright-1COR-e1663330389221.png)
1 Crown Office Row A1
'Stuart is very thorough and pays acute attention to detail. He is a team player and will go the extra mile for his solicitor-client and their clients. He takes a pragmatic approach with his advice to help the client make choices having regard to both the legal position and commercial considerations.'
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.
![Matthew Withers](/cdn-cgi/image/width=256/https://www.legal500.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/13/2020/09/Matthew-Withers-latest-e1663329124966.png)
1 Crown Office Row A1
‘Matthew is highly skilled in making complex TOLATA matters sound straightforward to clients. He immediately puts clients at ease and is always willing to go above and beyond when queries arise between instructions.’